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Many of us reach for a cotton swab (commonly known as an earbud) to clean our ears, believing it's the best way to remove earwax. However, what appears to be a harmless habit can actually put your ...

Cotton buds have long been used as the go-to tool to clean out blocked and waxy ears, but these small plastic swabs have since been banned in the UK. Single-use plastic buds are not only bad for the ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? There's no getting around it: Sticking a Q-tip in your ear feels pretty damn ...

Earwax isn't pleasant but in most cases, a build-up of earwax will go away on its own. However, if earwax build-up is becoming an issue, there are some methods to try at home to help remove it.

Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a cotton swab. (Hi, yes, my hand is raised.) I've actually managed to get one stuck in my ear before. Ever since that moment, I've always ...