The obvious benefit is getting more life out of your gear. Replacing headphone ear pads can cost anywhere from $20 to over $100 depending on the model. If the damage spreads, you may be stuck ...

If you can see wax in the outer part of a child’s ear, you can wipe it away with a damp flannel or cotton wall ball, she noted. “Don’t use soap” and “never poke anything, including a cotton bud, down ...