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3 Tips for caring for your hearing aids
According to the President’s Council for Science & Technology, the cost of hearing aids range from $1,500 to $3,500 per unit. That is a considerable investment to make. Making this kind of purchase, you will want your hearing aid to endure. Following some easy steps, you can ensure you look after your hearing aids for years to come. Before moving on to the tips, you may wish to read these top tips for wearing hearing aids first. The following tips will ensure you have the skills and know-how on how to take good care of your hearing aids.
Keeping them safe
Handling your hearing aids with care is key to ensuring they last and work when you need them, and for the duration, you need them to work. While hearing aids may be durable and stand up to a lot of wear and tear especially with everyday use, they can still be damaged if they are not handled with care especially when they are not in use.
Store your hearing aids in a safe and secure place, preferably in a box that protects them from debris and excess moisture. You will want to keep them free from extreme temperatures such as the heat from a radiator or the cold temperature of an unheated room in winter. A secure box that keeps out moisture is the best way of keeping them safe.
Turn your hearing aids off when they are not in use to save on the life of the battery and keep them in tip-top condition by getting any issues you find sorted immediately.
Sorting out any hearing aid repair will ensure you are not without your hearing aids for any length of time.
Keeping them dry
Keep your hearing aids away from possible damage from liquids. This means take them off when you are in the shower, swimming or in the bathtub.
Avoid spraying anything on your face or your hair when you have your hearing aids in such as shaving foam or hairspray.
Keeping them clean
Ensuring your clean your hearing aids on a regular basis will assist in keeping them working. Clean them once a week by removing any ear wax that has built up. Use a soft clean cloth to wipe them but never use any water or other cleaning products that could damage them. If you are using filters, then replace these on a monthly basis. Periodically take the batteries out and clean the contact points. Having your hearing aids cleaned professionally once a year will also help maintain their performance.
These are just some top tips to help you keep your hearing aids in good condition. Learning to take good care of them will ensure they operate at maximum efficiency. They will continue to work just as well as the day you purchased them. Remember though, if there is an issue with them to ensure they are checked out by a professional. If you look after your hearing aids, they will look after you for years to come.
