Daily Care of Your Hearing Aids is Very Important

Summer is here! Maintaining your hearing aids by daily care is important, especially in the summer months.  Warm weather brings increased heat and humidity. It’s not surprising that moisture can create problems for hearing aids.  With some extra TLC you can keep your hearing aids working well throughout the summer.

Here are a few tips to keep your hearing aids working well:

• Exposure to water, humidity and perspiration can harm your hearing aids.  Remember to take them out for the shower, pool or beach.

• At night open the battery compartment. This will increase the battery life and also allow the hearing aids to dry if they have picked up some moisture during the day.

• Store the batteries in a cool dry place. Batteries are affected by temperature extremes, so avoid the glove compartment in hot weather.

• Consider using a Dri-Aid kit or electric hearing aid drying box. 

• When applying sunscreen avoid clogging the openings on the hearing aids.

• If your hearing aids have “filters” change them on a regular basis.

• Be diligent about routine maintenance. When you remove the hearing aids at night, wipe them with a dry soft cloth.  

A little extra mindful care will assure you enjoy your hearing aids and the wonderful sounds of summer all season long.

Hearing aids require special care so that they function properly. Your audiologist can show you how to care for and check them regularly.