If you have small ear canals or dry earwax buildup, Farmer advises using a wax-softening agent such as mineral oil or ...

Instead, try these solutions that can be done in the comfort of your home ... to remove the melted wax. Baby oil Soak a cotton ball in baby oil and pour a few drops directly in to the ear.

While most people don’t need to clean inside their ears, there are some who will need wax removal, but this cleaning should not be attempted at home. Kesser is opposed to ear irrigation kits ...