Unblock Ears With Olive Oil ((install)) - How To

Use the oil once daily for up to 3–5 days. Softened wax often clears naturally during sleep or showering.

When used correctly, olive oil softens hardened earwax, allowing it to naturally work its way out. Here’s how to do it safely. how to unblock ears with olive oil

Stay on your side for 10–15 minutes. You may hear faint crackling or feel fullness—that’s normal as the oil works on the wax. Use the oil once daily for up to 3–5 days

Cold oil in your ear can cause dizziness. Place the olive oil bottle in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Test a drop on your inner wrist—it should feel neutral, not hot. Here’s how to do it safely

Using the dropper, place 2–3 drops of lukewarm olive oil into the ear. Do not overfill.

Lie on your side with the blocked ear facing up. Gently pull your outer ear up and back (for adults) to straighten the ear canal.

Sit up and tilt your head the opposite way, letting the oil and loosened wax drain onto a tissue. Wipe the outer ear only—never insert anything into the canal.