Maintaining behind-the-ear hearing aids

Here you find advice on how to maintain and clean a behind-the-ear hearing aid.

With proper care, a hearing aid will give the user years of reliable service. Here are some things one can do to prolong the life of the hearing aid:

Clean the hearing aid daily with a soft, dry cloth. Never wash the hearing aid with water, cleaning solutions or other liquids.

When the hearing aid is not in use, it is a good idea to leave the battery drawer open, so as to ventilate the aid and allow it to dry.

It is important to keep the earmould clean.