"Should I put oil in my ears before I come for my visit?"
While this is not essential, it is always helpful to do this prior to your visit.
When should you do it?
At least 1-2 days prior to your visit is useful.
What oil is best?
- Use a cooking oil, such as olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, or rice bran oil.
- It's best not to use any oil with a fragrance (i.e. baby oil), as this can irritate sensitive skin in the ear canal.
How to put oil in your ear:
- Use a dropper (can be purchased at a chemist), or put a small amount of oil on a teaspoon.
- Lie on your side and place a large ball of cotton wool (not cotton buds) into the ear canal gently so as not to allow the oil to escape.
- Stay on your side for at least 2-3 minutes.
- It is not necessary to warm the oil.

Friendly Staff
“The staff at the Ear Hygiene Clinic at Ferrymead are so friendly and the modern equipment makes it so easy and comfortable to have my regular wax build up removed. When I think back to the old days, when doctors squirted, syringed and poked around, I marvel at the progress in this ear hygiene field.”
ACC Client since 2009