It is not recommended to wash earplugs with water, so as not to affect their use effect and may also induce ear infections. In addition, wearing earplugs frequently may affect ear health, so you should try to avoid wearing earplugs frequently.
Earplugs are a kind of noise reduction item used in the ear. They are usually sponge-like and have good resilience, which can reduce the stimulation of external noise to the ear. In daily life, it is not recommended to use clean water to wash earplugs. Because the sponge texture has poor waterproofness, it may affect its rebound ability after being exposed to water, resulting in poor sound insulation effect and hardening of the earplugs, which will shorten the service life.
In addition, if the water in the earplugs is not squeezed out and flows into the ear canal, it may also induce ear infections. If the earplugs are found to be dirty, it is recommended to wipe the surface with alcohol or clean water.
Although earplugs can reduce noise, it is not recommended to wear earplugs frequently in daily life. Because earplugs are foreign objects, long-term compression of the ear canal may cause local skin irritation, easy to break or induce inflammation. In addition, long-term wearing of earplugs may also lead to poor ventilation and drainage in the ear canal, and may cause diseases such as eczema and suppurative otitis media, thus endangering ear health.
It is recommended to keep the surrounding environment quiet during daily rest. If the environment is noisy, the noise can also be reduced by installing thickened glass and sound insulation boards. If ear discomfort occurs after wearing earplugs for a long time, it is recommended to go to the ENT department of the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.