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Cleaning earmoulds
1 Remove the earmould and attached tubing
from the hearing instruments prior to cleaning.
2 Clean the earmould using a mild soap, and
rinse with lukewarm water.
3 After cleaning, dry earmoulds thoroughly and
remove any residual water and debris from the
tubing utilising an air bulb and wire loop.
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Earmould tubing may become stiff, brittle, or
discoloured over time. Contact your hearing care
professional regarding tube changes.
Cleaning thin tubes and domes
1 Remove thin tubes from hearing instruments
before cleaning by unscrewing them
counter clockwise.
2 Wipe down thin tubes and domes with a
damp cloth.
3 In order to clear the thin tube of moisture and
debris, push the black cleaning rod through the
thin tube, beginning at the end opposite the dome.
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Thin tube and dome systems should be
changed every three months or sooner, should the components
become stiff or brittle.
