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5. Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a moist atmos-
phere such as a steam bath or sauna.
6. If your instrument does get wet, or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, it
should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open.
It is also a good idea to put the instrument and battery in a sealed container together with
a drying agent (desiccator) overnight. Do not use the instrument until it is completely dry.
Consult your hearing care professional as to which drying agent to use.
7. Remove your hearing instrument when applying such things as cosmetics, perfume, after-
shave, hair spray, and suntan lotion. These might get into the instrument and cause damage.
daily maintenance
It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a daily basis, clean the hearing
instruments using a soft cloth or tissue. Remove any wax or debris from hearing instruments
using a brush and/or a wire loop. In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspi-
ration, the use of a drying kit is recommended. Some drying kits are electric, and in addition to
thoroughly drying out hearing instruments, they may help sanitize.
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