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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.
Note
: Earmould tubing may become stiff, brittle, or discoloured over time. Con-
tact your hearing care professional regarding tube changes.
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Cleaning thin tubes and domes
1. Remove thin tubes from hearing instruments before cleaning by un-
screwing 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.
Note
: Thin tube and dome systems should be changed every three months
or sooner, should the components become stiff or brittle.