Cleaning Hearing Aids: Fall Cleaning for Your Ears
October 7, 2025
The fall season is here, it’s time for apple cider donuts, pumpkin coffee, and fall cleaning! While you are decluttering the house and ridding the yard of fallen leaves, don’t forget your hearing aids! Yes! Your hearing aids need regular maintenance just like your furnace and other home appliances, to keep them performing at their best.
This fall, add a hearing aid cleaning to your seasonal checklist. A simple and quick hearing aid cleaning at Beltone helps protect your hearing aids from wax, dust and moisture so you can make sure you don’t miss a moment of the season.
Why Cleaning Hearing Aids Matters
Hearing aids are an everyday essential, helping you stay connected to the people and moments you love. But dirt, wax, and moisture can build up over time, leading to:
- Reduced sound quality
- Shorter battery life
- Uncomfortable fit
- Increased risk of ear irritation or infection
The good news? A little daily and seasonal care goes a long way toward protecting your hearing aids. Whether you wear behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), or custom hearing aids, proper care helps them perform their best, so you never miss the moments that matter.
Fall Cleaning Tips for Hearing Aids*
1. Wipe Them Down Daily
Use a soft, dry cloth to gently remove oils, sweat, and debris. Fall often brings wind and dry air, so wiping away dust or moisture keeps your devices clear and comfortable.
2. Check for Wax Build-Up
Earwax is natural, but it can clog microphones and receivers. Use the cleaning tool provided by your Beltone specialist to gently remove visible wax.
3. Keep Them Dry
Fall can mean rainy walks or damp air. Be sure to use a hearing aid drying kit or the PerfectClean to remove hidden moisture and prevent long-term damage.
4. Refresh Filters and Domes
Just like swapping air filters at home, your hearing aids need fresh parts too. Replacing wax guards, domes, or tubing ensures consistent performance.
5. Schedule a Professional Cleaning
Even with daily care, nothing beats a professional touch. At Beltone, we recommend a cleaning every 3–4 months. Fall is a great reminder to book yours before the holidays.
*Never try to put the brush bristles or the cleaning wire into the microphone inlets. This can damage your hearing aids. Do not use water to clean your receiver wires and domes or earmolds. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe your receivers and earmolds clean.
Beltone Makes It Easy
Whether you need help cleaning your devices, replacing parts, or checking your hearing, Beltone is here to support you. Our specialists can:
- Professionally clean and check your devices
- Answer questions about care at home
- Recommend the PerfectClean system for safe, at-home cleaning deep cleaning to help reduce breakdowns due to wax and moisture build up.
- Provide ongoing adjustments through our BelCare program
Reconnect with the Sounds of the Season
Fall is full of wonderful sounds — leaves crunching underfoot, laughter at football games, the crackle of a fire. Don’t let something as simple as dirty hearing aids keep you from enjoying them.
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