28 29Protecting your hearing aids• Open the battery door when not in use.• Always remove your hearing aids whenusing hair care products. The hearing aidscan become clogged and cease to functionproperly.• Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath orshower or immerse them in water.• If your hearing aids do become wet, do notattempt to dry them in an oven or microwave.Do not adjust any controls. Open the batterydoors immediately, and allow your hearing aidsto dry naturally for 24 hours.• Protect your hearing aids from excessive heat(hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).• Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the wirewhen your hearing aids are placed in their case.• Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as a Dri-Aidkit, can help prevent corrosion and prolong thelife of your hearing aids.• Do not drop your hearing aids or knock themagainst hard surfaces.Cleaning your hearing aidsUse a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at theend of each day, and place it in its case withthe battery door open to allow moisture toevaporate.Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring yourhearing aids are free of ear wax is an importantstep in your daily cleaning and maintenanceroutine.Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids,earmolds or domes.Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.Sticking household items into your hearing aidsor earmolds can seriously damage them.Cleaning your earmolds and earpiecesClean the earmold and theoutside of the earhook with adamp cloth at the end of eachday. Avoid getting any water inand around the hearing aids.Do not use alcohol to clean your earmolds.