Your Amplifon Audiologist will have shown you how to clean your hearing aids that goes behing your ear (BTE) - if you need a refresher, though, here's our guide as a reminder for your cleaning routine.
Wipe down the surface of your dome and thin wire thoroughly with Ampliclear cleaning wipes or with the Ampliclear cleaning spray and cloth provided, to remove any dirt or dry wax.
Clean all dirt collected in the sound outlet at the end of your dome using the brush provided.
If there appears to be any moisture on your hearing aid, place it into an Ampliclear dry cup or an airing cupboard overnight.
Check the whole surface of your hearing aid and give it a thorough clean with ampliclear cleaning wipes. Pay particular attention to the microphones on the hearing aid. There are two openings on the back of your aid, usually above your program button. Give these microphone holes a gentle clean with a brush to remove any build up of dirt or dust.
Carefully inspect your domes for deterioration such as tears, hardening, or severe discolouring. If you notice any issues, contact your local Amplifon hearing centre to arrange a 5-star service check, during which your Hearing Aid Audiologist will replace the domes.
Inspect your thin tubes for splits, kinks, hardening, or severe discolouring. If there are any problems, contact your local Amplifon hearing centre for a 5-star service check, where your Hearing Aid Audiologist will replace the tubes.
If your hearing aid has microphone protectors, they should be replaced at least once every six months as instructed by your Hearing Aid Audiologist.
Wipe down the surface of your mould with Ampliclear cleaning wipes or with the Ampliclear cleaning spray and cloth to remove any dirt or dry wax.
Remove any dirt from the sound outlet using the brush provided. The other end of the brush can help loosen stuck wax.
If your hearing aid has a small vent hole under the sound outlet, clean it using Ampliclear airspray or the brush provided.
If you notice moisture on your hearing aid, place it in an Ampliclear dry cup or an airing cupboard overnight.
Check the tubing for moisture droplets. If present, detach the tubing and use an Ampliclear airball to remove moisture before reattaching it.
Book an appointment and come and visit us at one of our Amplifon centers, our hearing care professionals will be ready to answer any of your curiosities about the world of hearing and to show you how to clean your hearing aids.
Remove the tubing from your hearing aid where the two meet. Hold the hook and the tubing and gently pull them apart.
Use Ampliclear airspray to blow air through the detached tubing to remove any wax trapped inside.
Alternatively, wash the mould and tubing in warm soapy water. Do not put the hearing aid near water. Rinse thoroughly and allow everything to dry completely before reattaching.
It is always important to check our hearing and not to underestimate the first signals our body gives us. This is why we invite you to visit the amplifon centre near you so that you can talk to specialists and undergo the various tests.
Tubing can deteriorate over time and affect sound quality. It should be replaced every six to twelve months. If it becomes hard, discoloured, or the sound drops noticeably, contact your local Amplifon hearing centre for a 5-star service check.
If your hearing aid has microphone protectors, they should be replaced at least every six months, as advised by your Hearing Aid Audiologist.
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