{"id":14025,"date":"2020-02-06T10:32:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T05:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/?p=14025"},"modified":"2025-06-13T05:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T05:05:44","slug":"home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Home Remedies For Ear Wax Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Does your ear cause discomfort? Do you feel waxy, sticky kind of substance in your ears bothering you, and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/category\/patient-corner\/\">making you feel dizzy<\/a><\/span>? Well! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Then you may have excessive ear wax production in your ears which is secreted from the cerumen glands present in the outer regions of the ear canal. Cerumen along with the combination of keratin present in the dead skin cells, sweat, and the skin oil or sebum is known to form the earwax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Impacted cerumen may sometimes improve on its own. But in most cases, you must consult a doctor even before trying home remedies. However certain home remedies may also help remove excess ear wax effectively. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">But techniques performed at home like <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/is-ear-candling-or-earbuds-safe-for-ear-wax-removal\/\">using a cotton swab or ear candling<\/a><\/span> is not a recommended technique. Home remedies performed to remove the excessive ear wax may sometimes push the cerumen even more inside the ear canal leading to blockage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are two types of earwax:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Wet and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Dry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/ear-wax-indicate-your-health\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">type of earwax<\/span><\/a> is determined by its inheritance. Wet wax in the ear is usually in the people of Western Europe with 50% fat in it. Whereas, dry wax (20% of ear wax) is common\u00a0among Asian people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5e5d1b55e4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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>Functions of Ear Wax<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Ear_wax_occurs_naturally_in_the_ear_and_serves_a_variety_of_functions\" >Ear wax occurs naturally in the ear and serves a variety of functions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#What_causes_an_Excessive_Buildup_of_earwax\" >What causes an Excessive Buildup of earwax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#15_Home_remedies_for_removal_of_wax_from_ears\" >15 Home remedies for removal of wax from ears:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Oil\" >Oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Baking_Soda\" >Baking Soda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Warm_Water\" >Warm Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Glycerine\" >Glycerine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Alcohol\" >Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Coconut_Oil\" >Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Almond_oil\" >Almond oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Paraffin\" >Paraffin\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Apply_moisturizing_lotion\" >Apply moisturizing lotion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Omega_3_-Fatty_Acids\" >Omega 3 -Fatty Acids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Garlic_Oil\" >Garlic Oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Olive_oil\" >Olive oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Apple_Cider_Vinegar\" >Apple Cider Vinegar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#Mullein_Oil\" >Mullein Oil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-wax-removal-pc0113\/#When_to_see_a_doctor\" >When to see a doctor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-care_home_remedies_to_pull_out_that_excessive_ear_wax_from_ears\"><\/span><b>Self-care home remedies to pull out that excessive ear wax from ears<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Self-care home remedies can be an effective treatment in those people who don&#8217;t have<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/category\/ent\/\">a swimmer&#8217;s ear<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">or a tube in their eardrum. There are 3 important steps which may help you to get rid of that excess earwax that&#8217;s blocking your ear canal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Making hard ear wax soft &#8211;<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear wax can be made soft by instilling a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil,\u00a0 glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Flush out excessive ear wax &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear wax absorbs the oil and becomes soft. After this, the next step involves irrigating your ear with warm water. Use a rubber bulb syringe to gently squirt warm water into your ear canal. Tilt your head to the side to let the water drain out.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Dry your ear canal- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swab the excessive water out of the ear with the help of cotton or towel.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You can carry out these steps a few times a week in order to remove that excess wax from the ears.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_Ear_Wax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Functions of Ear Wax<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ear_wax_occurs_naturally_in_the_ear_and_serves_a_variety_of_functions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Ear wax occurs naturally in the ear and serves a variety of functions.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The function of ear wax is to provide a protective coating directly over the skin inside the ear canal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Ear wax helps in keeping the ears of an individual in a healthy condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear wax also possesses\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antifungal and antibacterial nature and protects the ears from catching an infection.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cerumen or ear wax acts as a water-resistant agent and thus protects the delicate skin of the ear canal from the environmental dirt and infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The external ear canal is under the process to clean itself from time to time by using a natural process. Ears are self-cleaning in nature\u2013 the ear wax in the ears is known to make its move in the ear canal during chewing or talking and thus cleans the debris inside the ear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_an_Excessive_Buildup_of_earwax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What causes an Excessive Buildup of earwax?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most people tend to produce an excess of ear wax naturally that may cause temporary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/disease\/hearing-problem\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">loss of hearing<\/span><\/a> due to blockage in the ear canal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Some of the factors which can enhance the risk of building up of too much earwax include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Individuals having narrow or very hairy ear canals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Accumulation of earwax for a prolonged period may dry the ear wax with an increase in age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Growths of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bones in the outer part of the ear canal\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Using cotton swabs, earplugs or hearing aids may push the earwax further into the ear causing blocked ear canal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/category\/ear\/\">Why do infection cause discharge in the Ear?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Home_remedies_for_removal_of_wax_from_ears\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>15 Home remedies for removal of wax from ears:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Excessive buildup of wax in your ear canal may cause discomfort and impair your hearing. Usually, it becomes harder to remove the hard or dry wax from your ears. However, softer ear wax can be cleaned easily. So, home remedies for removal of ear wax focus on making your hard ear wax soft so that it can be removed easily. Some of the ear wax removal home remedies are below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Oil<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Oil can soften your ear wax. Use an eyedropper and instill a few drops of baby oil, coconut oil, mineral oil, or<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/hydrogen-peroxide-for-ears-pc0135\/\">hydrogen peroxide into your ear canal<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Wait for 1- 2 hours and then flush it with warm water to experience a lighter and a wax limited ear. Oil helps the ear wax to ooze out of the ear canal in small concentrations by making it softer.\u00a0 (<\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">Also Read:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/7-oils-to-treat-ear-pain-pc0135\/\">7 Oils That Can Treat Ear Pain<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> )<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baking_Soda\"><\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">Baking Soda<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Baking soda dissolved in a few drops of water and instilled into the ear with the help of a dropper can help flush out the excessive ear wax from your ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Water\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Warm Water<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Irrigating your ear with warm water may dislodge the ear wax from your ear canal. Squirt a few ml of warm water into your ear with the help of a rubber bulb and allow the water to run on a towel or basin to notice some parts of excessive ear wax on your towel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glycerine\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Glycerine<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Glycerin helps lubricate the ear wax and make it soft. You can use it to dissolve the impacting earwax without causing any harm to the ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Alcohol<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A mixture of alcohol and vinegar instilled into the ear can easily remove the earwax from your ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coconut_Oil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Coconut Oil<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coconut oil that constitutes medium-chain fatty acids is similar to sebum, which may help get rid of excessive<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/coconut-oil-for-ear-pc0113\/\">earwax by absorbing the coconut oil<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Almond_oil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Almond oil<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Almond Oil is another lubricant that helps in the softening of the wax and assists in the elimination of earwax easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Saline water<br \/>\n<\/strong>Saline water is an effective remedy for ear wax removal which functions like<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/ear-drops-for-ear-pain-pc0135\/\">medicating ear drops<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and doctors prescribe it commonly. Make a 9% NaCl solution by dissolving 9 grams of salt in water and instilling a few drops of this water into your ears. You can also buy this solution from the nearest pharmacist store.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paraffin\"><\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">Paraffin\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paraffin oil<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> can also be helpful in softening the earwax and its removal.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_moisturizing_lotion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Apply moisturizing lotion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To avoid the excessive buildup of wax in your ears, you can apply moisturizing lotion on the upper part of the visible areas of the ear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omega_3_-Fatty_Acids\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Omega 3 -Fatty Acids<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Foods that are <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/category\/wellness\/\">rich in omega 3- fatty acids<\/a><\/span> can also help treat excessive earwax buildup.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic_Oil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Garlic Oil<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Someone who has pain due to excessive <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pristyncare.com\/blog\/garlic-for-ear-pain-pc0113\/\">earwax buildup can use garlic oil<\/a><\/span>. Allicin, a compound found in garlic, can help fight off bacteria and treat an ear infection. Garlic-soaked oil can be used for <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">any type of ear infection<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Olive_oil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Olive oil<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To soften the hard wax, olive oil can be very useful. The oil acts on the hardened wax and makes it easy to remove. Virgin olive oil also possess strong antibacterial benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_Cider_Vinegar\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Apple Cider Vinegar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rich in antibacterial and antifungal properties, apple cider vinegar can kill harmful microbes inside the ear canal that are causing the infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mullein_Oil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mullein Oil<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, mullein oil can also be used to clean excessive earwax.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_see_a_doctor\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When to see a doctor<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Excessive earwax is a very common problem and almost every individual experiences at some point in their lifetime. 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