How Do You Clean Ears With Ear Cones?
An ear cone, or ear candle, is an alternative method of cleaning wax from the ear canal. It is not a reliable method in the medical community, though many people who use ear cones attest to their effectiveness. Ear coning is an activity that should be done with a knowledgeable assistant. Extreme caution should be taken because the process involves an open flame. Ear cones are made of cotton cloth coated in wax, often beeswax. Trim with scissors the tapered end of the ear cone so it fits comfortably in the outer ear canal. Throw the remaining tip away. Some ear cones will not require trimming if the tip is already wide enough. With aluminum foil, create a flat, sturdy surface roughly the size of a dinner plate. Turn up the edges to form a tray. Insert the ear cone through the center of the foil at a right angle so the cone is sticking up out of the tray. The person using the ear cone lays down on his side, ear toward the ceiling. The assistant places the tapered tip of the cone in the e
