Use a few drops of mineral oil
Use a few drops of baby oil
Use a few drops of glycerin
Use a few drops of hydrogen peroxide solution made for earwax
Use a few drops of saline solution
Use warm water to gently rinse the ear after softening
Use over-the-counter earwax softening drops
Keep the ear dry after treatment
Avoid using cotton swabs or other objects in the ear
See a healthcare professional if you have ear pain, drainage, hearing loss, or a perforated eardrum