Use a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or over-the-counter ear drops to soften the wax
Tilt your head and let the drops sit for a few minutes
Gently flush the ear with warm water using a bulb syringe if needed
Let the water drain out by tilting your head
Dry the outer ear with a clean towel
Use a warm, damp cloth to clean only the outside of the ear
Do not insert cotton swabs, fingers, hairpins, or other objects into the ear canal
Stop and seek medical care if you have ear pain, drainage, hearing loss, dizziness, or a history of ear surgery or a perforated eardrum
See a doctor if the wax is impacted or does not come out easily