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 in the ear for a few minutes
Fill a bulb syringe with warm water
Gently tilt your head over a sink and slowly squirt the warm water into the ear
Let the water and wax drain out
Repeat if needed, but stop if you feel pain, dizziness, or worsening blockage
Dry the outer ear with a clean towel
Do not use cotton swabs, hairpins, or other objects inside the ear
Do not flush the ear if you have ear pain, drainage, a perforated eardrum, ear tubes, or a history of ear surgery
See a doctor if the wax does not come out, hearing is reduced, or symptoms persist