"It's done with a tiny vacuum that hoovers everything that's ... including infections or pressure in the ear. "Wax is composed of three things: dead skin, the oil that everyone secretes onto ...

Do-it-yourself ear wax vacuum kits are available over-the-counter. A study comparing these vacuums to syringing found that the ear vacs did not remove wax. When syringing, use body-temperature water.

Having done this, I also noticed my headphones sounded better too. Soak your ear tips: Once you’ve removed any wax or dust, let the silicone tips soak in soapy water for half an hour.