{"id":2284,"date":"2023-11-08T17:46:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/?p=2284"},"modified":"2023-11-08T17:46:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:46:54","slug":"how-and-why-to-keep-your-hearing-aids-dry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/how-and-why-to-keep-your-hearing-aids-dry\/","title":{"rendered":"How and Why To Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Minimizing moisture damage to your electronic devices, including hearing aids,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27869510\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improves function and longevity<\/a>. You may have wondered when it\u2019s appropriate to dry your hearing aids and how to do so properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you got rained on your last time in Memorial Park, you might consider some of these tactics to dry them out for their protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Dry My Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Woman-placed-hearing-aid.jpg\" alt=\"Woman placing hearing aid on her ear\" class=\"wp-image-2287\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:577px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Woman-placed-hearing-aid.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Woman-placed-hearing-aid-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keeping your <a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> dry is a core component of extending the life of your hearing aids. Consider drying your hearing aids in various scenarios; it\u2019s a good idea to keep them dry whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When to dry hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you exercised or became sweaty while wearing the hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re visiting or live in a humid area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you got caught in the rain or accidentally wore them in the shower<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Water itself isn\u2019t what will damage the hearing aids. The impurities in the water will eventually corrode parts of the hearing aids, leading to dysfunction or loss of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Dry My Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few effective ways to dry your hearing aids. The easiest way is to lay them out on a dry cloth or piece of paper within six feet of a fan. It\u2019s recommended to do this in a dry room, such as a bedroom, as opposed to the bathroom, to avoid additional exposure to humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other methods you can use to dry your hearing aids as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ways to dry your hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place them in a commercial desiccant (drying pellets) or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27869510\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uncooked white rice<\/a>&nbsp;when unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a hearing aid drying box. These boxes are the size of a jewelry box and are as simple to use as placing them inside and hitting start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing aid sleeves are also options for protecting your hearing aids during physical activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\">About 28.8 million U.S. adults<\/a>&nbsp;could <a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\">benefit from the use of hearing aids<\/a>. If you have questions about whether they are right for you or to schedule a hearing test, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Amarillo Hearing Clinic<\/span> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/winter-fun-with-hearing-aids-tips-for-icy-and-snowy-sports\/\" class=\"related-post\">Winter Fun With Hearing Aids: Tips for Icy and Snowy Sports<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/spotting-the-signs-of-hearing-loss-in-your-teen-a-parents-guide\/\" class=\"related-post\">Spotting the Signs of Hearing Loss in Your Teen: A Parent\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/understanding-elderspeak-and-how-to-avoid-it-with-respectful-communication\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Elderspeak and How To Avoid It With Respectful Communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minimizing moisture damage to your electronic devices, including hearing aids,&nbsp;improves function and longevity. 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