Even though Q-Tips is a well-known ear "cleaning" brand, they potentially can do more harm than good. Here's a smart gadget ...

Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...

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Using cotton swabs is not a safe or effective method for cleaning your ears. You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q ...

If you’ve stuck a Q-tip (or other type of cotton swab) in your ear, it’s probably crossed your mind once or twice: How far can I go? It probably crossed your mind again if you’re a fan of HBO’s ...

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In the process of moving to a new state, I told my friends the first thing I bought when I got settled was a package of Q-Tips because I cannot stand the feeling of a wet inner-ear after I shower. One ...

After taking a shower, Abby Hoffman, 27, proceeded to try to clean her ears with a Q-tip, but that was when she discovered something unexpected—a whole trazodone pill lodged inside her ear. Hoffman, ...

You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q-tips aren't the safest method and can actually harm your ears. After all, ...