Learn the safe and easy way to get water out of your ear. Take note of important precautions to take to reduce the likelihood of an ear infection. This page shows you How to Get Water Out of Your Ear.
Tips
If you still feel any fluid in your ear after this procedure, simply repeat it in an hour.
Your ear should not be painful at any time. If it is, you may have an ear infection. Seek medical attention immediately!
How to Get Water Out of Your Ear
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Getting water out of the ear is demonstrated by two kids at a swimming pool. They use simply rubbing alcohol here, but adding household vinegar to the mix can adjust the acidity to reduce the likelihood of infection.
Introduction
Water may enter your ear when you are swimming or taking a bath. No matter how it gets in your ear, water in your ear can be very uncomfortable and concerning. If the ear is wet for too long, an ear infection may develop. Fortunately, it is easy to drain your ear with an ear drying solution, such as a mix of household vinegar and isopropyl alcohol.
The whole process takes less than 10 minutes and can be completed yourself with common household ingredients. Because it can be messy, it is best to drain your ear by a sink.
Step 1: Remove Excess Fluids From Ear
Use a washcloth to gently dry the outside of your ear, then use a cotton swab to remove as much liquid from the exterior part of your ear as possible.
Never swab deep into the ear canal, as this may damage the sensitive ear canal lining or pack earwax deeper, increasing the chances of getting an ear infection!
Step 2: Prepare & Use Ear Drying Solution
Mix one part household vinegar (acetic acid) and one part rubbing alcohol (95% isopropyl alcohol) in a clean container. You will need less than a tablespoon. Fill your ear canal with this solution using an eyedropper or directly from the container you prepared it.
If you have a perforated ear or ear tubes, do not drip anything in your ear. Instead, seek the advice of a doctor.
The alcohol may tingle or burn slightly, but it should not hurt. If your ear hurts, it may mean you have an ear infection or an abrasion.
Step 3: Drain Ear
Tilt your head so that your ear is facing the ground. Allow the force of gravity to remove most of the fluid in your ear. Wipe any excess fluids on your ear with a washcloth.
It's okay if there is some fluid in your ear. The rubbing alcohol in your ear will help evaporate the fluids and within minutes, your ear should be dry.
