{"id":10273,"date":"2024-01-26T14:53:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T22:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=10273"},"modified":"2024-01-26T14:53:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T22:53:25","slug":"when-should-i-carry-a-hearing-aid-maintenance-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/when-should-i-carry-a-hearing-aid-maintenance-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Carry a Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing aids are a useful asset in improving one\u2019s personal life and daily communication. To keep them working optimally, they require periodic maintenance and cleaning. It\u2019s a good idea to have a prepared maintenance kit available to you in various settings to maintain proper care of your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s In a Maintenance Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hearing-aid-is-placed-behind-womans-ear-1280x810.jpg\" alt=\"Hearing aid is placed behind woman's ear \" class=\"wp-image-10276\" width=\"609\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hearing-aid-is-placed-behind-womans-ear-1280x810.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hearing-aid-is-placed-behind-womans-ear-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hearing-aid-is-placed-behind-womans-ear.jpg 1287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have a <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/\">hearing aid maintenance kit<\/a>, you should consider putting one together. Keeping all your tools in one place allows for easy access for any last-minute adjustments or cleaning your hearing aids need. You can also store them in a small case to make transporting the supplies easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider keeping the following items in your portable maintenance kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Portable charger or batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drying box, dehumidifiers or desiccants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wax guard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ventilation cleaner used to remove moisture and earwax from the vent on most models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning brush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the components in a hearing aid maintenance kit exist to keep your hearing aids clean. Failure to regularly clean your hearing aids could impact your health, as studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4048490\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids can alter ear canal flora<\/a>. This is why you may need to consider bringing your maintenance kit with you to more places than you originally thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider having your hearing aid maintenance kit handy for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Travelling: When traveling, keep all components for your hearing aids, including the maintenance kit, in your carry-on bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the gym: It\u2019s recommended to wear your hearing aids for most workouts. But this would require prompt cleaning afterward. Bring your maintenance kit to clean sweat or debris from your hearing aids after workouts at West Coast Strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the office: Hearing aids are essential for keeping you engaged at work. Having a maintenance kit in your desk or at the office can be handy for any last-minute adjustments to keep them working optimally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When going out to eat: Bringing the essentials with you in a small kit will allow you to stay connected in your conversations if you need to replace a battery or something else happens to your <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\">hearing aid.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To social gatherings and parties: The peace of mind of knowing you can clean or adjust your hearing aids can allow you to enjoy every moment at a get-together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>A good rule of thumb is you should have the components of your hearing aid maintenance kit available anywhere you may wear your hearing aid. This allows you to guarantee their best functionality and maintain their care. It may be a good idea to have additional kits to keep in your vehicle or at the office in the instances you may forget one. You can purchase kits through your hearing specialist or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about how hearing aids can improve your quality of life, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-enrich-thanksgiving-moments\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Enrich Thanksgiving Moments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/tips-for-holiday-travel-with-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/how-to-navigate-hearing-loss-induced-anxiety\/\" class=\"related-post\">How To Navigate Hearing Loss-Induced Anxiety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are a useful asset in improving one\u2019s personal life and daily communication. To keep them working optimally, they require periodic maintenance and cleaning. It\u2019s a good idea to have a prepared maintenance kit available to you in various settings to maintain proper care of your investment. What\u2019s In a Maintenance Kit? 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