Do not use your fingers or any objects like cotton buds to remove earwax. This will push it in and make it worse.

Q-Grips are great for those who battle ear infections a few times a year and those who hate the pain and discomfort that they usually feel when cleaning their ears. This handy tool improves the hygiene of your ears and can help you avoid constant doctor’s appointments to get antibiotics.

Ear cleaners like the Q Grips, which are as easy to use as cotton swabs but, according to the suppliers, are much safer and more effective.

If you are seeking a safer alternative to Q-Tips, then Q Grips for ear wax might be the answer, but do Q Grips really work, or are they actually effective? In our experience Q Grips can remove some ear wax, but they won’t remove it all and they don’t give you a good view of the inside of your ear canal so you can’t see how much ear wax is in there or where it is at. How do q grips work? How do you use q grips? Qgrips safe? Mike Vaughn is a blogger from a bigger enthusiastic team which loves to review products based on personal research. As we’ve mentioned, earwax will not look the same for everyone. But generally speaking, it should range from yellow and orange to a light brown colour. If your earwax varies from this spectrum, read on to find out the possible causes.The q-twists on our Original Ear Cleaner make for a safer alternative to the use of cotton buds for ear wax removal at home. The spiral ear wax removal tool with q twists technology gently extracts the wax, while giving a massage- like experience. Watch the smart swab remover rid your ears of that pesky wax- like no other ear cleaner tool- and in a satisfying way. Ear Wax Cleaner Cleans your ears in a super smart way! Simply twist the handle and the soft, flexible tip with spiral grooves easily removes the earwax with no hassle. If there’s green earwax present in your ear it’s usually a sign of an infection, most probably a middle ear infection, especially if this green discharge is accompanied by an unpleasant smell.

Over about 2 weeks, lumps of earwax should fall out of your ear, especially at night when you're lying down. Due to its rubber-coated handle you can easily form a grip on it without having to worry about it sliding down from your hand. The Q-Grips tool comes with enough heads for every member of your family. How Can You Use the Q-Grips?One of the nice things about our ears is that they are self-cleaning. Our ears know when they need cleaning and can take steps to remove the excess buildup lodged in the canals. You naturally clean your ears every time that you chew or speak too. The simple motion of moving your jaw causes the ears to push out the wax. You cannot rely on your ears to remove all that wax though as there are signs that you should clean them, including: It removes wax and dirt completely from the entire ear canal. The rotating action of QGrips does not cause any damage to the sensitive parts of the ear. If you are searching for ear wax cleaning methods, you should first remember that earwax has antibacterial properties so it actually prevents dirt, dust and bacteria from entering your ears. Earwax naturally works its way out of your ear canals, where it dries and falls out, removing the dirt, dust, particles, and bacteria from your ears in the process..

Besides an ear cleaner like Q Grips, there are of course a few other alternatives for cleaning your ears at home. Some ear doctors recommend dissolving a teaspoon of salt in 100 millilitres of lukewarm water. According to the doctors, a small amount of this salt water can be dribbled into the ear - this is supposed to loosen the earwax. However, this method is only used recommended for adults. Another alternative to cotton buds are the so-called ear candles. As far as some negatives about Q Grips go, some users have complained that Q-Grips are not suitable for smaller ears. In our experience, the biggest con is that you still can’t see inside your ear canal with the Q Grip so you won’t know how much earwax you need to clean out or where it is located. ScopeAround digital otoscopesThe ear cleaner can be used time and time again for ear wax removal (unlike a cotton swab)- simply wash your smart swab tips or replace with one of the spare q twists provided for the spiral ear wax removal tool, when necessary.