Hearing Aid Care Tips

Hearing aids are very intricate, high precision electronic units. They have been carefully designed to withstand years of wear, under the varying conditions in which you will find yourself each day. However, hearing aids may be damaged if exposed to extreme conditions, severe blows, or general neglect.

1. Do not drop your hearing aids.
Hearing aids can be damaged if they undergo an extreme blow. We recommend that hearing aids are held over a soft surface during cleaning, battery change etc. That way they are less likely to be damaged by the fall if dropped.

2. Do not leave the battery accessible to children.
Care must be taken so that hearing aid batteries are not accessible to young children who may place them in their mouths. Keep batteries out of children’s reach and discard used batteries carefully. Do not change batteries in front of children or let them see where you keep your supply. Tamper resistant battery drawers are available to help keep batteries securely inside the hearing aid. In case of ingestion, contact your physician.

3. Call Swift Hearing Centers if your hearing aids sound different.
Our staff can listen to the hearing aid, through a Listening Set or other protective listening tube, to evaluate whether service or adjustments are necessary.

4. Keep your hearing aids away from dogs.
Many dogs will chew on a hearing aid if given the opportunity. Hearing aids should not be left where a dog can reach them.

5. Do not use a hair dryer or hairspray while wearing hearing aids.
The extremely high temperature of a hair dryer and the chemicals in hairsprays can damage hearing aids. Hearing aids should be removed before using these things.

6. Do not get your hearing aids wet.
The hearing aids should never be exposed to water. They should be removed before bathing, playing in heavy rainfall, or swimming. Also, water or fluids of any kind should not be used to clean the hearing aids. Water can be used to clean the earmoulds when they are disconnected from the hearing aids.

7. Only clean with a clean, dry cloth.
The hearing aid should be wiped with a clean, dry cloth after daily use. Do not use fluids of any kind to clean the hearing aid. Water can be used to clean the ear molds when they are disconnected from the hearing aids.

8. Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme heat.
Certain materials inside of hearing aids can be affected by extreme heat. To protect from such high temperatures, hearing aids should not be left in direct sunlight on, for example, a windowsill or a car window shelf.

9. Do not try to take hearing aids apart.
Despite natural curiosity, you should never attempt to "fix" your hearing aids. If there are problems with a hearing aid, return it to Swift Hearing Centers for qualified service.

10. Keep your hearing aids in a safe place when not in use.
When not in use, hearing aids should be placed in their storage case and kept in a dry place at room temperature.
 

Tips provided by: Widex & Siemens hearing instruments inc.