How can You Protect Your Hearing Aids from Heat, Humidity and Water?

Even though summertime is coming to an end, the heat and humidity continue to linger in the air. Here are some tips on how to keep your hearing aids safe under these conditions.

7 Steps to take Care of Your Hearing Aids in the Heat

Any plans that you have can potentially endanger the quality of your hearing aids. These risks can be avoided by taking some practical safety measures.

1. Use a storage case for your hearing aids. A proper case can help you remember where your hearing aids are if you need to remove them. They can be protected from outdoor elements. 
2. Do not leave your hearing aids exposed in the sun. They should be removed prior to getting in the water. Keep them in your home, or a storage case if possible. 
3. Do not leave your hearing aids in your car. The inside of your automobile can reach up to 116 degrees when left in 95-degree weather. This amount of heat can cause your hearing aid devices to malfunction.   
4. Clean your hearing aids with a dry cloth or cleaning brush/loop. Your ears can accumulate sweat. As a result, your hearing aids will also absorb your body sweat. Be sure to wipe off and clean your hearing aids as best as you can. 
5. Dry off your ears after taking a dip in a body of water or a pool. After your swim, check your ears to make sure they are dry and use an alcohol solution to remove any remaining water.  
6. Use a dehumidifier. If there’s heat and humidity in the air, it might not be helpful to air-dry your hearing aids overnight. A dehumidifier can help to remove moisture in your hearing aids. Simply place your hearing devices in the humidifier before going to sleep, and leave them in there overnight.   
7. If necessary, you can get a professional deep cleaning done by one of our staff members at Pure Sound Hearing. If you were in any environment that had sand or water, bring your hearing aids to us. A professional inspection and cleaning is always helpful. If there is sand or damage done from water, we’ll know how to repair them.

Hearing Aids that are Water-resistant vs. Waterproof

A waterproof hearing aid does not exist, but hearing aids can be water-resistant. Water-resistant hearing aids can protect the device from water damage and are more durable against this element. This is not a pass to dip your hearing aids into water. 

If you shower with your hearing aids on, they should still work. If you go swimming, that can cause some significant damage. The water-repellent coating of the device, along with the lithium-ion batteries, are what make hearing aids last longer. This does not mean that the devices are indestructible. A full plunge into water can seriously damage the devices.

Which Hearing Aids can Withstand Heat, Humidity and Water?

If you have hearing loss, or need to get new hearing aids, you might want to try some water-resistant options. Signia hearing aids have some of these choices available. Most of them have the IP68 proof of standard for resisting dust and water. All Signia hearing aids feature a hydrophobic coating, which resists dirt and water from penetrating through the hearing aids. This does NOT put an end to all water damage, but it can protect the devices against dirt and sweat. It does feature protective filters that go over the microphones and receivers, so as long as you take proper care of your hearing aids, they will last a long time. 

If you, or a loved one are looking for new hearing aids, please contact us at Pure Sound Hearing for a free hearing test and consultation. 

Please be aware that Pure Sound services will only be available by appointment and for essential visits at this time. Essential visits include all appointments that require new hearing aid fittings, repairs and re-fittings. We ask that you please wait in your car, while wearing your mask, and place your hearing aids in a clean zip lock bag.  We will come to your car to get them. If you are having any issues with your hearing aids, or an assistive listening device, please contact us before visiting one of our office locations. 

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