Many people use Q-Tips brand cotton swabs as tool to remove excess ear wax from inside the ear canal, but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose.

Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ...

Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip anywhere except for the outermost parts of your ear can be a big detriment to your health. William H. Shapiro, an audiologist and ...

We all develop earwax from time-to-time ... Thanks to their long, narrow shape, Q-tips are better for pushing earwax into your ear than pulling it out. When you attempt to use one to clean your ...