An curved arrow pointing right. Most people don't use Q-tips properly and wind up putting them inside their ears to feel "clean." Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Many people think Q-tips help keep ears clean, but that isn't the case. NYU otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Follow BI ...

boytaro Thongbun / 500px via Getty Images So what’s the best way to clean our ears? And is using a cotton swab (or Q-Tip, the name brand that has become synonymous with the soft, fuzzy little ...

The cotton swab, better known as the Q-tip, is the most common device ... but that doesn't mean they're safe for your ears. Those with diabetes or who rely on blood thinners should be especially ...

Cotton swabs are probably the first thing you use to clean your ears However a doctor advises against it as it can cause ear damage and increase infection risk ...

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.

So what’s the best way to clean our ears? And is using a cotton swab (or Q-Tip, the name brand that has become synonymous with the soft, fuzzy little tool) really as problematic as we’ve been told?