I have a VERY noisy upstairs neighbor and I have to wear earplugs nightly to even think about getting sleep. I'd like to reuse the earplugs instead of having to buy new ones so often. These are the spongy, foam kind that you can buy in the hunter's section for ear protection while shooting ammo. I'm wondering if regular soap and water would work, or perhaps rubbing alcohol, or should I just continue to buy new ones? Any advice appreciated. Many thanks in advance!
2006-12-31 04:04:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I know that you want to use these over and over but they really aren't made for wash and wear. This is your hearing we are talking about, don't mess with it too much.
I have washed these type of earplugs in the washing machine by mistake and they come out clean.
But you should buy some of the rubber ones that are reusable and washable (some hand soap and water). They will block out the noise also
2006-12-31 05:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by smartygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a VERY noisy upstairs neighbor and I have to wear earplugs nightly to even think about getting sleep. I'd like to reuse the earplugs instead of having to buy new ones so often. These are the spongy, foam kind that you can buy in the hunter's section for ear protection while...
2015-08-06 17:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Clean Ear Plugs
2016-09-30 00:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do the instructions say? If no information is available, use a little liquid dish soap with tepid water. Rinse.
2016-03-19 05:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop buying foam
look for the rubber ones next time you go to the store
find the right size they are usually color coded
they can be washed easily
talk your neighbor into buying them for you
2006-12-31 04:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by dave t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in a pocket of some of your clothes, and wash them in the machine, or a small cloth pouch, just don't use fabric softner, it might irritate your ear canals.
2006-12-31 04:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by GUIDO38676 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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they are cheap enough to just get new ones instead of cleaning them
2016-03-29 02:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Soap and water works good just rinse real good and let dry
2006-12-31 04:08:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot soapy water and let them dry plus you can wipe the plugs down with alcohol.
2006-12-31 04:40:26 · answer #9 · answered by southern_bellechick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are cheap buy more this is how designed.
2006-12-31 04:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋