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Testing if H202 Dissolves Ear Wax

Matt (New Richland, MN) on 03/09/2009

I just tried the experiment you suggested regarding the dissolving of ear wax using hydrogen peroxide. I took a q-tip which I had used to clean wax out of my ears (it had a fair amount of wax on it). I filled a small glass with about two or three teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide and put the q-tip in the glass. Twenty minutes later the wax was still there, with no sign of dissolving at all. Needless to say, I'm not convinced this solution works.

EC: Sorry it didn't work for you -- the experiment works for us every time!

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Replied by Janice from Coloma, Mi on 03/11/2009

I used to work in a large hearing aid place and the only thing the audiologists would have people clean their ears out was with Hydrogen Peroxide. Ten minutes in each ear or put in at bedtime with a cottonball so that it won't get on your pillow and NEVER clean your ears out with a q-tip. It only pushes the wax in further.

Replied by Elle from DC, USA on 05/31/2009

if h202 has been left uncovered, or exposed to heat, light etc. it will loose potency. you may need to get a fresh bottle to ensure that it is effective. if it does not fizz, it is most likely useless.

Replied by GENA from California on 12/17/2025

I don't believe the H2O2 is supposed to dilute the wax, rather, I believe when it starts to bubble/fizz, it is loosening it from the ear canal, and that's why the irrigation flush is recommended.