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How to clean those super cheap foam earplugs? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 months ago by lyth@sh.itjust.works to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I'm down to my last clean pair and I'd love to not have to buy a ton more of these down the line. They're essential for any time I end up at a music-centric event, or really most events that include music. I'll be scrolling through the earplug recommendations in this community too

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[-] SpicyTaint@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Sounds like those single use earplugs. ~~I'd just try a dry or damp paper towel~~. Spending more effort or money than that to clean them would probably warrant getting better, reusable earplugs; as mentioned in other comments.

Edit: Maybe don't clean them when they aren't designed to be used more than once. Ear infections are really horrible.

[-] cyberfae@piefed.social 2 points 4 months ago

I wouldn't do this, it can cause ear infections

[-] SpicyTaint@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

That's a very good point. I have corrected my previous comment.

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