How many times should the ear plugs be used before disposing of them?
447285
I can use one pair about five times. If they turn darker in color before then, or don't "spring back" after compressing, I would dispose of them also. It would also depend on your ears and the amount of wax.of wax you have.
447286
It depends on how waxy your ears get. I've noticed mine will last two weeks of daily wear before I have feel like replacing them. I always wash my hands before putting them in so I don't add any extra germs. Hope that helps!
447287
Use them until you see ear wax or until they are too soft to be moulded. And be sure to inspect them every time you put them in your ears.
447288
When they're fresh, you can squish them down to a very compact size, and they retain this shape long enough to get them inserted with time to spare. As they age, they snap back faster and faster, which makes it progressively more difficult to insert them before they've expanded too much. If I've tried to insert a pair twice without success, it's time to grab a fresh pair; assuming they didn't get funky before reaching that point. I did some figuring, and a pair lasts me an average of 4.5 days, but this figure doesn't take into consideration the number of times I've dropped one on the floor. I don't use the five-second rule with ear plugs. If it touches the floor, it's trash. When they're fresh, you can squish them down to a very compact size, and they retain this shape long enough to get them inserted with time to spare. As they age, they snap back faster and faster, which makes it progressively more difficult to insert them before they've expanded too much. If I've tried to insert a pair twice without success, it's time to grab a fresh pair; assuming they didn't get funky before reaching that point. I did some figuring, and a pair lasts me an average of 4.5 days, but this figure doesn't take into consideration the number of times I've dropped one on the floor.... » Read More When they're fresh, you can squish them down to a very compact size, and they retain this shape long enough to get them inserted with time to spare. As they age, they snap back faster and faster, which makes it progressively more difficult to insert them before they've expanded too much. If I've tried to insert a pair twice without success, it's time to grab a fresh pair; assuming they didn't get funky before reaching that point. I did some figuring, and a pair lasts me an average of 4.5 days, but this figure doesn't take into consideration the number of times I've dropped one on the floor. I don't use the five-second rule with ear plugs. If it touches the floor, it's trash. « Show Less
1969962
Agreed - hand wash and dry. I wouldn't use them frequently though, maybe just one more time.
1978886
My husband uses 5 drops nightly in the ear that is bothering him ( stopped up with wax) - for at least 3-5 days. We then wash his ear canal with an ear wax removal syringe found here on Amazon. Here's the link to that product. http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-400595-Rmvl/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_z . I hope this helps.
1061076
It says on the package (200 PR) which I take it for 200 Pairs, 200 bags of ear plugs, each containing 2 ear plugs. Noah I've been working in a factory with loud noises for a long time, and this is the best ear plugs that worked for me. If you squeeze them right and insert them into your ear tunnel and hold them down for few seconds, it works great. Just be careful when you need to take them out of your ears, follow the instructions in the manual, twist them and go slowly about it so you won't hurt your eardrum.
2272134
If you're careful with removal you can reuse them. I purchased a 50-pack of plugs as I'm always ruining them and their cheap.
599084
It's going to depend on your ears. Some times a pair will last me a week, some times 3-4 days. I think it depends on how much wax your ears produce, I would bet washing your ears out each night will help, but do it the right way and not with qtips!
381673
sorry, I can't remember but I don't think it's for that long. If kids use them they won't last long and even adults need to be careful and treat them kindly. If you buy the ears buy extra ear tips as after watching a movie our ears got sore.
1116733
Depends on conditions how well the safe seals and how often your in it, my guess would be 2 every six months. I use two in my toolboxes and change them every six months to a year depending on environmental conditions.
227201
I use mine about a week or a little longer, but I have zero problems with ear infections or much earwax. After I first insert them, I can feel & hear the foam expanding. When I notice that the foam isn't expanding as vigorously as it did at first, I know they're not going to block noise as well, and it's time to replace with a new pair. Oddly, to me, it seems like one plug in the pair usually fails first; I guess I'd have expected they would both go about the same time. I strongly agree with those who say don't wash them; that was an accident that did not go well.
210200
If you're diligent about cleaning your ears you can easily get two weeks worth of use out of a single pair. If you don't clean your ears out, then absolutely no more than a few (two or three) nights.
210199
Each pair has lasted me a little under two months. They 'slowly' loose effectiveness over time, and can get dirty from ear wax, etc., so it would be up to each individual to decide how long they last. But for me, about six or seven weeks before it's time to get the next pair. So that's about 1 & 1/2 years per package. I've been using earplugs since the early 1990's, and these are the best I've ever tried.
783348
I use one about every 2 weeks. If you keep them clean they last a long time
772072
200! Pairs! These are the best earplugs on the market (I've tried most of them!) They are the softest, but also happen to have outstanding sound blocking. They are the only ones I know of that 1. stay in, 2. can comfortably wear them for 8 hours, and 3. actually block sound. I love them!
810760
You should not have to remove that ear canal piece. I have two pair of over the ear type aids; one waterproof for sports and another that is not. I keep one pair in the dryer when not being used; both pair overnight. Plenty of room in the unit. I've used this unit for a couple of months now. I bought 3 desiccant bricks last week for under $10 on ebay; good for another six months.
439569
Few drops in each ear once a week and a small amount on a tissue or cotton ball for each ear to clean the outside of ear after 2 1/2 mts. Still have half a bottle left
1666825
They last a while, honestly. I think it's personal preference. The only thing to worry about is that because it's wax, it collects lint and stuff (so if you use it to sleep, that might be your main problem). But otherwise, you can change it as often as you change the regular foam ones. Since it doesn't go into your ear canal and just literally plugs the outside, it's pretty hygienic.
1891601
I'd say about 5 times...if you put them in the washing machine...they don't last long.