Fill a small cup with hot tap water. Place the dropper with oil inside the cup for 1-2 minutes. Test a drop on your inner wrist —it should feel neutral, not warm or hot. Cold oil causes severe vertigo (caloric reflex). Hot oil burns the ear canal.
: Use a clean glass dropper (pipette) to draw up a small amount of oil. how to clean your ears with olive oil
: Never use "ear candles" or cotton swabs in conjunction with oil. These can cause serious injury or push the softened wax against the eardrum. 💡 Key Takeaway Fill a small cup with hot tap water