Once the oil is at a safe temperature, follow this protocol:

Place the container in a bowl of for about 2–3 minutes.

Heating olive oil for ears is primarily done to make earwax softening more comfortable, as cold oil can cause dizziness. The goal is to reach (roughly 98.6°F or 37°C), as excessively hot oil can cause severe burns to the delicate ear canal or damage the eardrum. Recommended Heating Methods