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Hey!! i have heard from somewhere that we should not use earbuds to dewax our ears ,also earwax is good for our ears . Is it true? If yes,then how to keep our ears clean???
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Clean the outside of your ear with a damp cloth. If you choose to use cotton swabs, don't insert them into the ear canal. You can use earwax softener to soften earwax for easier removal.
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