Though many of us turn to trusty cotton buds to give our ears a clean, they can actually cause more harm than good. Ears are clever and intuitive in that they clean themselves.
Despite this, many people still reach for a cotton bud to give them a deeper clean, whether our ears need it or not. Cotton buds and swabs are a traditional tool used to clean inside the ear but they should only ever be used outside the ears. This is because they can cause a number of ear related issues, including infections and, in some cases, injury.
The budget-friendly tool actually pushes wax deeper into the ear canal which leads to build up and sometimes, they can even cause a ruptured eardrum. It's best to use them to only clean the outside of your ears to stay safe, reports The Mirror.
