If the ear drops do not completely remove the earwax, a person may need to combine the treatment with the warm water and rubber syringe to flush or irrigate the ear.

How to safely remove earwax Earwax can be removed by applying peroxide-based ear drops, like Debrox, to soften the wax and then flushing out the ear with a saline solution a few days later.

Easier to use solo, chemical softeners are liquid drops that loosen and eventually remove earwax buildup, often with a flushing syringe's aid; though drops can be purchased independently.

Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in ear drops, and it can help to soften and dissolve buildups of earwax. Learn more about removing earwax with hydrogen peroxide here.