If you're still reaching for this common product to battle ear wax, it's time to try a better — and safer — method.

The Bebird EarSight Flow streams water into your ears to wash them, with a special camera that allows you to watch the ...

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...

Just like with human ears, it’s easy to cause accidental injury to structures inside of the ear. Instead, opt for a cotton ball or gauze square moistened with your chosen ear cleaner.

Please ditch the Q-tips and stick with safer methods of cleaning your ears. Here’s everything you need to know. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager.