Best earwax removal kit to ease build-up

These Otex Express Ear Drops work to soften hardened wax, allowing the wax to break down in the ear canal and stopping blockages from forming. Its bottle comes with an easy applicator that can be applied directly to the ear, without the need for using syringes or other medical equipment inside the ear.

Pros: Highly rated and clinically proven
Cons: May not work for all

Review: "Used this before. Had another problem recently, so knew what to get. Solved blocked ears in two/three days. Fuzzy noise in your ears, while it works. This was originally recommended to me by a pharmacist."

This Ear Wax Removal Tool by Tilcare comes with a full kit to help remove blocked wax. This method should be used if you're certain you're not suffering from an ear infection, as flushing water into the ear canal may make it worse. Otherwise, this irrigation kit may help free up blocked wax. It includes syringes, solution, ear bulb, basin and towel.

Pros: Promising reviews
Cons: Using curette tools is not recommended as it may cause more damage

Review: "Had to leave a review! I tried olive oil for a week, then bought the branded ear drops.. but still my ear was really blocked. Having visited the doctors, worried at this point I might have an ear infection, he confirmed it was just wax so to either buy a kit or pay for it to be removed professionally. I thought I’d try a kit initially to see if it would clear it. It took about two bottles of warm water for the main part of wax to dislodge but I can’t believe it worked! My hearing is back and tinnitus has gone."

Another popular method of removing ear wax, the Otex Express Combi Pack comes with ear drops and an ear bulb. The easy-to-use bulb syringe gently cleanses the ear after using drops for a period of time to soften the wax. This kit works to break down the wax with the drops and flush out said wax with the ear bulb syringe.

Pros: Includes ear bulb
Cons: May not work for all

Review: "Most effective. Crackles on application. Follow instructions but do not use balloon syringe for irrigation if you have any sort of sinus or ear inflammation as this will make pain worsen. Use the drops alone and do not aggravate the ears."

Including an ear bulb, drainage collection cup and carbamide peroxide drops, this earwax removal kit may help to loosen some of the blocked wax that you're experiencing. When coming into contact with your ear, it will make a slight crackling sound as the carbamide peroxide breaks down the earwax, but should help to free up any hardness in your ear canal.

Pros: Highly searched after product
Cons: May cause dryness in the ear canal

Review: "Bought this as recommended by the nurse at the walk-in centre as both of my ears were completely blocked with wax. Following the instructions a large plug of wax came out of each of my ears. This was just after one use. Very impressed. It did exactly what it should do very effectively."

Similarly, these ear drops containing sodium bicarbonate allow the wax to break down and may cause a crackling effect in the ears as they work. However, according to reviews, persistent use of these drops have helped reviewers to regain their sense of hearing after dealing with bothersome earwax.

Pros: Clinically recommended
Cons: May cause dryness in the ear canal

Review: "I've used sodium bicarbonate airdrops for many years from another brand, but decided to order the Otex drops from Amazon for convenience. They work just as well as the previous ones I have used. You do have to be patient and use them twice a day for about five days before you notice any improvement. However, I found them to be very good at loosening stubborn earwax."

Containing a small amount of hydrogen peroxide, these eardrops from Earex may help you to dislodge any uncomfortable wax. With a softening effect, the hydrogen peroxide breaks down the wax, allowing you to rid yourself of any blockages in the ear.

Pros: Promising reviews
Cons: May not work for all

Review: "Fit for purpose. Getting hard to purchase in the chemists. It works a treat to keep my ears free from wax and haven't found a comparable product."

As seen in our FAQ section below, olive oil drops are recommended by Senior Clinical Pharmacist, AbrahamThePharmacist, on YouTube. Olive oil works as a softening agent in order to make hard and impacted wax, (which is more common as we age) easier to break down, especially before treatment.

Pros: Recommended by pharmacists
Cons: May not work for all

Review: "Worked well to soften up ear wax prior to a syringe at the surgery."