Bugger in ear - removing tips FAST!

[Pekka]

DAMN didn't work. I had the shower in my ear few times and then I tried to work magic with that cotton stick, but didn't work! I'm getting desperate here..

What is waterpik?

SuperSneak, that paper clip thing sounds working, but I don't want to try it out, I'll just damage something.

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by Pekka
DAMN didn't work. I had the shower in my ear few times and then I tried to work magic with that cotton stick, but didn't work! I'm getting desperate here..

What is waterpik?

SuperSneak, that paper clip thing sounds working, but I don't want to try it out, I'll just damage something.

A waterpik is used to clean between teeth. Shoots pulses of water between teeth.

My doctor used it on my ear once when I had a similat problem.

ACK!

[loinburger]

You've gotta let it soak. If you've got any cotton balls, then turn your head sideways, put some warm water in there, and stick a cotton ball in to help keep the water in. Keep your head sideways for about five minutes, THEN try flushing it out. (If you don't have any cotton balls, then try it anyway, you just need to be more careful about keeping your head turned sideways.)

[Pekka]

oh it wasn't there five minutes. I don't have cotton balls, but I'll go for round 2. This situation is getting serious. I should have left already but I told I'll be a bit late. Damn.. well I'll go for another round now.

[SuperSneak]

There is usually some over the counter stuff at the store...but I know you're in a hurry...hmmmm....I think you're ****ed.

[loinburger]

Yeah, I've got some over-the-counter stuff on hand for cases like this. I've used water in the past, though -- it just takes longer.

[SlowwHand]

Does anyone else feel like we should be having a drum-roll?
Pekka wouldn't be hearing it though. That's ok. More for our benefit.

[Cruddy]

Didn't know you are a DJ Pekka...

Anyway, traditional remedy is a paper cone or tube. Small enough to fit inside the ear, and hollow.

Light the end (NOT the end you put in your ear) and it creates a partial vacuum - the air pressure inside the cone/tube drops.

Your can get them premade in head shops, but use them once a week or so as a preventative measure.

Lot less damaging than modern methods - I reckon it will take too long for your present position, but remember them for the future, eh?

Just do the gig man. Get out there and give it your best shot.

EDIT The premade ones are maybe 15 cms long, and about 1cm in diameter. Made from thick card, they take a while to suck the crap out (maybe 5-15 minutes) but are best used for a while.

Don't expect instant results with this - it's more a regime that keeps your ears cleaner than normal.

[Pekka]

VICTORYYY HURAA HURAA!

I got an empty ketchup bottle and with that I was able to 'shoot' wather to my ear.. spent maybe 2 liters but then I got it! *SWOOOOOOSH* and it's a miracle! Damn I feel clever

Thanks guys. I'm late now, but I can hear, thus money is mine! WOOHOO!

[mrmitchell]

Congratulations on learning the only important thing in life:

Buggers in ears can be removed with water-shooting ketchup bottles

[Pekka]

Cruddy, nah, I'm really not a DJ. I have played more actively when I was like 17, but now we only just spin with our buddies in our parties. Few of my friends are active though. This is just for buddies, but it's still official afterparty and many people are attending. I'm late as hell, but it's ok now.

Thanks again everyone, problem SOLVED! mot.

[Drake Tungsten]

Best thread title ever!

[Straybow]

Teach you to stick things in your ear.

[Ted Striker]

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GOD DAMMIT

Seriously, I have had this EXACT thing happen, a couple of times. It just depends on the person's wax. You have two choices:

1) Go buy an ear wax removal kit. Inside it will have HYDROGEN PEROXIDE and a baster. You put the peroxide into the wax and let it fizz and break apart the wax. After that's done, you use the baster and squirt warm water HARD into your ear, (over and over) and let the wax drain out into the sink.

2) Go to the doctor. He has a device that has high pressure water that will shoot out from it, and it will break apart the wax. I'd have to say this was a very pleasant experience, it was like my ear was getting a massage. Afterwards my hearing was UNBELIEVABLE, I mean I could hear the slightest sound really loud. Like if someone moved you would hear their shirt make a noise, it was awesome.

For the future:

1) Don't be using Q-Tips or toothpicks to clean your ear as they will just pack it down harder and harder.

[Ted Striker]

oh you already fixed this

dammit