Swimmer's Ear Drops

Hi, I am a pediatrician & this is what I recommend to my patients. The alcohol helps dry the canal and the vinegar acidifies it which inhibits bacterial growth. Cheap and easy! Show more

Ready In: 5 mins

Yields: 1 bottle

Ingredients

  • 1  fluid ounce vinegar
  • 1  fluid ounce  rubbing alcohol
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Directions

  1. Mix the vinegar and alcohol in a small dropper bottle.
  2. After swimming or bathing, dry the ears well and add a few drops to each canal.
  3. Remember, don't put anything into your ear canal smaller than your elbow (especially cotton swabs)!

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