{"id":1120,"date":"2023-03-24T18:40:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T22:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2023-03-24T18:40:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T22:40:22","slug":"what-is-a-hearing-aid-dry-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/what-is-a-hearing-aid-dry-box\/post","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Hearing Aid Dry-Box?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses a hearing aid, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db414.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>? If so, you\u2019re probably wondering what you can do to make your hearing aids last a long time. One of the best ways, second only to daily cleanings, is to invest in a hearing aid dry-box to store your hearing aids in when you\u2019re not wearing them. In this post, we review more about hearing aid dry-boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Do Hearing Aid Dry-Boxes Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of <a href=\"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/hearing-aids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aid<\/a> dry-boxes. Both extract moisture from your hearing aids, but they do so in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular dry-boxes <\/strong>have just one job: to extract moisture. They are able to do this because they use a desiccant. A desiccant contains beads or capsules that pull moisture away from the delicate technology within your devices, the same way rice does if you submerge your phone in it after it gets dropped in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UV dry-boxes <\/strong>have two jobs: both drying and sanitizing your hearing aids. Rather than using a desiccant, they use gentle heat to dry and UV-C light to sanitize against germs, bacteria and viruses. These dry-boxes are best for people who work in unsanitary conditions and those who produce a lot of sweat and earwax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Do I Still Need to Clean My Hearing Aids if I Have a UV Dry-Box?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You absolutely still need to clean your hearing aids at the end of each day, even if you have a UV dry-box. Sanitizing against germs and cleaning off debris are not the same thing. UV Dry-boxes are supplements to regular cleanings, not a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clean your hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First wipe them down with a soft, dry, clean cloth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, use a wax pick\/wire loop to scrape off any stubborn debris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, open the battery door and brush out the compartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your hearing aids have tubing, detach it and wash it in warm, soapy water. Make sure it\u2019s completely dry before reattaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have finished these steps, put your <a href=\"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearings aids<\/a> in your dry-box overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Where Can I Get a Hearing Aid Dry-Box?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your local department store to talk to a sales representative about what dry-boxes they have available and which one would best suit your needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Hearing Center Silver Spring<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/tips-for-comfortable-all-day-hearing-aid-wear\/post\" class=\"related-post\">Tips for Comfortable All-Day Hearing Aid Wear<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/improved-hearing-aid-care-navigating-rainy-days\/post\" class=\"related-post\">Improved Hearing Aid Care: Navigating Rainy Days<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/how-can-kidney-health-affect-your-hearing\/post\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Kidney Health Affect Your Hearing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? If so, you\u2019re probably wondering what you can do to make your hearing aids last a long time. 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