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I’ve struggled with uncomfortable, unsightly and unhygienic earwax buildup my whole life, but after I stopped using cotton swabs like Q-tips to clean them — they can cut ear canals or perforate ...

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Many people use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean their ears, believing that this is an effective method due to the Q-tip's ability to remove earwax and the satisfying sensation it provides. However, ...