How to Protect Yourself From AirPods Pro Clogging Up Your Years

Understand the Cause of Ear Clogging

There are a few reasons your ear might feel clogged after using AirPods:

If your AirPods have a tight seal, this could trap moisture and lead to wax buildup, causing a clogged feeling. If you’re exercising while wearing AirPods or wearing them for extended periods, there’s a greater chance of wax buildup.
A tight seal, noise cancellation, and loud volume could also cause tinnitus, leading to difficulty hearing or a clogged feeling.
If you are not accustomed to wearing AirPods in the first place, wearing them could cause an uncomfortable feeling.

Now that we understand how your AirPods can cause ear issues, let’s address them.

Choose the Correct Ear Tip Size

How to Protect Yourself From AirPods Pro Clogging Up Your Years 3 — Choose the Correct Ear Tip Size

Ensuring a proper fit can reduce the risk of clogging or ear pain.

Your AirPods Pro (not the regular AirPods) come with several tips of different sizes. Choosing the correct size helps ensure you can form a seal without causing pressure or discomfort.

You can test the fit of your AirPods Pro by performing the Ear Tip Fit Test.

Put your AirPods Pro in your ears and make sure they are connected to your phone. Go to Settings and tap on your AirPods. Click on Ear Tip Fit Test and follow the prompts to help you choose the correct fit for you.

Clean Your AirPods Regularly

Cleaning your AirPods regularly can help avoid wax and sweat buildup. To clean your AirPods, wipe them with a soft, dampened cloth. Dry them with a lint-free cloth and leave them out to fully dry for a few hours before returning them to the case.

You will also want to clean the tips themselves. Rinse them in water without soap after removing them from your AirPods Pro. Dry them with a soft, lint-free cloth and leave them out to dry for several hours before reattaching them to your AirPods.

What about the mesh areas on your AirPods Pro 2? Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the mesh areas, rotating it gently in a circular motion. Use a solution of micellar water to dip the toothbrush into when cleaning it, if possible, and then rinse the brush with distilled water to clear off the micellar water from the mesh areas before leaving it to dry.

Take Breaks During Extended Use

How to Protect Yourself From AirPods Pro Clogging Up Your Years 5 — Take Breaks During Extended Use

It’s also important to prevent ear fatigue and allow your ears to rest from the AirPods. That’s especially true if audio is playing, but even if audio is not playing, you need to give your ears room to breathe.

Consider taking a break every hour or so. Other tips that can help include:

Reducing the volume.
Turning off noise cancellation.
Giving your ears time to adjust to the new AirPods.
Cleaning your ears regularly with an anti-wax solution to clear out wax buildup.

Consider Alternatives for Better Comfort

Finally, if all else fails, consider selling your AirPods and getting another option that is designed for better comfort. Sometimes, a different AirPods model can be better; the newer AirPods models tend to offer better comfort than the older ones. However, you may need a different brand altogether.

Look for ear-friendly headphone models that are designed with comfort in mind. Decide whether you want to go for one with a tip or one that goes directly into your ear canal.

Finally, consider over-ear headphones, which can help reduce direct ear canal pressure, leading to a more comfortable experience.

Conclusion

We hope these ear protection tips will help you prevent AirPods ear issues. To ensure ear health when using AirPods, make sure to keep the volume low, take breaks, and clean your AirPods regularly. If all else fails, consider getting over-ear headphones as an alternative. Happy listening!