Another at-home option is ear "syringing," which involves placing drops of a wax-softening solution into the ear, then using a rubber-bulb syringe to flush the ear with water and clear the wax.

Can you syringe your own ear? A bulb syringe is an alternative way to clear wax from the ear if eardrops have not been successful. Bulb syringes can usually be purchased from pharmacies.

Another at-home option is ear "syringing," which involves placing drops of a wax-softening solution into the ear, then using a rubber-bulb syringe to flush the ear with water and clear the wax.