EarPlugs Ear ache

[NitroDaze]

Following the chat recently about earplugs, l went out and got me the recommended ones "Alpine". They were comfortable and blocked out most of the noise, as a matter of fact they became a mainstay of my daily riding. However, over the last three days l have developed a nasty ear ache. Though l clean the earplugs very other day with antibacteria face wipes, l am inclined to think that my ear aches might be due to an infection. I know there are a few of you in this forum who use a similar earplugs, hence my question is
"what sanitation do you do with your earplugs?"
Have l introduced the problem by using face wipes to clean the earplugs?

[stu600cc]

You probaly have an infection because of the plugs i get the same with wearing my earphones

Just stop wearing for a day each week to air em a bit

[MICKTLS]

i only use each pair of plugs about 3 or 4 times then throw them away and facial wipes are ok to clean the plugs , but i dont know for sure but should you introduce it to the inside of you ear ? via the ear plug the plugs where designed to use and throw away unles you have the bespoke type made for you ................

[Webby]

Could be hundreds of different resons for this m8.

I stopped wearing mini headphones under the helmet as although i didn't notice them being uncomfy, turns out the slight extra pressure, from already snuggly fitting pads in the helmet was just that step too far. I thought I had an infection and didn't put it down to the earphones at all. Someone else asked and so I stopped End of earache.

I wouldn'y have thought the wipes would cause an infection? Guess they could, I'm no medical man. Maybe an allergy of some sort if they are the cause? Or perhaps the fluid used is a little strong for an area of skin that might have only seen mild soap and water over the years?

In any event, if you keep getting the problem stop using the plugs for a while. It could be completely unrelated. Still got the problem after stopping using the plugs? Get to see your GP or at the very least ask advice from a proper chemist.

Hope it clears up soon. I know how unpleasant it caqn be.

[Webby]

slightly :offtopic:

This made me think about a guy I knew yrs ago. He had a habit of cleaning his ears out with a matchstick. He sometimes used a live match.

One day he discovered the hard way that bits of the match ends (live) had deposited themselves in his ear.

He was working in a commercial kitchen and either the heat or something ignited the bits of match heads in his ear.

He didn't lose his hearing but was off sick for months.

[Neil675]

i'd use warm, salt water to wash them in and then dry them thoroughly before using them. Remember, disposable ones are just that! Hope this helps :reading

[NitroDaze]

i only use each pair of plugs about 3 or 4 times then throw them away and facial wipes are ok to clean the plugs , but i dont know for sure but should you introduce it to the inside of you ear ? via the ear plug the plugs where designed to use and throw away unles you have the bespoke type made for you ................
I paid £15 for these pair, l don't think they are meant to tossed after 2 weeks of use. If they are then l have been had:confused:

[NitroDaze]

slightly :offtopic:

This made me think about a guy I knew yrs ago. He had a habit of cleaning his ears out with a matchstick. He sometimes used a live match.

One day he discovered the hard way that bits of the match ends (live) had deposited themselves in his ear.

He was working in a commercial kitchen and either the heat or something ignited the bits of match heads in his ear.

He didn't lose his hearing but was off sick for months.
That story certainly tickled my ribs. Had me laughing of my chair. I guess b4 ear buds, people must have used something like matchsticks or the other. But fancy having ones cooked like that. :laugh2 :laugh2 :laugh2 :laugh2 :laugh2

[NitroDaze]

i'd use warm, salt water to wash them in and then dry them thoroughly before using them. Remember, disposable ones are just that! Hope this helps :reading

Thanks matey, l will try warm salt water and see how l get on.
I must say, since l stopped using it (some 3 days ago) the ache has stopped. It may well be that the ear hole was tender from the earplugs and helmet padding pressure.

I notice team GBMoto uses YZF R1 as their bike of choice for endurance races. What has the bike been like to ride and race?

[SDM]

Myself personaly never wear ear plugs when ridding........................................... .......................only when I'm in doors:laugh1 :jumping2 :laugh1