How do you get water out of your ear after swimming?

Question

Ok so ive tried the usual shaking your head thing and putting a few drops of rubbing alcohol in it but nothing is working! and i really dont want to get an ear infection, so if anyone knows any other ways please help!

Answer 1

I lay on my side and let it drain out slowly.

Answer 2

I would smack my head (ow) or band my head to the side

Answer 3

Don't use the rubbing alcohol...a 1:1 mixture of rubbing alcohol and vinegar is better.  Straight rubbing alcohol also removes ear wax, which can also lead to ear infections.

Other than that, I've never had the drops fail me, and to be quite honest, if it's pool water in your ears, you don't have to worry about infections as much because the chlorine kills off a lot of the bacteria.

Answer 4

I take my hand and like use i suction cup and like plunge it out. it usually works for me but sometimes it doesn't. you can also try a q-tip

Answer 5

You may look dorky if you do it in public but tilt your head to the side and jump up and down.

You can just lay on your side and it will come out but it takes longer.

You can use a q-tip.

Or put your hand over your ear then press and release like a suction cup and that usually works.