There are a number of products available to protect the ears. For example, headphones or earplugs can be used for customers who want to protect their ears from high volume, such as when attending music events. There are also products for swimmers, including drops such as SwimSeal, and ear plugs to protect the ears from water. These may prevent water entering the ear or absorb the water. A swimming cap may also help.

To keep ears clean, customers can use specially designed products such as ear cleansing washes, which are based on sea water. Customers should be reminded not to use cotton buds, fingernails or other sharp objects to clean the delicate and sensitive ear canal, as there is a risk of damaging the ear or pushing wax further into the ear canal. As a general rule, experts say that nothing smaller than an elbow should be inserted into the ear.