How to safely clean your ears

If you must use cotton buds, use them to clean your outer ear and behind your ears (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you have ever visited a doctor because of an ear problem, you’ve probably been cautioned not to put anything smaller than your elbow inside of your ear. As outrageous as it sounds, this piece of advice is essential in protecting your eardrums from damage. 

But your ears need to be kept clean. So how do you do this without causing any damage?