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housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Homemade Swimmer’s Ear Drops

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My kids swim almost every day in the summer {it’s a survival technique during our hot Texas summers} and unfortunately, we’ve had a few cases of swimmer’s ear {an outer ear infection}.  This summer one of my daughters ended up with a very serious infection along with some complications and our doctor recommended using homemade swimmer’s ear drops after every swim.  This simple formula is her recommendation.  It’s simple and cheap and so far we haven’t had any more outer ear infections.  Whip up a batch to keep your little swimmers healthy this summer!

homemade swimmer's ear drops

To make homemade swimmer’s ear drops, you’ll need rubbing alcohol and white vinegar.  The rubbing alcohol helps dry the water out of the ear and the vinegar helps restore the natural pH of the ear.

To use the drops, you’ll also need cotton balls and/or a small dropper.

homemade swimmer's ear drops

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In a small dish, stir together equal parts rubbing alcohol and white vinegar.  I usually mix one tablespoon of each and make up a new batch every couple of days.  Cover any left over solution and store at room temperature.  Do not refrigerate … the cool temperature will be too uncomfortable when the drops are placed in the ear.

homemade swimmer's ear drops

To use the swimmer’s ear drops, use a small dropper to drop a few drops in each ear or wet a piece of cotton ball with the solution and let it sit in the ear for a few minutes then remove the cotton ball.

homemade swimmer's ear drops

This simple solution will help prevent swimmer’s ear infections this summer and help keep your little ones healthy!

homemade swimmer's ear drops

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I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Diane says

    July 21, 2016 at 9:03 am

    I suggest not to do the home made for the years. The reason I say that is because when I was walking and had moved back home I kept getting ear ache. Thinking that the wind was causing it. So I started to use a home remedy and in the end I lost a little bit of my hearing. I really suggest if it happens more than once to go to the doctor.

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  2. Bionix Health at Home says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Nice recommendation! Have you ever heard of AfterSwim® Water Removal? It is a safe, effective product that quickly removes water from ears to prevent Swimmer’s Ear.

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    • Kylynn Kidd says

      June 7, 2018 at 6:30 am

      Ok I will have to try it

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  3. Kylynn Kidd says

    June 7, 2018 at 6:21 am

    I have outer ear infections a lot thank you for shareing

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  4. Kylynn says

    June 7, 2018 at 6:24 am

    Thank you for sharing where do you buy the stuff at ? I need some

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    • Randi Dukes says

      June 8, 2018 at 11:14 am

      You can find the supplies at any drug store or even a grocery store.

      Reply
  5. Tami SCHAIBLY says

    July 6, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    I have a daughter on the swim team. We ended up at the urgent care. The Doctor there
    told me in the future to use the vinegar & alcohol mixture. He said his parents were both pharmacists
    and thats what they had used for their own children.
    Later at my daughter’s primary doctors visit I mentioned this to him. He told me that is exactly what he
    would suggest using after a swim. Soooo….two doctors same suggestion. I’m going with the Doctors
    advice.

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