How to Insert Ear Plugs for Sleeping

A good pair of earplugs can help you get the sleep you have been missing out on. Earplugs can keep those unwanted noises from disturbing a night of peaceful rest. The most common types of earplugs are wax and foam. These earplugs can be inserted easily with a few simple steps.

Things You Will Need:

• Ear Plugs


• Hand Sanitizer


• Antibacterial Soap


• Water

How to Insert Ear Plugs For Sleeping

1. Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your earplugs. Use antibacterial soap or a hand sanitizer if you are unable to wash your hands.


2. Decide what type of earplugs you will be using. Wax earplugs are usually very sound proof, but some people prefer wearing the foam plugs. Wax earplugs usually feel very sticky and foam earplugs are more spongy feeling. 


3. Gently roll the wax earplugs halfback to insert in your ear. Press the plug in slightly until you feel it flatten against your ear. Allow a little of the earplug to be left sticking slightly out. This will make taking the earplugs out easier with your fingers.


4. To insert foam earplugs roll the cylindrical end back and forth. You want to make the end as small as possible. Press the small cylinder end into your ear. Allow the sponge to expand in your ear; this should take about 15 seconds. 


5. Make sure your earplugs are working correctly. When using foam earplugs you may hear some sound if they are not inserted properly. Turn your radio or television up loud to see if you can hear the noise. If you still hear noise you will need to take the earplugs out and reinsert them.