When you purchase your hearing instrument(s) at Sound Hearing Clinic you may receive a package of accessories along with the instrument(s). This package will likely include the following;
To use these accessories properly you will find instructions below.
A Dri-Aid Kit is a way to remove moisture from the circuitry of your hearing aid(s). You should place your hearing aid(s) into the Dri-Aid Kit at least once every two weeks overnight. You may use it every night if you wish. Do not put batteries into the Dri-Aid Kit. Every six months remove the metal container of dessicant from the bottom of the Dri-Aid Kit and place in your conventional oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes to remove moisture build up from the dessicant. (Sooner than 6 months if the dessicant pellets turn a pale colour). Let cool and replace into bottom of the Dri-Aid Kit with foam on top and lid in place.
Do not put the plastic container in your oven.
Eargene is a soothing alcohol based anti-bacterial liquid used (only if needed) to relieve itchy ears. Dip a cotton swab into the liquid and cleanse the canal portion of your hearing instrument with the Eargene.
Do not use if your ears are not itching.
Clean Aid is a cleaner and deodorizer for hearing aids and earmolds. Spray some solution onto a Kleenex tissue or clean cloth and wipe hearing aid(s)/ molds.
Your hearing aid(s) come with a supply of batteries. Battery life will vary depending on size of battery and use of hearing aid(s). Battery life will range from just under a week to two weeks at most.
Batteries should be kept in a dry spot at room temperature. The should not be kept in the refrigerator.