Should I try and remove all of the wax out of my ears?

No. Our ear makes wax to keep the canal healthy, trap dust and dirt, and makes a smell that insects don’t like, to stop them from making a home in our ear canals. Some ear wax is good. If your ears don’t move the wax out and it builds up and blocks your ears, that’s when it becomes a problem, and you need professional help to remove it.

If you’re tempted to remove it yourself, it’s worth reading about what can go wrong with DIY ear cleaning, and you can browse the Ear Wax Removal category page for more.