If you want to rinse your ears yourself, you should pay attention to a few safety instructions, as the ear irrigation can cause damage to the eardrum due to excessive pressure if it is not carried out properly . An increased water temperature also affects the sensitive equilibrium organ. In general, ear irrigation should only be performed on healthy ears without infections or damage to the eardrum.  Performing an ear irrigation: If you want to do an ear irrigation yourself, all you need is a balloon syringe. These are available in pharmacies.  After cleaning the syringe, it is filled with water at 37 degrees Celsius. To cleanse, tilt your head to one side and pull your ear back and up.  Insert the tip of the balloon syringe into the ear canal, squeeze the balloon and rinse the ears with the water. The dirty water is best drained over the sink or bowl. Repeat this process until the ear is free of wax.