First of all, you probably don’t need to clean out your ears “Most people do not need to remove their ear wax,” said Dr.

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.

Sticky yellow earwax. If you think you need to get rid of it to keep your ears clean, think again. Here's what the truth sounds like. Should I ever clean inside my ears with cotton swabs?