boytaro Thongbun / 500px via Getty Images So what’s the best way to clean our ears ... your ear, it could also be dangerous. “I’ve seen horrible things happen where people put Q-Tips ...

Here's what the truth sounds like. Should I ever clean inside my ears with cotton swabs? No. You could technically scratch your ear canal or push wax in deeper. Then what should I do about earwax?

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.

An curved arrow pointing right. Most people don't use Q-tips properly and wind up putting them inside their ears to feel "clean." Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip ...