: Never use Q-tips to "clean" the wax out; they often push it deeper and can damage your eardrum.

If there is no improvement by day three, stop. The oil will not help, and you need professional care.

Olive oil is a safe, cheap, and effective . Use it gently for a few days. If that doesn't work, or if you feel pain, see a primary care doctor or an ENT.

However, it is important to note that olive oil is or perforated eardrums.

Olive oil acts as a lubricant and a softening agent. It is not designed to "flush" out the ear. Rather, its primary job is to tackle the most common cause of non-painful blockage: