{"id":237534,"date":"2024-06-28T13:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T13:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/homemade-swimmers-ear-drops-2-ingredient-home-remedy\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:15:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:15:54","slug":"homemade-swimmers-ear-drops-2-ingredient-home-remedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/homemade-swimmers-ear-drops-2-ingredient-home-remedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Swimmer&#8217;s Ear Drops, 2-Ingredient Home Remedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"disclaimer \">\n<p><em>Hip2Save may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you via trusted partners and affiliate links in this post. Prices and availability are accurate as of time posted. <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/about-me\/disclosure-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our full disclosure policy here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Save when you use these Homemade Swimmers Ear Drops!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11405291 skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Homemade-Swimmers-Ear-Drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Homemade Swimmers Ear Drops next to a swimmer\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Homemade-Swimmers-Ear-Drops.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Homemade-Swimmers-Ear-Drops.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Homemade-Swimmers-Ear-Drops.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Homemade-Swimmers-Ear-Drops.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Homemade-Swimmers-Ear-Drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Swim your heart out with these DIY drops! \ud83c\udfca<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re sharing how to make easy and cheap homemade Swimmer\u2019s Ear Drops so you can have all the fun this summer without the risk of pain, infection, and spending a fortune on over the counter drops! Read on for the best home remedy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10189116\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"hand holding a brown dropper bottle of diy swimmers ear drops\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">What is Swimmer\u2019s Ear?<\/h2>\n<p>If you or your kiddos are regular swimmers, then you may already be familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/ear-infection\/understanding-swimmer-ear-basics#1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Swimmer\u2019s Ear<\/a> \u2013 an infection in the outer ear canal often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming which creates a moist environment where bacteria can grow and cause an infection.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">So why use Swimmer\u2019s Ear Drops? \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10191111 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ears-drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C605&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"dropper squirting liquid into child ear\" width=\"912\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ears-drops.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ears-drops.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ears-drops.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ears-drops.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ears-drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C605&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Swimmer\u2019s ear drops help dry out your ear canal which prevents bacterial growth. However, buying Swimmer\u2019s Ear Drops at your local store can be expensive \u2013 I\u2019m talking around $10 for a one-ounce bottle!<\/p>\n<p>Since our team goes through a lot of bottles during the summer, we wanted to share a more affordable solution \u2013 in fact, with our DIY version you can <strong>make it for just 15 cents<\/strong> \u2014 <em>that\u2019s 98% less than buying the solution from Amazon!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Important Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If your child has ear tubes, please consult with your Ear Nose and Throat Doctor before placing these homemade swimmers ear drops in their ears.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Here\u2019s how to make your own homemade Swimmer\u2019s Ear Drops:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10191147 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ingredients.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C572&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"bottles of vinegar rubbing alcohol and dropper bottle on countertop\" width=\"912\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ingredients.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ingredients.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ingredients.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ingredients.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ingredients.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C572&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need just 2 ingredients that you likely already have on hand \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/12116\/81938\/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fwhite-distilled-vinegar-16oz-good-38-gather-8482%2F-%2FA-54633854\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">distilled white vinegar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/ccICH\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">isopropyl rubbing alcohol<\/a>. You can scoop up a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45CKsJ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reusable dropper bottle online<\/a> or you could even opt to use a clean dropper bottle from an old bottle of ear drops.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10191231 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ear-drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C516&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"hand pouring rubbing alcohol into brown dropper bottle\" width=\"912\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ear-drops.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ear-drops.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ear-drops.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ear-drops.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ear-drops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C516&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11405301\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimmersEar.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"DIY homemade Swimmers Ear Drops\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimmersEar.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimmersEar.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimmersEar.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimmersEar.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimmersEar.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Making them is incredibly easy \u2013 all you do is pour 1 part rubbing alcohol and 1 part distilled white vinegar and voila! Now you have super inexpensive ear drops for you and your kiddos to swim until your heart\u2019s desire! This is such an effective home remedy.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"intro lead\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EJdTEy1pgFg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Collin make homemade swimmers ear drops<\/a> with her daughter way back in 2014! \ud83d\ude0d<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"How To Make Swimmer&#039;s Ear Drops\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EJdTEy1pgFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Swimmer&#8217;s Ear Drops<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"\/>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fill your dropper bottle halfway with your distilled white vinegar.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Then, fill the other half of your bottle with rubbing alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Put the lid on the dropper bottle and shake lightly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Drop about 2 drops into each ear and rub lightly after swimming. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/12116\/565706\/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FPiping-Rock-Dropper-Bottle-2-fl-oz-Amber-Glass-Bottle-59-ml%2F501554133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10191260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops-2.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C619&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"hand holding a dropper bottle labeled swimmers ear drops\" width=\"912\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops-2.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops-2.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops-2.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/swimmers-ear-drops-2.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C619&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Check out our picks for the <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/deals\/best-sunscreen-brands\/\">best sunscreen brands<\/a> next!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr\/>\n<h5>About the writer:<\/h5>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSara is a self-taught blogger &amp; photographer and brings 9+ years of experience to her craft. 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