What Is an Ear Pick?

Earplugs are a type of personal protective equipment used to protect hearing and protect people from excessive noise. In the workplace, earplugs are used to protect workers and reduce hearing loss caused by excessive noise; in daily life, earplugs are also widely used in places that require quietness such as sleeping and studying.

3M earbuds

3M common earplugs with foam

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1. Select the appropriate noise reduction value

The 3M EAR Fit protective effect verification system uses the built-in real-ear microphone (F-MIRE), which can be fast, objective, and accurate.

1) Please read and understand the instruction manual before using to understand the product scope, wearing method and using method;

2) When there is a danger of hooking or winding, the use of earplugs with connecting ropes is prohibited;

3) Incorrect use or not wearing the hearing protector during noise exposure may cause hearing loss or injury;

4) If there is fluid flowing out of your ear canal or there is a hole in your eardrum, please consult a physician before wearing earplugs;

5) Please do not wear pre-shaped and rub-free foam earplugs while sleeping;

6) Store ear tips out of reach of infants or young children.

• 1. Is it easier to insert bullet-type earplugs? Will the thicker end of the ear canal cause discomfort when cylindrical eartips are inflated?

Answer: The shape of the foam earplugs does not affect the insertion. As shown in the picture on the left below, after rubbing, the bullet and cylindrical earplugs will eventually be rubbed into thin strips. The shape of the foam earplugs at the inner end of the ear canal does not affect its comfort.

• 2. Does the softer and smoother foam earplugs feel more comfortable to wear?

Answer: No. Wearing foam earplugs for a long time depends on the rebound pressure of the earplugs in the ear canal, not the soft, hard, smooth or rough feel.

• 3. Is the rebound time and hardness of foam earplugs constant?

Answer: No. The rebound time of foam earphones is affected by temperature and humidity, especially those made of polyester (PU). Some customers find that the 1100 earbuds rebound faster in the summer and the earbuds are softer; in the winter, the rebound is slower and the earbuds become harder. This is normal. If used in hot and humid environments, PVC foam earplugs have obvious advantages.

• 4. Can I completely soundproof after using 3M earphones?

3M anti-noise earplugs can only reduce the damage of noise to us within the normal range that does not harm our body. I hope that I can hear nothing after wearing the earplugs. In general, this situation is not achievable. In addition, the method of wearing earplugs is very important. If they are worn incorrectly, they will not achieve good results. ^[3]

• 5. Will the 3M earbuds fall into the ears and not come out?

The design of 3M is very user-friendly, please feel free to use it.

• 6, 3M earplugs are most suitable for those people?

  (1). The quality of sleep is not high, or sensitive to external noise (2). The learning environment is noisy and requires hearing protection (3). Living in a collective dormitory or sharing a room with others, sleep is affected by others (4). Sleep in traffic, such as sleepers, coaches and airplanes (5). Love watching various noise-prone events, such as F1
  (6) .Entertainment places with high decibels

• 7. Will the 3M earbuds break if they are not used?

Unused earplugs can be stored in a dry place for about 10 years.

• 8. What are the types of 3M earbuds and their differences?

There are two types of soundproof earplugs. Foam material and silicone material foam material (not washable) can be used: about 2 weeks. Foam earplugs: comfortable to wear and sound insulation, but the use cycle is shorter, it is recommended to use silicone material during sleep ( Can be cleaned) Can be used: half a year to about one year Silicone earbuds: easy to wear, washable, cost-effective, but not recommended for sleep

• 9. Why buy so many earplugs at once?

When the elasticity of the earbuds decreases after a period of time, the noise reduction effect of the earbuds will decrease, and the surface will become dirty, and it needs to be replaced regularly to avoid breeding bacteria.