How to make ear plugs work in the tropics
To get a decent sleep I nearly always use foam ear plugs when I travel, as I wake up to easily from any noise. I have a preferred brand and they work pretty well. You roll them between your fingers to press them into a stiff narrow cone shape that you can insert into your ear where they expand again. I have noticed recently that when I am in a hot and humid climate, I can roll however long I like I can't get them 'stiff' and can't get them deep into the ear. When I use the same plugs in a cooler less humid climate, they work fine again.
What can I do here? I keep them in a sealed plastic bag but that doesn't help. I though about putting them into a fridge for a while, but most places I am staying don't have one.
Best Answer
Macks makes a wax/parafin type rated at 22db, that are really "covers" of the ear canal. In really noisy hotels I have used the 3m (yellow rollup) type with the Mack covers.
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How can I make my earplugs work better?
(See photos). Hold the ear plug gently in place for 30-40 seconds as the foam expands so it doesn't work its way out. If the ear plug doesn't seem to fit properly, remove it and try again. If you are new to wearing ear plugs, there is a natural tendency to only put a small amount of the plug into the canal.How to use FOAM Hearing Protection and Ear Plugs - Proper Insertion Technique
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