Earwax removal: Cleaning with earbuds can cause severe issues (Image: GETTY)
READ MORE People say they only use them to put make-up on, but we know what else they re using them for. They re putting them inside their ears.
Otherwise known as Q-tips in the US, cotton buds push earwax and debris into the ears, making them harder to clean.
If pushed too deep, problems can include perforated eardrums, complete deafness, vertigo, nausea, and even facial paralysis.
But there are much safer alternatives for people who need to drain excess wax.
Earwax removal: People can use eyedrop canisters to administer oil before bed (Image: GETTY)