Choosing earplugs for noise

In order to protect the hearing organs from the effects of noise, wax was mainly used in the past. And this was quite enough, because there were few sources of loud sounds. Today the situation has changed radically - such problems accompany a person everywhere and everywhere. There are many sources of high-level noise in virtually every manufacturing-related business.

That is why, about 100 years ago, German scientists, realizing the discomfort and other troubles from this, invented and created the first earplugs - special ear plugs, with which you can reliably protect the hearing organs from the aggressive effects of noise.

Earplugs are a noise canceling agent that has become popular and has been used relatively recently. Visually, the product resembles a small cone that needs to be placed in the ear canal.

At the beginning of its existence, earplugs were used mainly on the construction site. Today the area of ​​their application is much wider. They are irreplaceable in different situations.

• During the manufacturing process. For example, in various factories where machines and very loud equipment operate, in the construction industry and other areas.
• During sleep. For those who need complete silence during their rest, who are very light asleep, this is the ideal solution.
• When doing various sports such as swimming.
• During flights or long journeys.

Earplugs currently offered to consumers differ not only in the material of manufacture, but also in shape, appearance, and color design. But first of all, they differ in the scope of application.

There are several types of earmolds that help protect your hearing from both low-frequency and high-frequency noise, shock and harsh sound. They are professional and household.

• Professional. They are also called production or industrial. This type of earbuds is intended for use in production. They are soundproof. They are used as ear protection by workers in noisy environments.

• Household. This type of earmold is used during sleep to prevent unwanted noise such as snoring or loud music from entering. They are also suitable for flights or long journeys in transport.

Since earmolds protect the hearing organs and come into direct contact with them, they must be made of high quality and safe materials. Let's look at what such a product is made of.

These are hypoallergenic, comfortable, reusable earbuds that protect your ears from loud sound. In the production process, two types of silicone are used - thermoplastic and sheet.

Experienced users claim that silicone earbuds are only effective for low frequency sound.

Elastic, soft earplugs, very comfortable to use. They completely fill the ear opening, prevent the penetration of sounds, in most cases - low-frequency ones. Reusable, easy to care for, just rinse thoroughly under water and treat with a special disinfectant.

They are characterized by an average level of sound insulation. They are considered the safest. They are disposable and quickly get dirty.

Due to the fact that wax is a rather elastic material, the earplugs easily take the shape of the ear, thereby increasing the level of noise absorption.

They are distinguished by excellent blocking of even very loud sounds. Bulky and tough.

One of the main disadvantages is that with such an accessory in your ears you feel as if in a vacuum.

Their main function is smoothing and noise absorption. The product is equipped with a reusable filter, thanks to which it can be used even during construction. Effective, high quality, but quite expensive.

These earbuds are great for use during work, but not for sleeping. Reusable, excellent at absorbing loud and harsh sound.

Given the popularity and demand for this product, it is not at all surprising that the market offers a wide selection of it from different manufacturers. Let's talk about the most popular brands on the Russian market, whose products are safe and of high quality.

• Calmor. This is a Swiss brand, the earplugs of which perfectly protect the hearing organs from noise. For their production, the company uses several main components, namely: cotton wool, wax, vaseline oil.

• Hush. The trade mark was created in the UK. For a long time he has been manufacturing reusable earplugs.

• Ohropax. German company. Produces earplugs from high-quality, harmless materials, wax, polyurethane, silicone, wool.

• Alpine Nederlands. For over 20 years, the brand has been presenting its products on the market. A distinctive feature of the product is the presence of a soft filter, thanks to which the accessory is most convenient to use.

• Moldex. This is a German brand, whose products are considered universal - they can be used both while sleeping and when working at the machine. It is characterized by a rather long service life, reliability and harmlessness.

In order for earplugs to do an excellent job with their direct responsibilities, performing their task well, they must be chosen correctly. There are several main criteria for choosing this noise canceling product. So, when choosing earplugs, there are a number of factors to consider.

• The material from which they are made. Details of all the materials that are used by manufacturers to make earplugs have already been described in the article. Not only the period of wearing depends on this, but also how effective the products are and how well they isolate the organs of hearing.
• Design features. In this case, it is very important that the earplugs fit freely and comfortably in the ear canal, do not cause discomfort and can be easily removed. On the modern market, there is a wide range of earplugs of different shapes, so you can easily choose the most suitable ones.
• Noise absorption coefficient. Absolutely all earplugs are capable of absorbing noise from 20 to 40 dB.
• Scope of the product.
• The number of product pairs in the package. Some manufacturers form several pairs per package, while others form one pair at a time.
• Manufacturer and cost.

The effectiveness of a product is highly dependent on how well it is used. When using earplugs, you need to follow and follow a few simple rules.

• Be sure to wash your hands before placing the product in your ear.
• Using a cotton swab, clean the ear canal from dust and dirt accumulated in it.
• You need to install earplugs in a circular motion, slowly.
• After use, for example in the morning, remove the earplugs. If they are disposable, discard and clean the reusable ones. For cleaning, you can use a regular antiseptic. Rinse thoroughly under water.
• Store only in a special container.

Before using the product, it is imperative to visually inspect and make sure that it is not scratched, damaged or any other deformations. If damage is found, the product is no longer subject to further use.

If you carefully study the reviews that are already left by experienced users with earplugs, then we can conclude that this product has practically no flaws. The main thing is to choose the right accessory so that it fits perfectly not only in shape, but also in technical parameters and properties.

In addition to the opinions of users, the opinion of experts should also be taken into account. They argue that as good as earplugs are, constant use is not recommended. The thing is that they contribute to the habituation of a person to complete silence. Subsequently, a person will no longer be able to fall asleep in the presence of even a slight irritant. Everyone should understand that the presence of a light background noise is the norm.

The following video explains the difference between good and bad earplugs.