12. Draining
Allowing the softened wax to drain out is something that is often a good idea but which is hard to achieve for many of us. Keeping your head on one side for long enough will allow gravity to do its work, but problem is that you probably have work you need to do too and can’t afford to simply sit with your head cocked for hours on end!
The solution then is to keep your head in this position while you sleep. The issue is that a lot of people will sleep on one side with their ear pressed against a pillow, which can make it more difficult for the wax to escape.
A good solution to this problem then is to find a way to support your head without your ear being closed off. This might use two firm pillows, or even elevating your head using a towel in a ring shape so that your ear can stay clear of the pillow.