Water Stuck In Ear -

Poking around in there is the number one way to push the water deeper, scratch the delicate skin, or even cause an infection.

Mix a solution of 50% white vinegar and 50% rubbing alcohol. Put a few drops in the affected ear, then tilt your head to let it drain. The alcohol helps water evaporate, and the vinegar prevents bacterial growth.

It’s not painful, but it’s incredibly annoying. So, what’s actually happening?

Until then, shake it off, let gravity do its job, and enjoy the silence.

If the feeling lasts more than 2-3 days, if you notice pain, discharge, or muffled hearing, you might have "swimmer's ear" (an infection) or a plug of wax that swelled up from the water. A doctor can fix that in minutes.

Instead, try one of these safe, effective methods:

Set your blow dryer to the lowest, coolest setting. Hold it about a foot away from your ear and wave it gently back and forth. The warm (not hot) airflow will help evaporate the moisture.