Reply from Mighty Plugs: The World's Finest EarplugsJul 20, 2014
Dear David:
I too wear this exact ear plug every night and it works wonderfully. It is the HIGHEST BLOCKING (most sound suppressing) ear plug in existence; but to experience the superior performance, you must follow (exactly), the preparation and insertion directions below; and you will then see why all the testimonials on our website page are true and accurate. Please follow the steps below for correctly (preparing & inserting)and give this fine ear plug a chance to prove how superior it is.
1. Just as you are about to insert, take ONE ear plug and {work it or knead it} thoroughly between your fingers or hands for at least 15 seconds to make it soft, moldable and to disburse the Pure Lanolin throughout the ear plug. Pure Lanolin makes the ear plug slightly “tacky” so that it stays securely in the ear canal and seals it. When the ear plug is soft and moldable and ready to insert, it doesn't matter what shape it is; round, flat , long or narrow; just follow the next step. If you are going to pinch off to make a smaller ear plug, then now is the time.
2. Using the tip of your index finger, push FIRMLY & FLATTEN the ear plug IN and AGAINST your ear canal (until you feel a GOOD SEAL!) If it doesn't seal immediately, then hold your finger pressed against the ear plug (with slight pressure) for a few more seconds and it will seal well.
3. Now take the other ear plug, prepare it the same way & insert it into the other ear. With both ear plugs inserted correctly & sealing the ear canals, you will notice a big improvement.
4. To Remove: Simply pinch the ear plug with your thumb & index finger and gently pull downward and out.
David, please prepare and insert this fine ear plug as I described above and you'll be amazed haw well it seals and how much it blocks out.
If you need guidance on inserting then feel free to call the office, for we all wear them and can walk you through. 1-800-226-1884
Most sincerely
Mary-BPI customer service