Reply from Mighty Plugs: The World's Finest EarplugsMay 20, 2013
Dear William:
We've sent you the HIGHEST BLOCKING MOLDABLE EAR PLUG IN EXISTENCE, but to experience this exceptional blocking, you must follow these preparation and insertion directions (exactly):
The VERY FIRST TIME that you are about to use our ear plug, you must work or knead the ear plug between your fingers or hands thoroughly for at least 25 seconds, to make it soft, moldable and to disburse the Pure Lanolin throughout the earplug. All later insertions will only require kneading the ear plug for just 10 seconds.
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 25 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.
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 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 should notice a big improvement.
4. To Remove: Simply pinch the ear plug with your thumb & index finger and gently pull downward and out.
William, this fine moldable ear plug will block out much more than any other ear plug made and with correct insertion, it deserves “A Fair Test”.
Most sincerely
Mary- customer service