Reply from Mighty Plugs: The World's Finest EarplugsApr 18, 2013
Dear Bob:
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 30 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.
Bob, please follow the steps below for correctly (preparing & inserting), and you will experience this fine ear plug at its best!
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 30 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 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 will warm and 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.
Sincerely
Bessie-customer service