Reply from Mighty Plugs: The World's Finest EarplugsJun 23, 2013
Dear Karen:
I too wear this exact ear plug every night and this is the HIGHEST BLOCKING moldable ear plug in existence and it works wonderfully; but to experience the exceptional blocking, you must follow these preparation and insertion directions (exactly):
Please follow the steps below for correctly (preparing & inserting). You will see why all the testimonials on our website page are true and accurate and you will experience this fine ear plug at its best!
Note: Many women with smaller ear canals do not insert the whole ear plug; for just after they have kneaded the ear plug to make it soft and moldable, they pinch off at least (a third), and insert a smaller ear plug that fits their ear canal better, is more comfortable, seals easier and blocks out better. This can make a big difference, yet you do want to insert enough ear plug material to be able to block out well.
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. 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 should notice a big improvement.
4. To Remove: Simply pinch the ear plug with your thumb & index finger and gently pull downward and out.
Karen: please give this fine moldable ear plug, “A Fair Test”. It's vastly better than you experienced!
Most sincerely
Mary- customer service