Whether you’re trying to get some peace and quiet to fall asleep, going to a drag race, riding your motorcycle, or going for target practice with your rifle, HEAROS has you covered with the appropriate types of hearing protection. HEAROS offers hearing protection for any sort of noisy activity you’re likely to do, and even silicone waterproof ear plugs for all you water lovers out there. In fact, when it comes to an extensive variety of ear plugs and types of hearing protection, HEAROS can’t be beat!
First off, it’s important to understand that different kinds of ear plugs offer hearing protection that can be measured by something called the noise reduction rating. The noise reduction rating is essentially a measurement of how effective a particular type of plug is in reducing sound levels which are commonly referred to as decibels. Protection from excess exposure to high decibels is critical in maintaining ear sensitivity and long term hearing.
You can get soft foam ear plugs that will form to the individual shape of your ear for a better night’s rest or to protect your hearing at a weekend concert while still enjoying the show. However, as common and useful as they are, foam ear plugs aren’t the right choice for every occasion. For instance, motorcycle riders or professional musicians will really benefit from the soft, washable “Skull Screws” which block more decibels than the simple foam inserts.
Ear plugs do more than just block or reduce sound. Aside from protecting your ears from loud noises, there are swimming ear plugs, often made of silicone, which mainly function to keep excess water out of the ear. It’s important to keep water out of the ear canal in order to help reduce the risk of the common and painful ear infections known as swimmer’s ear or surfer’s ear. A secondary function of swimming ear plugs is to help maintain equal pressure in the ear while under water. Along the lines of ear pressure equalization, the same soft foam type of plug used to block everyday household noises can also be effective in maintaining proper ear pressure while flying, especially during take-off and landing, times when the pressure changes within the flight cabin are more dramatic and can be particularly painful.
Since we only get one pair of these sensitive and valuable organs it’s important to take good care of them. Remember to always protect your ears, and those of any children in your life, from environmental hazards such as loud noises or too much water. Keep the right kind of plugs handy for your lifestyle and use them, your ears will thank you for years to come!
