10 Best Ear Drying Drops UK 2024 | Swim Ear, SwimSeal and More

Swim Ear have been the go-to brand for swimmers from around the world for a good and honest while. One of their products that has built up a very good reputation is these drops, which helps those with swimmer's ear beat the infections at their own game. 

By applying 4-5 drops of this isopropyl and glycerin mix, you'll feel instant drying relief as the formula goes to work evaporating every last droplet of pesky, persistent water in one fell swoop. Great value for money too, this is our clear winner. 

SwimSeal are another forward-thinking brand who have put worth in the prevention of water clogged ears and not the cure. With 2% Australian tea tree oil and 98% PDMS, this is a specially formulated mix that helps protect the ear's outer canal by forming a barrier of defence. 

With the lowest age recommendation on this list at just 6 months, SwimSeal have also got their priorities straight when it comes to protecting the whole family. Apply 2-3 drops per ear and let this highly rated, highly sought-after preventative product get to work. 

Instead of a post-swim cure, Earol's spray option takes you down the preventative route. Through a tea tree and olive oil blend, this clever formula actually lines the outer ear canal. In turn, this helps to prevent any wayward water making its way into where it shouldn't be in the first place. 

Due to its natural composition, it's also approved for use with babies as young as one. The small in stature spray bottle also allows for 180 dosages, so it's not only a more gentle option but an affordable one too. 

This drying spray is sure to help parents keep their kids' ears dry without fuss thanks to its easy-use design that delivers the formula swiftly. Simply spritz 1-2 sprays into yours or your child's ears after swimming and the Audisol formula will take effect in seconds. 

Just bear in mind that, even as a spray, it's not recommended for any children under the age of 2 for fear of the alcohol stinging their ears. For everyone else, though, the volume-to-dosage ratio of 1-2 sprays at a time should see this bottle lasting a long time. 

Mack's Dry-n-Clear is another classic ear drying formula consisting of 95% isopropyl alcohol and 5% glycerin. This makes this option better suited to adults and children over 2 years due to the potential of a stinging sensation in sensitive ears.

By giving a good heathy dose of 4-5 drops, your family's ears will be dry every time you hit the pool, the sea or even the bath. This is a tried-and-tested formula from the American swimming experts, although this does mean that the price is slightly higher than some similar products further up the list. 

Swim-Eze have taken on a more classic approach with their formula of the industry standard 95% isopropyl alcohol mixed with 5% moisturising glycerin. Use 4-5 drops in each ear after swimming when do you feel any pressure or trapped water and you'll feel relief in seconds. 

These drops also aim to eliminate any traces of bacteria in order to stave off any painful ear infections. Swim-Eze certainly aren't the cheapest drops on the market as the price is for a smaller 30 ml bottle, but at least you know they will do their job well and without hesitation. 

Clear your ears after swimming without the need for drops or a spray with Clear Ears' water absorbing plugs. By simply squeezing a plug into each of your ears for 5-10 minutes, these devices will get to work soaking up even the most troublesome of trapped water. 

These plugs come in a pack of 5 pairs and can be used by people of all ages, although adult supervision is advised for children under 11. They're also made of a non-toxic, soft foam, so after you've finished with them you can cut them up and add the bits to your house plants' soil, helping their roots to retain moisture. 

Coming in as the largest bottle of drops on this list are the Axletic anti-clogging effect swimmer's drops. With the bottle size of 100 ml, this is actually a very well-priced and economical product. 

The formula has three ingredients: isopropyl alcohol, white vinegar and distilled water. Yes, putting water in the ear to evaporate water from the ear seems like a strange prospect. Luckily though, there are still many happy reviewers to vouch for its effectiveness. 

Acu-Life have decided to take a slightly different approach here, with an air-blowing bulb that can be used time and time again. By gently inserting the tip of the device into your outer ear then squeezing, it will unclog your ears without the need for drops or sprays. 

As the moisture evaporates, you'll notice the ear canal will feel cooler to the point where no temperature change is felt, then you'll know the action is complete. This is a clever device that is something new and exciting in the drying world, however, this also makes it less of a tried-and-tested option.

The Naveh Dry Ears is an easily-applied ear drying aid in spray form. The formula includes isopropyl alcohol, glycerin and rose oil to create a water-evaporating spray designed to be used after you've been swimming. 

Simply spray 1-2 drops into your outer ear canal and let the liquid work its magic. Unfortunately, there's no recommended age linked to the product, but with the inclusion of alcohol, it's probably a good idea to skip this one if you're buying for your youngest.