It is very common to get water trapped in the ear canal easily. For instance, while taking a bath, playing water splash with your little cousin, or if you’re a swimmer, this experience must be usual.

What happens when water gets trapped in the ear?

According to experts, the water that gets trapped in the ear usually drains on its own, but if you leave it trapped for a longer time there are chances to develop ear infections.

Healthline explains that if the water doesn’t get drained, “the trapped moisture may lead to an ear infection. This type of ear infection in the external auditory canal of your outer ear is called swimmer’s ear (otitis externa).

Fortunately, it is not difficult to drain water out of your ears if you know these simple tricks. Follow these four easy techniques and get rid of the irritation.

4 Easy Techniques

Technique 1: Tilt Your Head

If you're lucky just tilting your head can drain water out of your ears easily. Otherwise, tilt your head and…

Technique 2: Gently Jiggle Your Ear

Another simple way to get water out of your ear is to gently jiggle your earlobe. “Gently tug or jiggle your earlobe while tilting your head downward toward your shoulder. You can also try shaking your head from side to side while in this position,” suggests Healthline.

Technique 3: Flush Your Ear Out

Remaining in the same position of tilting your head flush your ear out with water. This method may easily release water that is trapped in your ears.

Technique 4: Use a blow dryer

According to experts, using a blow dryer is also an alternate way to release water from an ear because the heat from a blow dryer may help evaporate the water inside your ear canal.