The video above demonstrates what the doctor has to do for people who use Q-tips in their ears. Q-tips are extremely bad... don't use them! It's really easy to clean your ears more effectively, and you can read a book or play on your phone or something while you do it. Instead of a q-tip, tilt your head to the side and pour a half-teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide into one ear. Keep your head tilted for 15 minutes or so. You'll hear bubbling and popping -- that's normal. After 15 minutes, hold a paper towel up to your ear and let the hydrogen peroxide drain out. You'll see small bits of wax come out too. If you still feel like that ear is clogged up, do it again (usually not necessary). Then just tilt your head to the other side and do the exact same thing with the other ear. This is perfectly safe and easier than going to the doctor's office, where they do the exact same thing. Note, however, that wax is good for your ears, as it filters out dirt, bacteria, and other foreign particles, so don't clean your ears more than once or twice a week.