What is Mimikaki?

Mimikaki are instruments mainly used in Asian countries to remove ear wax. A typical one (easily obtained in Japanese convenience stores) is a often roughly 8 inch bamboo stick, having a small scoop on one end and a tuft of cotton on the other.

How do you use Mimikaki?

Using mimikaki With the metal mimikaki, what you want to do is lightly scrape along the edges of the ear to clean out the wax. There is no need to apply pressure and be careful not to go too far into the ear canal.

Are Earpicks bad?

As a result, trying to scrape out anything from your ear can be incredibly dangerous and it could damage your inner ear. Another issue is that these picks can easily pick up bacteria if they’re not cleaned correctly, and insert it into your ear could be very dangerous.

What are fluffy ear picks for?

This is used to clean out tiny specks of flaky ear wax on the outer ear that may have broken off during the process of ear cleaning.

What kind of Mimikaki do they use in Japan?

A few of the more common types include: Bamboo: The original mimikaki in Asia has been in use for over 1,000 years if not much longer. Essentially a stick that has been smoothed out, these will eventually crack and scratch so will need to be replaced regularly. These can still be purchased today, but are being replaced by more modern types.

What does a Mimikaki ear cleaner look like?

Mimikaki may appear interesting to foreigners, but they can be both comfortable and relaxing. Ear cleaners have been around for over 1000 years in Europe and Asia both, but in Asia these were typically made of bamboo with a sharp point, curved upward for scraping.

How big is a bamboo ear pick spoon?

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