Hey all. I was trying to clear out some ear wax that built up on one of my CIEM's sound tubes today. While I got some of it out using the ubiquitous cleaning tool, the rest got lodged deeper into the tube (almost touching the driver). I've been looking around for a viable extraction method but all I found was an expensive Jodi-Vac hearing aid vacuum. Does anyone else have a solution for removing the debris while ensuring the safety of the driver? Thanks!

is your wax dry flakey type or the wet orange goo?
 
My wax is the first type and I use a q-tip and isopropyl alcohol.  I unravel a little sliver of cotton to get way in there, and give it a twist.  If its right next to the driver, you could end up damaging it though... even with a little sliver of cotton.
 
Not sure how to get the orange gooey stuff out of there.

Mine is also the flaky kind. I might try the cotton swab, but I'm hesitant about using alcohol. Thanks!

Just tried the cotton and a it's a bit too soft. The wax is a rather large piece.