I use baby oil (don't know if it is available in the UK but it smells great). Place a few drops in the ear before bedtime and lay down with that ear facing skyward. Alternate with the other ear for a few nights then use the shower in the morning to direct a gentle stream of warm water in the ear to remove the prize or just let it fall out when it wishes. Repeat every few months but you should not have to use the shower following the initial rout.
I don't recommend syringing. As EB has stated, don't go trophy hunting with anything. Not even your fingers. It just pushes the wax inwards and compacts it. I don't have a problem with noise cancelling ear plugs if they are renewed frequently and inserted properly (I use them often).
Last edited by Tree; 20th Nov 2008 at 03:31.