# Ear-Flushing Equipment The TEC Home Lets You Conduct Deep Ear Cleanings At Home By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tec-home References: [empoweryourmind.info](https://www.empoweryourmind.info/clear-ears-products-are-safe-alternatives-to-cotton-swabs/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-oto-tip-4-reasons-to-quit-q-tips-today/x/1695050) The TEC Home -- developed by San Francisco-based ear health start-up Clear Ear -- is a gadget that allows users to conduct full-scale deep ear cleanings in the comfort of their own home, rather than having to go to a doctor. It is designed to help remove ear wax plugs that can cause pain, discomfort and [hearing loss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-one-pro). The TEC Home sprays water into the sides of the [ear canal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfears-40), before suctioning out water and wax. It heats up water to body temperature before spraying it into your ears, helping to prevent dizziness. Clear Ear has taken to [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-30max) to raise funds to bring the TEC Home to market. A pledge of $100 will get you a TEC Home in December 2014 if the fundraising goal is met and the product comes to fruition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **At-home Healthcare:** The TEC Home allows users to conduct deep ear cleanings at home, disrupting the traditional need for a doctor's visit. - **Personal Health Devices:** The TEC Home is a gadget that offers a convenient way for individuals to remove ear wax plugs, providing an opportunity for the development of more personal health devices. - **Healthtech Innovations:** Clear Ear's TEC Home represents an innovative solution in the field of ear health, showcasing the potential for disruptive technology advancements in healthtech. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The TEC Home disrupts the healthcare industry by enabling individuals to conduct deep ear cleanings at home, potentially reducing the need for doctor visits. - **Consumer Electronics:** The TEC Home falls within the consumer electronics industry, catering to the growing demand for personal health devices. - **Medical Devices:** Clear Ear's TEC Home introduces a novel method for removing ear wax plugs, offering opportunities for innovation in the medical devices industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional Ear Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wush-pro-ear-cleaner.md) - [Hummingbird-Inspired Ear Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-cleaning-device.md) - [Non-Invasive Ear Treatment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earflo.md) - [Comprehensive Ear-Cleaning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-30max.md) - [Dehumidifing Ear Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbuds.md) - [Ear Condition-Diagnosing Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earhealth-earbuds.md) - [Self-Cleaning Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-athtwx9.md) - [Self-Fitting Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eargo-7.md) - [Custom Oral Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-device.md)