Mack's Aqua Blocks Earplugs

Advantages: Block out all noises, soft and easy to use and not too expensive
Disadvantages: MAy cause an infection if you are not careful

...I have been using Boots Disposable Earplugs for a few months and I can honestly highly recommend them to anyone who needs to block out noises during the night, in order to aid restful sleep. I have been married for forty-five years and I would say that during the past ten to fifteen years my wife has developed an annoying habit of snoring very loudly throughout most of the night. She tells me i am also guilty of this, but obviously as i am asleep i am unaware. Boots Disposable Earplugs have been a Godsend to us both and have allowed us both to sleep peacefully and awake refreshed the following morning. I discovered these almost accidentally. I was in Boots the Chemist one day actually looking for some corn pads when I came across these. Boots apparently make a fairly wide range of earplugs but what attracted me... Read review

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Advantages: They work very well
Disadvantages: Er, none really

...are either overdoing it or need to see your GP). Hold them in place until they have expanded within the ear. The T shaped end helps to block out noise that might creep past the ear canal entrance. PERFORMANCE Excellent. Snore Calm's earplugs claim to have a noise reduction rating of 35 decibels, allegedly one of the highest reduction rates available. They are soft and squidgy (important for insertion) and comfortable inside the ear, no uncomfortable pressured feeling. My right ear often expels its earplug during the night (any brand), but with these I cut off a few mm to shorten it, which works for me. Few of us have both ear canals the same shape or length. Since I bought these I have slept, hurrah, over my neighbours' tendencies to power shower all night, bang doors, rev motors, play music/TV etc. Did I mention I live in what estate... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, effective, easy to use
Disadvantages: None

...disposable foam earplugs. The little box contains three pairs of bright orange ear plugs, enough for me, my boyfriend and one spare for next time. The back of the box contains instructions for how to use the earplugs. Basically, you squeeze the narrower end and shove them in your ears. It takes them four diagrams to tell you this! You can't say they're not thorough. They felt a little weird to me at first, since I've never worn ear plugs before. But, they weren't at all uncomfortable and they did block out the noise extremely well. I can't say how well they work compared with other brands, because these are the only brand I've ever tried. I can't see myself wanting to try other brands, since these were the cheapest in the shop and performed as well as I'd hoped. I managed to get about six hours sleep, despite lying on the floor with quite... Read review

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