Natural Ways to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear (and Why Our After-Swim Spray is a Must!)

Coach Jenny sells her swimmer’s ear drop blend - just $7 per bottle!

At Kona Swim Lessons, we believe in more than just teaching strong strokes — we care about your child’s whole swim experience, including what happens after they get out of the water. One of the most common issues we hear from swim families? Swimmer’s ear — that itchy, uncomfortable feeling that can turn into painful infections if left unchecked.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to spend big on store-bought drops or harsh chemicals. We’ve got a simple, natural, and budget-friendly DIY recipe that works — and a powerful follow-up tip that most swim families overlook.

Prefer a ready-made option? Coach Jenny also sells a pre-made swimmer’s ear solution — just ask at your next lesson! If you want to try making it yourself here is Coach Jenny’s recipe!

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🧴 DIY Natural Ear Drops to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

Recipe:

• 1 part distilled water (to gently dilute)

• 1 part white vinegar (to acidify the ear canal and fight bacteria)

• 1 part isopropyl alcohol (to dry out trapped water)

** If you want to be extra you could put 1 drop of CPTG Lavender essential oil from dōTERRA.

Mix and store in a small dropper bottle. After every swim, place 2–3 drops in each ear. Let it sit for a few seconds, then tilt the head to let it drain.

👉 This costs pennies per use and works just as well (if not better) than the name-brand swimmer’s ear drops.

👉 It’s safe, effective, and easy to keep in your swim bag year-round.

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💧 But What About Chlorine on the Skin? Isn’t that also causing havoc?

Most families focus only on rinsing with water — but chlorine is sneaky. It clings to the skin and hair even after showering, leading to dryness, itchiness, and irritated skin — especially in kids with sensitive skin.

That’s where our Vitamin C After-Swim Spray comes in.

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🌿 Why Our After-Swim Spray Works

Chlorine is alkaline and oxidative. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is acidic and neutralizes chlorine on contact.

Our spray uses just a few natural ingredients to:

• Dissolve lingering chlorine on skin and hair

• Restore skin’s pH balance

• Soothe irritation from daily swimming

• Leave kids smelling clean — not like pool chemicals

✨ Save Money. Use Cleaner Products and Swim Happier!

The combo of DIY swimmer’s ear drops and our After-Swim Vitamin C Spray is a powerful one-two punch to keep your family’s ears and skin healthy — without breaking the bank or using questionable ingredients.

Prefer a ready-made option? Coach Jenny sells a pre-made swimmer’s ear solution for $7 per bottle and her after swim spritz is $15 per bottle — just ask at your next lesson!

→ Healthier habits start after swim. Let’s make it easy.