The study printed in the Journal of Otolaryngology found that the noise to the left and right of a convertible driver can reach more than 88 decibels at speeds over 50 mph. Higher speeds may increase those figures to even higher, more damaging, decibel levels. Remember, permanent hearing damage can occur after repeated exposure to decibel levels at merely 85.

Motorcycling earplugs may come in handy for those Sunday afternoon drives in your convertible. If anything, they would make your drive more comfortable and at the same time, protect your ears from permanent damage. There are many different types of earplugs that can protect your ears while you drive your convertible. The following three are most likely your best choices.

You can purchase Moldex Spark Plugs Pocket Pak. There are two pairs of contoured shape earplugs in a handy plastic case. They are bright in colour and highly comfortable. They are capable of blocking up to 35 decibels making them extremely protective.

Another good choice would be Alpine MotoSafe earplugs. You can hear ambient noise because of the attenuating filters, but they also block damaging decibels. You’ll be able to hear your passengers and sounds such as emergency vehicles. They are also reusable. Just a quick wash and dry and they’ll be good to go for your next road trip.

For the avid driver, ProGuard makes custom motorcycle earplugs. You simply order the complete kit and take it with you to a predetermined audiology lab where impressions will be taken of your ears. Send the impressions back in the kit and your custom earplugs will arrive in just 14 business days. You’ll be amazed at the extreme comfort and protection custom earplugs provide because they’ve been created to fit the exact shape of your ear canal. They come with a few different filters to change the level of protection.

This is just another example of how earplugs come in handy for many common activities. Whether you’re driving a convertible or a motorcycle, there’s a pair of earplugs that will help protect your hearing for many years to come while you enjoy your road trips. Protecting your ears is an easy remedy, so make sure you protect your hearing today!

Cheers for now!

Meghan

At first, summer was flying by. My two kids were happy to be home taking a break from the daily routine of going to school. Yes, my house was still noisy with the sounds of my kids and their friends from the neighbourhood playing a lively game of Wii sports or running in the sprinkler in the front yard. But those were “happy” sounds; laughter, giggles and screams of delight as they blasted each other with super-soakers and water balloons. Sounds that parents relish, not choose to block with earplugs.

Now, as the weeks pass, they are becoming bored and grouchy. Even the large group of neighbourhood kids are beginning to behave like a big pack of squabbling siblings rather than a group of buddies. “He did this, she did that, blah, blah, blah…” Arghhh!! It’s enough to drive a parent insane, especially the one that stays home with the kids AND tries to run a business from her home office!

So, this is what has me pondering whether I could responsibly wear foam earplugs, and not just any foam earplugs but Moldex Spark Plug earplugs that block enough decibels to drown out a jack-hammer or jet taking off. My problem, of course, is the worry that I’ll miss something important, like “Mom, is it okay if I skateboard off the roof?” You laugh, but I actually had a teenage cousin who did this and broke his arm (darn lucky that’s all he broke!).

And what about the bickering? Now, it doesn’t make much sense to use foam earplugs that only block enough decibels to protect my ears yet allow ambient noise and conversation to be heard. I’d still have to hear them fighting, but if I can’t hear them and don’t run in to separate them, will they eventually clobber each other or begin tossing the room about? Something about “survival of the fittest” comes to mind.

Night time doesn’t seem to offer as much relief as it used to, either. The sun sets later and consequently, the kids are up later, leaving little time for my husband and I to enjoy each other’s company without managing children. My kids don’t seem to have that innate knowledge that my sister and I had when we were little. As long as you’re quiet and not causing trouble, the grown-ups in the house seem to ignore the bedtime clock!

No, my kids continue to run about, bicker and call for assistance every 5 minutes. And of course, summer is host to plenty of sleepovers for which parents have the sheer joy of being up most of the night keeping not only their kids, but other people’s kids out of mischief. And why is it I always get tagged with this duty while my husband snores away in the bedroom with his sleeping earplugs?

Well, I can’t really wear earplugs and ignore the noise, nor can I put my earphones on and play my favourite tunes because of course, I might miss something important. Speaking of which, I don’t hear anyone right now. Hmmm… that usually means they are up to something they ought not to be doing. Maybe I like the noise better!

Cheers!

Meghan

When you need earplugs for the workplace, the best way to buy them is in bulk. Earplugs, of course, last forever, so you don’t need to worry about over-buying. Whether you need a high level of hearing protection or a means to allow your employees hearing protection and still allow communication, Moldex offers a solution. You can even purchase colourful Moldex Spark Plug earplugs in a bulk dispenser, offering a fun and highly effective solution for hearing protection.

Simply purchase the earplug dispenser wall mount, attach it to the wall and place the dispenser on the mount. All of the Moldex bulk earplug dispensers are designed to fit on the wall mount, so if you change your earplug from Purafit earplugs to Spark Plug earplugs, you won’t have to purchase another wall mount.

The dispensers are designed to drop one pair at a time into the hands of your employees, so you won’t end up with bunches of unusable earplugs on a dirty floor. The dispenser has no tray that has to be dusted either! Any time I can avoid dusting, I do!

Not only that, but you can be sure that compliance will increase. Earplug Dispensers are highly visible, so your employees will see the earplugs and remember to grab a pair. They are also very convenient, which makes it easier for your employees to grab a pair rather than searching through the safety closet or safety supply box.

The bright green colour of Mack’s Purafit earplugs makes it easy to check compliance. The dispensers, whether Moldex Purafit earplugs or Moldex Mellows earplugs are very easy for safety inspectors to spot. This will save you from fines that may be incurred for non-compliance.

There are other useful bulk earplugs, but if you have a high volume of employees, the earplug dispensers might be your best solution!

I can’t think of a place where comfort is more imperative than in the bedroom. And, sleep is SOOO important to your health. Obviously, sleep deprivation can cause fatigue, sluggishness, weakness and fuzzy thinking, but in addition, it has long-term affects such as premature aging! Yikes! Sleeping earplugs can block those annoying nighttime noises whether that’s a partner snoring or grinding their teeth or the neighbour’s yappy poodle they forgot to let in for the night.

You wouldn’t believe the noise level of some of the common things in a home. Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and even some cheap, older dishwashers can have dangerous noise levels. The winner? Children’s toys, some of which have a decibel level as high as a jet taking off! Protect your ears (and sanity) with foam earplugs and your tot’s ears by turning down the volume or using toddler earmuffs.

Foam earplugs are highly adaptable to most ear canals, but for women and children, there are specialty sizes that may fit better than standard foam earplugs. Pretty pink women’s earplugs and soft, comfy junior foam earplugs will form fit to smaller ear canals making them more comfortable and effective.

For ultimate protection, industrial workers and other folks who are exposed to really loud noises, Moldex Spark Plug earplugs offer very high protection levels. Moldex Mellows earplugs are great for noisy environments where communication is necessary. They block the dangerous levels while still allowing for ambient noise and conversation.

Available in many different quantities, foam earplugs are fantastic for home or work. The new earplug dispensers available make compliance a snap and lower waste costs as one pair is dispensed directly into the employee’s hand. Speaking of compliance, industrial foam earplugs are really brightly coloured making them highly visible!

I keep a pair of earplugs with me at all times, and I always carry extra for long flights and vacations. It’s nice to have them with if one of my kiddos has trouble sleeping in the “strange” environment of a hotel. Personally, I sleep like a baby knowing someone else will be cleaning up the next day! Gotta’ love maid service!

Cheers!

Meghan