I’m down to my last clean pair and I’d love to not have to buy a ton more of these down the line. They’re essential for any time I end up at a music-centric event, or really most events that include music. I’ll be scrolling through the earplug recommendations in this community too
As others have said, they’re usually disposable. If not, or if you want to try cleaning them anyway, try putting them into a mesh bag or something similar, then put them in the washing machine on a gentle wash cycle and let them dry naturally.
Obviously, try this with a small amount first, so that if they don’t survive the process it’s not the end of the world. If you don’t have a mesh bag, a clean sock should be ok, just tie the end closed.
You can wash them in the sink with warm water and a little bit of soap too, but it’s more work. Just remember to rinse them thoroughly before they go back in your ears :)
Don’t, especially not with water. All it will do is create a breading ground for bacteria and lead to an ear infection. Trust me, they aren’t fun.