A tubular, soft, absorbent, pliable, latex-free gauze device for use on the index finger to clean and dry inner and outer areas of the ear, including the folds and crevices. The device, being applied to the index finger, can be inserted into the ear only up to the auricular cartilage and does not enter the ear canal. It has sufficient size, shape, and absorbency to effectively clean and dry large areas of the ear as well as the smaller areas, including folds and crevices. The device preferably is seamed along one or both sides and the seams terminate spaced from the open end to define slits that facilitate placement of the device on a finger. The device can be used on multiple sides by rotating it on the finger.
