Eine Vorrichtung zum Reinigen eines Ohrs (20) eines Lebewesens durch ein flüssiges Medium (12, 13) mit einer Antriebseinheit (3), welche in einem Gehäuse (2) gelagert ist, soll durch ein axial angetriebenes Paddel (8) gekennzeichnet sein.The device (1) has a drive unit (3) supported in a housing (2) and axially driven by a paddle (8). A rotation direction of the paddle is adjustable. A medium container (5) is arranged in the housing. The paddle is positioned at a drive shaft (6). The housing comprises a seal (9) at a proximal end (17). The seal is connected with a silicone object (10) in a form-fit manner. The medium container is sealed against the drive unit through another seal (4). The housing comprises a multi-switch (11) for switching on and off the device and for selecting cleaning programs. An independent claim is also included for a method for cleaning an ear of an organism.