In one aspect the present invention is directed to an ear-cleaning device comprising: a first cotton wad, for cleaning an ear of an individual a stick, the first cotton wad being wrapped on one end thereof, for inserting the first cotton wad into the ear a first guarding object attached to the one end of the stick, for limiting the entrance of the stick into the ear and detachment means of the first stick from the first guarding object, thereby preventing unintentional contact of the first cotton wad with the myringa of the ear, thereby preventing damage thereof while cleaning of the ear.
