Ear cleaner working at the roadside in Pakistan

Ear cleaning by the roadside may not be medically advisable but it is definitely popular with passer-bys. Roadside ear-cleaners can be distinguished from others because of the typical red-coloured headgear worn by them. Karachi, Pakistan. 07/02/2010.

The ear-cleaners are better known as ‘kaan mailiae’,
and the low charges are an added attraction for people. The tools used by the ear-cleaners are basic and rudimentary. The task is executed professionally, with stress being laid on the customer being asked to sit still. Any sudden movement can hurt the ear.

An ear-cleaner at Sadar Bazar, claimed that the process of ear-cleaning was safe and there was no risk to the ear-drum.