» Why ear candling is a dangerous, ineffective way to remove ear wax - and safer ways to do it Why ear candling is a dangerous, ineffective way to remove ear wax - and safer ways to do it Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnightJan 27, 2021, 04:48 IST Ear candling has been proven to be ineffective.triocean/Getty Images Ear candling does not work and has many dangerous health risks like your ears getting clogged with candlewax, your eardrum getting punctured, and ear infections. Ear candling involves placing a hollow candle in one ear and lighting the other end, which also puts you at risk of getting burns from hot wax.