+1 on the alcohol/vinegar. If you've had one of these outer ear infections you'll remember what it felt like early on, so you're probably able to tell when it f

+1 on the alcohol/vinegar. If you've had one of these outer ear infections you'll remember what it felt like early on, so you're probably able to tell when it feels like you might be getting another one. Start using the alcohol/vinegar mixture immediately, and you might avoid the infection altogether. If you've never had one of these - you do not want to get one. They can be extremely painful.