Kamala Harris will be on the ballot as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in November 2024. As we all know, running for president and potentially serving as Commander in Chief is an incredibly demanding role, and we wish her the best.
While Vice President Harris likely has excellent hearing, she might want to consider investing in some quality earplugs to help maintain it during the intense campaign season and potentially beyond. Many prominent presidents and politicians from the past have struggled with hearing, or had issues due to exposure to loud noises. Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton are just two of a number of popular politicians who have suffered from hearing loss.
We don’t know if Kamala Harris currently uses earplugs, but if she did, she might choose from some of these!
Super Leight USA Earplugs
Well, let’s face it, you could not find more American earplugs than these. Super Leight USA Earplugs are manufactured by Howard Leight, the earplug division of Honeywell. As you will see they are distinctive foam earplugs made up of the three colours of the USA flag. If we were designing Earplugs for Presidents, we may well have come up with a similar, red, white and blue colour scheme.
Novelty aside, these are actually decent earplugs. They have an extremely high Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 33dB, which means that they will protect your ears in even the harshest environments. They also have a distinctive bell form which copies the contours of the inner ear to provide the highest possible noise reduction and to stop the earplug from popping back out of the ear.
Another advantage of these earplugs is that they are supplied individually wrapped, which means that you can carry them in single pairs in your bag or pocket and they can be opened, fresh and clean, just when you need to use them.
Not surprisingly, these earplugs originated in the USA. However, we now stock these earplugs, so that we can supply this great earplug to our UK and international customers.
Mack’s Snore Blockers Earplugs
When it comes to all-American earplugs, we cannot ignore Mack’s earplugs. After all, they promote themselves as “USA’s #1 Selling and #1 Doctor Recommended Ear Plug Brand”
The range of earplugs from Mack’s is both impressive and varied and they offer earplugs for all situations and environments. We are particular fans of their foam earplugs. Not only are they attractive to look at, they fit the ear really well and are super comfortable, allowing you to wear them for extended periods easily.
Mack’s SnoreBlockers Earplugs are one of the most popular earplugs in the Mack’s range, and it is easy to see why. The super soft foam used to make these earplugs is one of the main factors. This makes them a really comfortable earplug to wear in bed at night. They also have a special X mark on the end of them, which may not seem significant. However, this little emboss helps to reduce the pressure of the foam earplug in the ear canal, which is why they remain comfortable to wear, even over extended periods.
Even though Mack’s Earplugs are as American as Apple Pie, these particular ones are manufactured in Sweden. Not that this really matters, as they are fantastic earplugs for sleeping.
Hearos Ultimate Softness Earplugs
The Hearos earplugs brand was founded in 1992 in California by Doug Pick. The range of earplugs is impressive and they have products that are good for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Many of the earplugs are proudly manufactured in North America. They have also developed a unique proprietary foam technology, called PowerSoft, which helps make the earplugs really comfortable to wear.
Probably our favourite earplug in the whole Hearos range are the Hearos Ultimate Softness Earplugs.
These are made from a unique polyurethane foam for the most enjoyable fit. They have also been tested and certified to provide a Noise Reduction Rating of 32 decibels. A unique feature of Hearos foam earplugs is that they have a roll down and “slowly recover” property. This gives you loads of time to correctly position them in your ears.
Hearos foam earplugs are hypoallergenic. For maximum hygiene, they should be discarded as soon as dirt or wax accumulates on the earplugs.
3M EARsoft Yellow Neons Earplugs
3M is an American company that produces over 60,000 products under several brands. They are particularly famous for their line of Earplugs and boast an impressive array of products. One of the most popular earplugs in their range are EARsoft Yellow Neons Earplugs.
Yellow Neons are often touted as “the industry’s most comfortable earplug” due to their tapered soft skin. Whether this is true or not is a question of debate. What is not in dispute is that these popular earplugs are great for protecting your ears from damaging sounds, wherever you may need to use them. Each pair of these earplugs will protect your ears from sound up to 33 dB. The soft, low pressure foam expands gently in the ear canal to allow an excellent fit for all ear sizes. It also makes them perfect for all-day wearability.
If you are looking for a slightly quirkier take on this favourite earplug, why not try Yellow Neon Blasts Earplugs. This is a limited edition version of the earplug that features a red flame motif on the characteristic yellow foam. Only released in the USA, Zoom Health has imported a quantity of these earplugs so that we can make them available to our UK and international customers.
Campaign Trail Protection
Let’s face it – presidential campaigns are loud! From roaring crowd chants to the whirring helicopter blades of Marine One, a candidate’s ears take quite a beating. During the 2020 campaign season, sound experts measured noise levels at political rallies reaching a whopping 100 decibels – that’s about as loud as a motorcycle revving its engine right next to you!
While shaking hands and connecting with voters, Vice President Harris will likely encounter everything from blasting sound systems to enthusiastic supporters. You’ll often spot secret service agents wearing discrete earpieces, but what many people don’t realise is that some of these devices actually include hearing protection features.
For campaign staff working these events, we’ve got a hot tip: double up on protection during the loudest rallies. Try combining moldable foam earplugs with noise-reducing earmuffs. This dynamic duo can knock down dangerous decibel levels while still letting you hear important conversations. After all, you can’t run a successful campaign if you can’t hear what your team is saying!
Earplugs Sample Pack
With so many earplugs on the market, Vice President Harris may well be looking for options to try during her campaign trail. After all, finding the right earplug is a personal thing. At Zoom Health we hope that we have made the process a bit simpler by introducing our Earplugs Sample Packs which contain a wide selection of different earplugs in foam, silicone and wax.
If you are struggling to sleep or work due to excessive noise in your environment, this is the pack for you. Inside each earplug pack you will find 13 pairs of earplugs from all the leading brands. 11 pairs are foam earplugs. We have also included 1 pair of silicone earplugs and one pair of wax earplugs so that you can try those out too.
Try all the earplugs in the pack and choose which one you like best. You can then order those specific earplugs from our website at a great price. We even give you a discount code to use, to obtain an even better price.
Once you have found your perfect earplug you are all set. If Vice President Harris wants to drop by, we can sort her out too. We would love to supply earplugs for presidents! 🙂
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This post was originally published in January 2021. It was last updated in October 2024.
