Ok...so I recently saved a 4 wk old barn kitten.  No one would take him as he
wasn't eating/eliminating like the others and it was too much work.  I am
currenlty unemployed so I brought him home and have tought him to eat and
potty.  He's playful and great...I suspected he wasn't hearing well....I had
done a flea inspection and glanced in his ears.  All appeared well.   upon
closer inspection his little ears are plugged full of debri.  I have had cats
all my life and one or two had ear mites.  A 50/50 solution of vinigar and
water rotated with warm mineral/garlic oil.  I also treat every other day
with the ear mite medicine.  I seem to be getting most of it and yes i stick
to cotton balls and tissue for the most part but have had several vets send
me digging with those long q tips.  I'm not going in far...i'm getting a TON
of stuff out...unbelievable amounts .  But i'm worred that there is more deep
down in and I dont' want to put all these fluids in and have a buildup and
have him get sick.  I truly cannot afford a vet and am doing the best I can
by the lil guy.  If he were lathargic or not eating i'd find a way to take
him but he really seems fine and as i said seems to be quite happy to be
hearing...he actually stands still and lets me clean his ears i think because
it feels good.

Please let me know if  anyone has any further helpful ideas !
Thanks !