Foam

Foam snoring earplugs are some of the most common types available. Some are made from dense foam that will hold its shape for a year or more even with daily use. This dense foam earplug is designed to keep out nearly all sounds. Users however have said that they are still able to hear their alarm clock, door bell, or children when wearing the plugs.

When buying foam snoring earplugs, choose high quality plugs such as SnorPlugs as they are intended to be comfortable for long wear and to maintain their shape over a year or more of use. They absorb moisture in the ear canal and which can help them to feel comfortable longer.

However, many people find that foam snoring earplugs can fall out or become uncomfortable as they sleep because there is something stuffed in their ear. For people with that problem an over the ear sound blocker could be more effective.

Wax

Wax ear plugs are popular among swimmers and for snoring earplugs because of their custom fit. These wax earplugs are balls of wax which fill the ear to muffle all noise and conform to the ear exactly. These wax ear plugs will usually only be effective for a couple of uses but are usually sold in packs of eight or ten.

Wax snoring earplugs are often comfortable all night and will stay in place out side the ear canal with little difficulty. Many people find the wax earplugs more comfortable than foam because they become nearly unnoticeable after a few minutes; they will match and maintain body temperature and they are soft and light.

Silicone

Silicone snoring earplugs are another popular choice. The earplugs are not designed to fit in the ear canal but in the outer ear over the opening. The silicone creates a seal over the ear canal muffling sound and making it easier for people to sleep next to a snoring partner.

Silicone snoring earplugs have a tendency to last longer than wax earplugs; however, because they are sticky they must be stored in their packaging. Any amount of time in the open air is likely to attract dust and render the earplugs unusable.