How Earplugs Can Help You Sleep When Snoring or Noise Disturbs

By: Maya from Bollsen

Struggling to sleep because of snoring or noise? Earplugs for sleeping are a proven, simple snoring solution that helps millions reclaim restful nights. Whether it’s your partner’s snoring, traffic, or ambient sounds, well-fitted earplugs like BOLLSEN Life+ act as effective sleep noise blockers, guiding you back to restorative slumber.

Whatever the cause, the result is frustratingly familiar—another restless night, another groggy morning. According to the Sleep Foundation, even low-level background noise can significantly interfere with your sleep cycle, preventing your brain from reaching the deep, restorative stages of rest.

Why Noise is So Disruptive

Even low-level sounds can prevent your brain from fully resting. Whether it’s snoring or street noise, the disruption to your sleep cycles can lead to increased stress, poor focus, and low energy.

Research shows that consistent exposure to sound during the night can interfere with deep sleep stages like REM. That’s why sleep noise blockers, like earplugs, are becoming a must-have for anyone serious about getting proper rest.

Earplugs for Sleeping: The Simple Snoring Solution

Let’s talk solutions. One of the easiest and most effective remedies is also the most overlooked: earplugs for sleeping.

Our Bollsen Life+ Earplugs are specially designed as both snoring solutions and sleep noise blockers. With their 24 dB noise reduction, soft silicone design, and reusable construction, they fit comfortably—even for side sleepers—and create a quieter world to rest in.

Need help choosing the right earplugs? Check out our best earplugs for sleeping guide.

How to Choose the Best Sleep Noise Blockers

Type Material SNR Comfort Level Reusability
Foam Polyurethane Up to 33 dB Moderate No
Plastic Rigid Thermoplastic Up to 25 dB Low Yes
Bollsen Life+ Medical Silicone 24 dB High Yes

Curious about foam, silicone, or reusable options? See our guide on earplug types for sleeping for a full breakdown.

Are Earplugs Safe to Use Every Night?

Yes—when used correctly. According to Healthline, earplugs are safe for regular use, especially when made with non-irritating materials and cleaned regularly.

Reusable options like Bollsen Life+ are designed to be worn comfortably night after night. Still, it’s important to wash them routinely and insert them gently to avoid irritation.

For best results, follow our short earplug insertion guide to ensure a proper fit and maximum noise blocking.

Sleep-Enhancing Tips with Earplugs

  • Pair with white noise for enhanced blocking

  • Keep a consistent sleep schedule

  • Dim lights 1 hour before bed

  • Practice quiet mindfulness before sleep

For further guidance on maintaining optimal earplug effectiveness and sleep environment, explore authoritative resources like the CDC’s Sleep Hygiene Tips.

A Final Word on Sleep and Sound

If noise is robbing you of rest, it’s time to try something simple and effective. Earplugs for sleeping are affordable, accessible, and powerful tools to combat unwanted sound. As snoring solutions, they reduce frustration and improve harmony—especially if you share a bed.

Explore the comfort and peace of Bollsen Life+ Earplugs and give your nights the quiet they deserve.

FAQs About Earplugs and Snoring Solutions

They dampen the noise by 24 dB, enough to muffle the snoring, while you will still be able to hear important sounds, such as alarm clock. 
No, our earplugs are made of soft medical silicone, which will adapt to you ear canal perfectly.
Yes, if cleaned regularly and stored properly. Wash them with mild soap and water after every use.