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As others have said, they're usually disposable. If not, or if you want to try cleaning them anyway, try putting them into a mesh bag or something similar, then put them in the washing machine on a gentle wash cycle and let them dry naturally.
Obviously, try this with a small amount first, so that if they don't survive the process it's not the end of the world. If you don't have a mesh bag, a clean sock should be ok, just tie the end closed.
You can wash them in the sink with warm water and a little bit of soap too, but it's more work. Just remember to rinse them thoroughly before they go back in your ears :)
Don't, especially not with water. All it will do is create a breading ground for bacteria and lead to an ear infection. Trust me, they aren't fun.