Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 Count

by Q-Tips

Product Features

• 100% pure cotton tip; firm paper stick
• More cotton at the tip than any other swab
• Made with 100 percent natural materials; biodegradable
• For newborn baby care; applying and removing makeup; touching up manicures
• Please read all label information upon delivery

Product Description

More Cotton At The Tip* Than Any Other Swab.

Q-tips® Cotton Swabs are made with 100% pure cotton and have more soft cotton at the tip* than any other swab.  The firm paper stick gives gently under pressure, while a special adhesive secures the cotton to the stick.

Ideal for the whole family, and not just for ears.  Apply and remove makeup or touch up a manicure.  Gentle enough to care for newborn babies.

Q-tips® Cotton Swabs are made with 100% natural materials, unlike some other cotton swab brands, and are biodegradable when composted.  Please support recycling in your community.

Q-tips Cotton Swabs are ideal if the task requires a soft touch.  There is no softer or safer swab.

Handy Snap Lock Opening.

*From the end of the stick to the top of the swab.

Made in the USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005304H
• UPC: 305215007005
• Item model number: 030521512800
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #583 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #2 in Beauty > Tools & Accessories > Cotton & Swabs > Cotton Swabs
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Q-Tips, you've changed..., September 7, 2010

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justsomeguy - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

I recently bought some more Q-tips. I use them every day. You known when you're all dry from the shower but your ears are still wet? Well, these are the only things that will do the job. So, as I said, I recently bought some more. And may I say that I hate the generic versions of Q-tips: the CVS brand or Target version of Q-tips are weak. They bend when you apply any pressure to them. I like Q-tips because they are much stiffer and hold up perfectly when used.
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Q-Tips, you have let me down.
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My recent purchase has led me to discover that Q-tips have changed their formula: The shafts are now much weaker than before and are identical to those knock-off brands I mentioned earlier. This is a travesty. It's obvious that they are trying to save money by using less paper in the design of these things, but it's terrible. They don't hold up like they used to and it's driving me nuts. I now HATE Q-tips and will be buying the cheaper knock-off brands since they are now equal in quality.
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Q-Tips, shame on you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing but Qtips by Brand ..., May 24, 2010

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Roberta Karchner (United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

Early in my married days we were living, well let's call it, a low-income life. With a baby on the way I picked up another (lower-cost) brand. The sticks were harder and the cotton wasn't nearly as puffy and soft.

All I can say is that on this item you CAN tell the difference!

So in my house we always carry the Q-tips brand of cotton swabs and I must admit we also use a decent (and soft) toilet paper as well.

Some things just aren't worth skimping on no matter how tight your budget.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Darn Handy, March 5, 2009

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D. Mikels "It's always Happy Hour here" (Skunk Holler) - See all my reviews

Here in Skunk Holler, the wind does blow. And when the wind blows, dirt, dust, grime, and other unpleasantries become airborn; inevitably, on a windy day, I often feel like half an acre of dust has been deposited in my ears. That's why I always (count 'em, always) have an ample supply of the ever-ubiquitous Q-TIPS COTTON SWABS.

I know, I know: Everyone from the manufacturer to your Aunt Sally sternly warns not to clean your ears with the Q-Tips. But come on, we all do it. And I don't penetrate deep inside the ear (nor would I recommend it), but instead apply gently to the opening, as well as along all the curves on the outer ear. The little swab at the end of the stick picks up a lot of dirt, which makes me feel a whole lot better.

But these little critters are handy for so much more. Case in point: I'll dip a swab in some rubbing alcohol, then go to town on a keyboard. The swab scrubs in between the keys ever so easily, and you'll be amazed how much gunk you'll be able to lift out. Q-TIPS COTTON SWABS. Handy for you, handy for cleaning. Talk to the hand. . .
--D. Mikels, Esq.