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Q-tips Cotton Swabs 500 ea

 
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Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea
 
4.7

(based on 60 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (53)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (4)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (30)
  • Effective (30)
  • Safe (21)
  • Promotes healing (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Keep in the medicine cabinet (26)
    • Quick fix (13)
    • Long term use (12)
    • Emergency preparedness (11)
    • Keep in the trunk (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Parent (9), CPR trained (7), Novice first aid skills (6)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (36)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Was there ever any doubt?

    Aside from the fact that I think "safety swab" is the most absurd name for a Q-tip ever, was there ever really any doubt that this is the best brand? It's lik...Read complete review

    Aside from the fact that I think "safety swab" is the most absurd name for a Q-tip ever, was there ever really any doubt that this is the best brand? It's like "Kleenex" versus "tissues": there is a good reason that people say "Q-tip," rather than "cotton swab" in everyday language--they're just the only brand that matters.
    Important facts about Q-tips:
    1) they, as previous reviewers have mentioned, have more cotton at the ends.
    2) said cotton tends not to end up stuck to everything other than the Q-tip, as happens with generic brands.
    3) MOST IMPORTANTLY: the stick of the Q-tip is FIRM, not folding at the mere sight of an ear canal like every store brand swab does. since most people seem to disobey Q-tip packaging's direct orders NOT to put them in their ears, I figure this information would have been more ubiquitously reviewed. but since it has not been, I'm happy to report that Q-tip brand swabs are up to whatever task, or ear canal, you care to give them.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    NOT what they used to be!!

    As others have mentioned, these Q-tips used to be the very best with the softest, most cushiony tip. I have long refused to buy any other kind,especially generic brands. Until now, that...Read complete review

    As others have mentioned, these Q-tips used to be the very best with the softest, most cushiony tip. I have long refused to buy any other kind,especially generic brands. Until now, that is!Manufacturers are ruining their products by cutting the quality,size, thickness,you name it! They used to compete for our business by offering the softest,thickest products they could make. Now, their products no longer function for their intended purpose,whether it be Q-tips,facial tissues or zip lock type bags. Because they have all done it, we consumers have no where to turn for decent products. What happened to all the American "know how"? I'll just use the least expensive brand because they are all the same now,TERRIBLE!No longer brand loyal in Minnesota

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    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    NOT what they used to be!!

    By Natural Cleaning Fan

    from St Paul, MN

    describe yourself Loyal to brands I like

    See all my reviews

    Pros

      Cons

      • Cotton tip scratchy
      • Ineffective
      • Skimpy cotton tip

      Best Uses

        Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

        As others have mentioned, these Q-tips used to be the very best with the softest, most cushiony tip. I have long refused to buy any other kind,especially generic brands. Until now, that is!Manufacturers are ruining their products by cutting the quality,size, thickness,you name it! They used to compete for our business by offering the softest,thickest products they could make. Now, their products no longer function for their intended purpose,whether it be Q-tips,facial tissues or zip lock type bags. Because they have all done it, we consumers have no where to turn for decent products. What happened to all the American "know how"? I'll just use the least expensive brand because they are all the same now,TERRIBLE!No longer brand loyal in Minnesota

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Worst thing out there!

        By Jacki

        from Chicago, IL

        See all my reviews

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Difficult to Use
          • Messy

          Best Uses

            Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

            This has fallen apart on me all the time. The cotton will just stay inside my ear, which I have had get it out and was totally scared. This shouldn't happen. Other than that, it's always somewhat fuzzy and breaks apart. I don't understand why people have been giving 5 stars. This product is horrible! The cotton always falls off the stick. Also, the cotton portion will become somewhat messy and fuzzy. Not intact anymore. I switched to Johnson & Johnson, never fails, never fuzzes and never falls off the stick!! Q-tip manufactures horrible products!

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Where's the cotton?

            By Lorelei

            from Los Angeles

            describe yourself Seasoned Q-tip user

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

            • Harsh
            • Ineffective

            Best Uses

            • Cleaning small spaces
            • Make-up application

            Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

            The way these are described is FALSE" ..."and have more soft cotton at the tip. There is no softer or safer swab."
            500 is a lot so I only buy these once-a-year. I was shocked to find how skimpy they have become. I know manufacturers are making product smaller or quantitatively less, while charging the same price, in order to squeeze out more profit. I see the 10 or 12 oz, coffee instead of the old 16 oz. But, Q-tips? Don't skimp on the cotton - they're horrible., A little smattering of cotton wrapped on the tip - it really seems like it's 1/2 of the nice fat amount that cushioned it before. I'm looking for an off-brand and hoping they are better. I would rather pay more or have less quantity than have an inferior product I can't fix. Let's face it - I can always buy more coffee.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Nice

            Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

            Nice

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            5.0

            A must have for every day use

            By Health Conscious

            from Sacramento, CA

            describe yourself Parent

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Effective
            • Safe

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Emergency Preparedness
              • Keep In The Medicine Cabinet
              • Long Term Use

              Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

              I can't be without this product. Q-tips is the best brand for me and they are also very sturdy. I tried others but this is the best.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Forget the cheap ones...

              By FineTexan

              from TEXAS

              describe yourself CPR Trained, Medical Professional

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Real Q Tips

              Cons

              • There is nothing bad here

              Best Uses

              • Keep In The Medicine Cabinet
              • The Best

              Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

              The quality is so high that the off brands do not perform half as well. The cotton does not come off, they do not bend and are competetively priced. Worth the cost because if they don't work then what is the point?

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Nothing beats the classic

              By shoe at home kim

              from lewis center, ohio

              describe yourself Parent

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Effective
              • Safe

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Emergency Preparedness
                • Keep In The Medicine Cabinet

                Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

                These are the classics....not skimpy on the swab part. They might be a little more than generics, but worth every penny,

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                qtips

                By rose

                from baltimore, md

                describe yourself Parent

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Effective

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

                    the best brand i know without bending when you use them

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

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                    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    fine

                    By dools

                    from ct

                    describe yourself Novice First Aid Skills

                    See all my reviews

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Effective
                    • Safe

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Emergency Preparedness
                      • Keep In The Medicine Cabinet
                      • Keep In The Trunk
                      • Outdoor Activities
                      • Quick Fix

                      Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

                      fine

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

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                      5.0

                      always great

                      By SoftLips

                      from Riverdale, NY

                      See all my reviews

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Effective

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Keep In The Medicine Cabinet

                        Comments about Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 500 ea:

                        There is only one Q-Tip and it's fabulous.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

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