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Dip a cotton swab into 70 percent rubbing alcohol and dab it directly onto the mealybug to kill it, then remove it from the leaf, says VanWyk.
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Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Dip a cotton swab or the corner of a clean cloth in olive oil, and gently rub it over the area to remove the residue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
A lot of people instinctively reach for a Q-tip or cotton swab to clean their ears.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Use a small brush or a cotton swab to apply the coconut oil, then open and close the hinge to work it in.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Dip a cotton swab or the corner of a clean cloth in olive oil, and gently rub it over the area to remove the residue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
A lot of people instinctively reach for a Q-tip or cotton swab to clean their ears.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Use a small brush or a cotton swab to apply the coconut oil, then open and close the hinge to work it in.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Cotton swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20swab. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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