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To clean glasses nose pads, dip a toothbrush or cotton swab into a mixture of water and dish soap.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Use a cotton swab or dab with a microfiber cloth to treat spots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
For gunk around the edges, creases or buttons, use a damp cotton swab or gently scrub with a damp toothbrush.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Use a water pick or cotton swab to help gently push the stones out.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Use a cotton swab or dab with a microfiber cloth to treat spots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
For gunk around the edges, creases or buttons, use a damp cotton swab or gently scrub with a damp toothbrush.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Use a water pick or cotton swab to help gently push the stones out.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Cotton swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20swab. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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