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Flush the pests away with a strong stream of water, followed by a damp cloth or a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 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
For dirtier pieces, dip a cotton swab into soapy water (using mild dish soap) and gently wipe the ring.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 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
For dirtier pieces, dip a cotton swab into soapy water (using mild dish soap) and gently wipe the ring.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Cotton swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20swab. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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