Cotton Swab
$1.00
Estimated value as of 2026 · H-E-B Carolina Cotton Cotton Swabs 200 ct[2]
A cotton swab is a small stick with cotton tips used for personal care tasks like cleaning ears, applying makeup, or first aid.
Fun fact Q-tips cotton swabs typically cost about $0.01 per swab in consumer packs, making them one of the cheapest personal care disposables[1][6].
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