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Q-Tips Antimicrobial Cotton Swabs - 300ct

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$3.29 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs, your trusty first aid companions for when you need a little extra kick of hygiene
  • Treated to help protect cotton from germs, these super soft cotton swabs make confidently caring for cuts and scrapes easier than ever
  • Our thick cotton swabs are specially treated to stay fresh, giving you peace of mind when gently cleaning unexpected scrapes or carefully applying ointments and creams
  • Gentle, yet mighty, our 100% cotton swabs provide a nurturing touch that is safe and reliable for all your first aid needs
  • Use as a makeup remover tool to perfect your pout and fix smudges, smears and everything in between
  • Let's nurture the planet together. Q-tips Cotton Swabs are eco-warriors; all of our packaging includes information on what components are recyclable

Description

Introducing Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs, the ultimate first aid and beauty companions. With the softest tip at each end treated to help protect cotton from germs, our Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs are here to help you navigate every slip, trip and stumble. Our swabs are light and portable so you can carry them on-the-go. Perfect for when you’re in a pinch, these first aid Q-tips provide a gentle touch you can always count on. From cuts, scrapes and everything in between, Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs are the ultimate first aid kit essential for gently and hygienically applying ointment to help treat and soothe minor injuries. The “Q” stands for “Quality,” something we’ve stood by since we were founded by Leo Gerstenzang in 1923. Today, Q-tips is the leading cotton swab brand and has been trusted for superior softness, versatility and unmatched quality for more than 100 years. At Q-tips, we care not only for you but also for the environment. Our Q-tips are eco-warriors; all of our packaging includes information on what components are recyclable. It's a win-win for you and Mother Earth!

Disposability: Do not flush
Package Quantity: 1
Number of units per package: 300
TCIN: 87043650
UPC: 305210179004
Item Number (DPCI): 052-14-0006
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Allergens & Warnings:

WARNING: DO NOT INSERTSWAB INTO EAR CANAL. ENTERING THE EAR CANAL COULD CAUSE INJURY. IFUSED TO CLEAN EARS, STROKESWAB GENTLY AROUND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE EAR ONLY. KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.54 inches length x 4.31 inches width x 8.66 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.32 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What specifically are the anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents?

submitted by Peilan - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi Peilan, our antimicrobial processing aid consists of Tricolosan and Methocel. We hope this information is helpful!

    submitted byQTipExpert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

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4.8 out of 5 stars with 1328 reviews
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
75% would recommend
12 recommendations

It's multifunctional and the cotton is durable

5 out of 5 stars
briggimarp_7750 - 20 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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Excellent texture and effectiveness, It's multifunctional and the cotton is durable. Good packaging, I'd like them to change the packaging so the product is protected from dust. Doesn’t have scent.
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Love

5 out of 5 stars
martinae31_6438 - 22 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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These qtips are amazing! I’ve been using this brand all my life! I use them for many different things! The quality is amazing they work amazing and the packaging is great!
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Staple in my routine

5 out of 5 stars
salamancagirl_9844 - 27 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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I’ve always trusted Q-tips for their quality, but the antimicrobial version takes it up a notch. The cotton stays firmly on the tip (no unraveling like with cheaper brands), and it feels good knowing there’s an extra layer of hygiene built in. I use these for everything—from cleaning ears (gently!) to fixing makeup and even cleaning small electronics. They feel sturdy, don’t bend too easily, and the cotton is soft but dense enough to be effective. The antimicrobial feature doesn’t change the feel or function, but it gives me peace of mind, especially if I’m using them around cuts or sensitive areas. Definitely worth it if you want a cleaner, more reliable swab.
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Useful

5 out of 5 stars
sarahydsa_1697 - 27 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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I recently tried the Q-tips Antimicrobial Cotton Swabs, and I'm really impressed with this enhanced version of a household staple! The **packaging** is the classic, familiar Q-tips box, which is practical and easy to store. It keeps the swabs neatly organized and protected, ensuring they remain clean until ready for use. As for **scent**, there is none, which is exactly what you want from a cotton swab. They're odorless, ensuring they don't introduce any unwanted fragrance during use. The **texture** of the cotton tips is soft, yet firm and securely wrapped around the stick. They feel gentle on the skin while being effective for precise application or cleaning. The antimicrobial treatment is infused into the cotton, so it doesn't alter the texture at all. What sets these apart is their **effectiveness**. Beyond the standard utility of Q-tips for makeup touch-ups, cleaning delicate areas, or crafts, the antimicrobial aspect provides an added layer of hygiene. This gives me extra peace of mind, especially when using them for sensitive applications. They effectively clean and apply, with the bonus of inhibiting bacterial growth on the swab itself. While the specific antimicrobial **ingredients** aren't overtly highlighted, the fact that they are incorporated into a trusted brand like Q-tips speaks to a commitment to enhanced hygiene, without compromising the core quality. It's a subtle but significant upgrade to an essential product. Overall, the Q-tips Antimicrobial Cotton Swabs are a smart innovation. They maintain the excellent quality and versatility of traditional Q-tips while offering an extra benefit of antimicrobial protection, making them even more reliable for a multitude of uses!
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Great use

5 out of 5 stars
anissam46_4002 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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These q-tips are my preferred go to when in need, They are not thin like some and Doesnt irritate my ear. definitely recommend! I also like the packaging easy to open and close
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Easy, effective Q-tips

5 out of 5 stars
annaliseee_1142 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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Effective product, cleans small space and ear canals with its two-sided design. The product was comfortable and unscented, and is naturally textured through its cotton base.
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Constant purchase

5 out of 5 stars
anuhiyaa_5618 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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Staple in our household. So soft and comfortable to use. Doesn’t irritate the ears. Great quantity for the price. Not just for ear, I use it for applying eye makeup and stuff
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great product

5 out of 5 stars
alexm617_7352 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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Love how versatile Q-tips are! Great for makeup touch-ups, cleaning ears, and even craft projects. Super soft and they don’t fall apart. I always keep a box handy!
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Reliable

5 out of 5 stars
trinhn50_3180 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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These cotton swabs are exactly what I needed for daily grooming and minor touch-ups. The cotton tips are soft but stay securely attached to the stick, which I really appreciate—no unraveling or shedding. They're great for cleaning ears, applying ointments, and even fixing makeup smudges. I also use them for small household tasks like cleaning keyboard crevices. One small con is that a few sticks in the pack were slightly bent, but nothing that made them unusable. Overall, they're a versatile, affordable staple to have on hand, and I’ll definitely be ordering them again!
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Soft

5 out of 5 stars
martab161_4136 - 2 months ago
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Q-tips are a classic and reliable product. The cotton is soft and tightly packed, so it doesn’t fall apart during use. They’re great for cleaning ears (carefully), applying or removing makeup, and other small tasks like cleaning electronics. The stick is firm enough not to bend easily, which makes them easy to use. Overall, a simple, useful item that’s good to always have at home.
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Less cotton on the swabs

3 out of 5 stars
Loa88 - 4 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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I just got a box of 750 and the first time I used them, I noticed there wasn’t as much cotton of the ends and I could feel the hard stem. I hope they restore hem to original softness as these hurt.
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I’ve been using Q-tips Cotton Swabs for years, and

4 out of 5 stars
isabelg325_7674 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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The cotton tips are soft and well-packed, making them gentle on the skin. They are highly effective for multiple uses, whether it’s cleaning, applying makeup, or even small household tasks. The box is practical and holds 300 swabs, making it a good value. Made from 100% pure cotton, they feel high quality and safe for various uses. These swabs don’t have any noticeable scent, which is great for those who are sensitive to fragrances.
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Dangerous tips

2 out of 5 stars
GerriB - 4 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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I bought my annual supply of QTips & I have found your product's tip to be poorly wrapped w/cotton which causes painful experiences. Sad that your Corporation lessens your product quality to make bigger profits!
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Qtips- what's happened?

1 out of 5 stars
MsLadyH - 4 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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I used to love Qtips. Nothing else compared to them. Use them everyday on different things. But I just bought a box & they are horrible. They're like the no name ones now. The sticks aren't as hard anymore. They bent like the knockoffs ones. And they don't have as much cotton on the end anymore. They're garbage!! I could've bought the no name ones & saved myself a couple bucks & got the same quality. I don't know what I'm going to use now!!!! I'm not happy...they're just Qtips. Why couldn't you just leave them alone?!?!
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Last 6-8 Months (Q-Tips)

3 out of 5 stars
Sweetpea - 5 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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I Love Q-Tips and have only purchased this brand (Q-Tips) for as long as I can remember and I am 54 years old, it's been a generational thing in my family :) However, in the last 6-8 months approximately, whenever it was when they redesigned the box they come in, I have found many of them have a quite thicker then normal end and on another, barely any cotton at all.. I will continue to buy them, in hopes that it will correct itself.. :) The thicker ones don't fit in my ear lol
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Changed for the worse

1 out of 5 stars
Tim W - 5 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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Q tip has changed their swabs, they now have less cotton on the tip and the sticks are now so flimsy they practically fold in have while you are using them. Q-tips used to be best but now are the worst . Won’t be buying them anymore
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Quality changed

1 out of 5 stars
Logan P - 5 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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Been using qtips my whole life and I'm 40 years old and all of a sudden the last few boxes I've gotten have been such horrible quality that I had to switch to a cheap off brand instead that ended up being better quality. They are so flimsy they bend if you try and do anything with them. I can't clean my ears or do my makeup at all with them because they bend instantly if you put pressure on them. It was never like this before so they obviously tried to go cheap on their materials but now they aren't even usable. I switched to an off brand which ended up being better quality and half the price. They will lose business if they don't put the quality back to what it used to be.
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Not happy

1 out of 5 stars
Karen - 6 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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Q-tips are nothing like they use to be!!! Not much cotton! I am very disappointed! Do better q-tips I have used them all my life....so disappointed
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Use to be great

1 out of 5 stars
Marrho - 6 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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Have always bought the qtip brand qtips. They were always good quality. Last box i purchased more than 75% of the qtips are poor quality with the cotton swab missing or less than half the cotton on it. Super disappointed.
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Garbage

1 out of 5 stars
Steve - 6 months ago
originally posted on qtips.com
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I just bought a box today. The new look box. They bend link a cheap no name Qtip. This was one of the few products I wouldn’t ever bother trying to save money on in the past. Off Brands were garbage and didn’t compare. Qtip has completely sold out their quality of product. Absolute garbage now.
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