Did you know you’re not supposed to clean your ear canals with Q-Tips? It says so right there on the box. I only just recently found this out, and my mind was blown. Blown. I hate the feeling of excess ear wax in my ears. Swabbing out my ears has been one of my post-shower rituals as long as I…
11 Q-Tip Hacks
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Update Your Grout
If the grout between your tiles is starting to look a little worse for wear, try this awesome DIY dyeing trick. It's easy (although time consuming), and you'll get fantastic results.
Get the full tutorial at I Should Be Mopping the Floor
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Make Q-Tip Flowers
How adorable are these little Anthropologie inspired Q-Tip flowers? This makes a super cute, great project for the kiddies.
Get the full tutorial at Homemade Ginger
Photo: Homemade Ginger
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Deep Clean Your Laptop
Unfortunately, your laptop is probably dirtier than you think. Food, lint, dust—I've found all of it trapped behind the keys. With a few cotton swabs, compressed air, and rubbing alcohol, you'll have a shiny, clean computer in no time.
Get the full tutorial at Angela Says
Photo: Angela Says
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Clean Your Baby's Umbilical Cord
How delicate is that teeny tiny healing umbilical cord, right? All you have to do is dip a cotton swab in water and gently clean around the stump.
Photo: Getty
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The Perfect Pedicure
If you are sick of accidentally smearing polish outside your cuticles, all you need to do is rub lotion around the outside of your nail with a Q-Tip, which makes it super easy to remove excess polish with a cuticle brush. That's it!
Get the full tutorial at Charisa Darling
Photo: Charisa Darling
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Q-Tip X-Ray Craft
Help your preschooler learn about what's underneath their skin by helping them make x-rays of their hands and feet using cotton swabs for bones.
Get the full tutorial at From ABCs to ACTs
Photo: From ABCs to ACTs
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DIY Teeth Whitener
Teeth-whitening sets can be pretty expensive, and this works just as well. Make a paste using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, rub it on your teeth with a Q-Tip, let it set for a minute or two, and then rinse thoroughly. Voila!
Get the full tutorial at Folk Potion's Blog
Photo: Getty
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Q-Tip Weaving Loom
Weaving is a great way for kids to practice their fine motor skills, and this DIY weaving loom made with cotton swabs and yarn could make a pretty sweet rug (or maybe a raft!) for a dollhouse.
Get the full tutorial at Hello, Wonderful
Photo: Hello, Wonderful
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Q-Tip Lamb Craft
This adorable little cotton-swab lamb is a great craft project for kids, and a wonderful way to celebrate spring.
Get the full tutorial at One Little Project at a Time
Photo: One Little Project at a Time
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Create Smokey Eyes
Using a Q-Tip to help you blend your base eye shadow with a dark eyeliner and also smudge the liner below your eyes will create the perfect smokey look.
Get the full tutorial at Glamrs
Photo: YouTube/Glamrs
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Spring Tree Flower Bud Craft
Help your little ones celebrate spring by making their very own tree with newly budding flowers, using a bit of paint, glue, and Q-Tips.
Get the full tutorial at A Little Pinch of Perfect
Photo: A Little Pinch of Perfect
