TLDR Review: Equate Cotton Swabs 500 Count

Pros

Cons

• •The swab comes apart too easily during use, whether for ears or cleaning objects.
• •Cotton particulates are found on the swabs, which can potentially damage surfaces.
• •Quality is significantly inferior compared to major brands.
• •Some swabs are missing cotton on one end.
• •The cotton on the usable end easily pulls away after use.
• •Some swabs show poor construction, with two swabs sharing one wad of cotton.
• •Recent change from paper stems to plastic has significantly impacted quality.
• •ips are overly flimsy, with many reports of folding in half easily.
• •Minimal cotton coverage on the tips, leading to ineffective use.
• •Overall quality comparable to much cheaper generic brands.