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Ink Stains Dampen a cotton ball or cotton swab with rubbing alcohol.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
The two types of cryosurgery are as follows: External cryosurgery: A healthcare provider applies cryogen using a cotton swab or spray device to freeze abnormal cells.1 As the frozen tissue thaws, the cells die.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
For small spots, dabbing with a cotton swab of diluted bleach might be a simple and powerful solution.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
Luckily, hand-pollinating a few indoor plants is a relatively simple process and it can be accomplished by transferring pollen between flowers with a cotton swab or small paint brush.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
The two types of cryosurgery are as follows: External cryosurgery: A healthcare provider applies cryogen using a cotton swab or spray device to freeze abnormal cells.1 As the frozen tissue thaws, the cells die.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
For small spots, dabbing with a cotton swab of diluted bleach might be a simple and powerful solution.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
Luckily, hand-pollinating a few indoor plants is a relatively simple process and it can be accomplished by transferring pollen between flowers with a cotton swab or small paint brush.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Cotton swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20swab. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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