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Q-Tips

1923 - Upon observing his wife applying wads of cotton to toothpicks, Leo Gerstenzang, the original founder of the Q-tips® Company, conceived the idea of manufacturing a ready-to-use cotton swab. He founded the Leo Gerstenzang Infant Novelty Co., a firm which marketed baby care accessories.
2011 - Introduced Q-tips® Precision Tips™ cotton swabs. Final results were confirmed in November 2011 that Q-tips® cotton swabs are biodegradable.

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Common Questions & Answers for Q-Tips

What are the most popular types of Q-Tips?

Some of the most popular Q-Tips types include: Home & Kitchen, Beauty

What are the best-selling Q-Tips products available on Opentip?