Sterile Cotton-Tipped Swabs

Long wooden sticks with a cotton tip, sterile, individually or pair-wrapped. Dip in alcohol to clean a spot, a cap, or a spill.

Last edited · written by PepPrep

  • 15 cm (6 in)
  • Sterile
  • Box of 200, wrapped in pairs

What it’s for

For the fiddly bits an alcohol pad can't reach: the rim under a flip-off cap, the inside of a case, the top of a bottle.

What to check in the listing

Sterile and wrapped, not the bathroom-cabinet bag of loose ones. Wooden shafts are fine; the flexible plastic ones bend when you press. These are for cleaning things — the vial stopper still gets a proper alcohol pad.

At a glance

TypePrep accessory
Individually wrappedYes
MaterialCotton
Used forSkin prep, CleaningUsed for lists the situations this product is for; the decision tool and the Finder match on these.
PriceBudgetPrice tier is the rough position within its category, not a live price: budget is the cheapest sensible option, premium costs more for a reason the page explains.
TravelCarry-on friendlyTravel says whether it is practical to fly with: carry-on means it goes through security without fuss.
SterileYesSterile means individually sealed and sterile until opened; anything that touches the inside of a vial or your skin should be.
Pack200Pack is how many come in the listing this site links to; it is shown only where every store's listing gives the same count. Check it against the listing, since photos often show ten and ship one.
ReusableNo

Specifications above were recorded from the Amazon listing on 2026-09-03. Listings change hands: open the listing for its current description, price and availability.

For what to wipe, with what, and where the used sharps go afterwards, read Harm reduction and safety: the checklist.

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Sterile Prep
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Read before you buy

Harm reduction and safety: the checklistGuide
Sterile technique at homeGuide
Alcohol pads, chlorhexidine or barrier wipes?Guide