LastSwab is a reusable and sustainable alternative to cotton swabs. It helps combat the billions of single-use cotton swabs that are produced every day.
🌏 Corn-Based Carry Case
Swab on-the-go, with the corn-based carry case.
🌏 Cleaning Tip for Everyday Use
LastSwab can be cleaned by hand using soap and water.
🌏 Easy To Clean and Durable
LastSwab is tested to withhold up to 1,000 uses and is easily cleaned.
🌱 What is LastSwab made of?
The swab ends are made of the rubber-like material TPE, and the rod is made of plastic reinforced with glass fiber. The case comes in two versions and is either made of the plant-based material PLA, or of recycled ocean-bound plastic.
🌱 Why not just use paper and cotton ones?
Paper and cotton swabs impact the environment because they are single-use. The average person goes through hundreds of cotton swabs each year. These cotton swabs get produced, warehoused, shipped, purchased, used, and discarded. During this process, the use of raw materials and the CO2 created are harmful to the environment. These processes become unnecessary when you commit to using reusable products like LastSwab.
🌱 Is LastSwab sanitary?
LastSwabs are easily cleaned with water and a little soap. You can also use a disinfectant like rubbing alcohol to sanitize it.
🌱 Can I use LastSwab to clean a child's ear?
We do not recommend using a LastSwab or any non-safety cotton swab to clean a child's ear. We will be launching a safety/baby version of the LastSwab shortly.
🌱 Can I use LastSwab for nail polish removal, art projects or instrument cleaning?
You can generally use a LastSwab as you would use a single use swab, but keep in mind that LastSwab is not heat resistant and you can not use it with solvents such as acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover.
❤ Can I get allergies using LastSwab?
LastSwab is Latex free. For more information on allergenics, please contact us at hello@lastobject.com.
❤ How does the Beauty LastSwab work best?
Our LastSwab beauty experts dip the ends in makeup remover to take off excess mascara on their eyelids.
❤ How do I clean the Beauty LastSwab, and can I use it in my beauty salon?
LastSwabs are easily cleaned with water and a little soap. The Beauty LastSwab can be cleaned with a little makeup remover if it’s been used with waterproof makeup. If you use the Beauty LastSwab in a beauty salon or as a makeup artist: Always remember to clean it thoroughly with warm water and soap between customers, let it dry, soak it in alcohol sanitizer, let it dry, now it’s ready for your next customer.
👶 Can I use LastSwab to clean a child's ear? 👶
If used on children of all ages - we recommend using the LastSwab Baby, that is specially build for gentle use in the outer ear, and are safe to use
🌏 How many single use swabs does LastSwab need to replace to be better for the environment?
The question is complicated to answer precisely as the carbon footprint of 1000 single-use swabs depends on the materials used: organic cotton or not, wood sticks or paper, the distance between production and consumption, waste management options at the location they are discarded etc.