Last Tissue

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I go through a lot of tissues.

I saw this thing called Last Tissue.  It's basically a small box of reusable tissues.  So I figured I'd try it.

You get 6 cloth tissues in a silicon container.  You pull the tissues one by one from the bottom, and when you've used them, you fold them and put them in the top of the container (and yes, there is a barrier between the clean and used so they don't get all mixed up!).  Since the tissues are made of cotton, you can just toss them in the wash to clean them (on the hot water cycle of course).

The tissues are very sturdy.  Not sure if 6 will be enough though - I may need a second package as a back-up.  But so far, so good.

[Dave's Not Here Man]

My grandfather always carried at least one or two "hankies" with him at all times. The cloth ones. I've always have at least 2 on hand but it's been years since I used them. And yes, they were washed before putting them away.


Afrin is my crack.

[minx]

I don't know what the name is, but I think I have perpetual runny nose due to my antidepressants. Some obscure side-effect. And of course allergies make it 100 times worse.

So far it's working well. Biggest issue has been to remember not to accidentally toss them!

[k9krap]

I go through tons of tissues, between allergies and lots of sobbing. But these won’t work here. I refuse to hand wash underwear or snotty rags. Nope. Not going to happen. Plus, after air drying they would not be soft and gentle on the nose at all.

My husband carried and used a handkerchief every single day. It was disgusting. I’d watch him blow his nose and then stuff it back in his pocket. Ewww! When doing laundry, I’d pick up each one by the very edge or cor, or better yet grab them with some other, less gross item, to toss it in the washer. Icky icky poo! And he’d use them until they were rags - holes and ragged edges. I gave him new ones for every special occasion but he seemed to prefer te rags.

My dad had handkerchiefs, but he kept them for emergencies - not for snotty noses. I learned to iron on his handkerchiefs.

(My husband also honked when he blew his nose.  Reminded me a lot of my maternal grandfather.  I was awakened quite often to that sound as a child.  Daddledee also groaned and yelped a lot, due to rheumatoid arthritis.  He was in constant pain for the majority of his short life.  Gold treatments and cortisone shots did very little to relieve his agony.)

I am thankful that the tissues from Who Gives A Crap are gone and I’ve got my Puffs Plus back.  I love their TP but I need softness for the nose and eyes.  

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What I like about these is that the container has a section for used tissues, so you’re not shoving a used one back in your pocket. When you’re out, you just empty the container into the wash to clean them.

But I can get not wanting to use them.