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Cotton Handkerchiefs 13 Pack for $14 @ Big W

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Dr Prepper on 25/03/2020 - 16:06 bigw.com.au (914 clicks)
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Because f*ck Tissue hoarders.

The Emerson Men's Cotton Handkerchiefs 13 Pack is ideal for keeping on hand throughout the day. Each handkerchief is woven from pure cotton for a soft and lightweight feel, and features a contrasting stripe pattern for a classic finish.

Product Features:

Assorted stripe patterns
Each measures 40 x 40 cm
13 Pack

Health & Beauty Cotton Handkerchief

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  • omblygombly on 25/03/2020 - 16:08
    +3

    Yeah, bring back the hankies, or is it hankys ?

  • Dr Prepper on 25/03/2020 - 16:12
    +3

    ..and that is how I met your mother

  • GRP on 25/03/2020 - 16:12
    +10

    I am a lifelong hankie man however I do wonder about whether I should be a tissue man for the duration - a pocketful of corona does does bear thinking about.

    Hope the current events do not mean the end of the hankie.

    • Ding22 on 25/03/2020 - 17:55
      +8

      Ive started using them since I've started WFH.

      Saves on tissues. Just chuck them in the wash after a day of use.

    • Valowick on 26/03/2020 - 07:38

      I’ve been using handkerchiefs to save my tissues for when I really do have it. At least I know I don’t have it now. Dealing with my usual hay fever.

  • Buy2Much on 25/03/2020 - 16:12
    +6

    'Hate to play devil's advocate, but in this environment, do we want to hoard germs in our pockets? ;-)

    • growler on 25/03/2020 - 16:20
      +5

      Doctor Norman Swan says "Cough or sneeze into your elbow or into a clean tissue, then throw the tissue in the bin"

      • jatyap on 25/03/2020 - 16:28
        +6

        It's for your own personal use… You can't be concerned about germs that are already in your system, which would be the case if you're coughing/sneezing into it.

        Using it for anything other than yourself is a no-no.

        I personally don't like using hankies when I am sick. I prefer to use it when I am well, to wipe sweat off my brow, or dry my hands when the hand dryer is not working, etc.

        • javajo on 25/03/2020 - 16:39
          +8

          Fundamentally the problem with hankies is you fill them with germs, then put them in your pocket. All good so far. If you put your hand in that pocket, then touch something, then what ever is on the hanky can be spread. I agree with the sweat and 'not when sick' comments but in the current climate where we need to be extremely risk adverse please leave you hankies at home :)

          Not looking to start a comment war here, just want to make sure people are informed and keeping each other safe at the moment :)

          • jatyap on 25/03/2020 - 16:40

            @javajo: No worries mate… that is a good point, after all. Have an upvote.

        • Valowick on 26/03/2020 - 07:43

          Another problem with hankies is that they can cause a loop of auto reinfection. Meaning you reinfect yourself and sustain the cold you’re fighting. And the issue with SARS-2 is that you want as little of the inoculation as possible. It’s worse if someone sneezes in your face than if you touch a hand rail that others have touched.

      • Dr Prepper on 25/03/2020 - 16:50
        +2

        what about when a bin is not handy? the used tissue goes into the pocket until you find a bin.

      • sk3iron on 25/03/2020 - 18:20
        +3

        But how do you throw your elbow in the bin

    • Dr Prepper on 25/03/2020 - 16:48
      +1

      If people are out and about and there is no bin or nowhere to chuck a used tissue they tend to stick the tissue in their pocket as well.

    • muddrex on 25/03/2020 - 18:18
      +1

      Even when you are at home, instead of using a tissue to wipe your nose/mouth/hands, use a hankie. Esp when you have young kids, you'll be amazed at the amount of tissues you'll save.

    • ruprectaus on 26/03/2020 - 12:50

      Unless syou are sharing your hanky, then how is that a concern, they are yours in the first place ? Wash them daily.

      I haven't bought tissues … ever. The thought of not helping destroy forests should be a compelling enough reason.

  • Koffee on 25/03/2020 - 16:24
    +5

    Yay, germ rags to spread it around your bags, your person, and anywhere else you leave these!

  • tagin on 25/03/2020 - 17:15

    Yay - reusable toilet paper!

    • Agent Q on 25/03/2020 - 17:31

      Multipurpose…just use on your nose first…then your bu..

  • lj87 on 25/03/2020 - 19:14
    +6

    I've been buying this brand from Big W for a few years now, and this has been the everyday price on them. What's weird is, the 5 pack has always been $5, making it better value. God knows why they have priced the 13 pack the way they have….

  • WankyHanky on 25/03/2020 - 19:27
    +7

    Alright I'll be the one to mention it.
    You don't actually need to use these for sneezing, guys.
    They're perfectly good for ejaculating into instead of a tissue or toilet paper.
    This means more TP and tissues to go around for those that need them.
    Also if you run out of TP you can use a CLEAN one to wipe your bum and then CLEAN it again.

    These are soft-reusable rags. Many such uses.

    • virhlpool on 25/03/2020 - 22:09
      +3

      Did you sign up on OzB 3 hrs ago just for this comment?

  • intruhvurted on 25/03/2020 - 20:12

    sew them into face masks! make it a couple layers thick, and its probably enough to stop the stray droplet. then just wash them every day

  • pauper on 25/03/2020 - 21:13
    +1

    Just tie them around your face and you have a mask.

    Wash and reuse.

  • KagariY on 25/03/2020 - 21:23

    have u guys not heard of zip lock bags?

  • Tuttorix on 25/03/2020 - 21:50
    -2

    Yeah… Please don't use these. I'm not an expert, but surely this can't be good for the current situation.

  • Kanina on 25/03/2020 - 21:56
    +1

    Imagine shaking hands with someone who just touched his hanky at the end of the day

    • tyme on 25/03/2020 - 22:13
      +5

      You shouldn't be shaking ANYONE'S hands right now…

  • 0zyt0zy on 25/03/2020 - 22:21

    Good deal. Also can be used as a reusable mask with a few folds and a couple rubber bands.

  • HingleMcCringleberry on 25/03/2020 - 22:26
    +2

    Are they flushable? Asking for a friend…

    • 0zyt0zy on 25/03/2020 - 22:31

      No they are not.

  • myusername on 25/03/2020 - 22:40
    -5

    yeah bad hygiene making a comeback in 2020

    no deal due not safe for anyone's health in this day and age

  • frewer on 25/03/2020 - 22:51
    +1

    Someone please make copper infused hanky, it kills germs

    • endotherm on 25/03/2020 - 23:42
      +1

      I think it's only microbes and bacteria. Silver is a better antibacterial, but also kills virus and fungus, and is used to sanitize water (ISS uses it). It is an antiseptic and helps heal wounds, and is woven into some wound dressings. Not sure of the form, whether solid silver or as a colloid. Given the price of copper, infusing silver into a hanky would probably cost the same.

    • stinkydog on 25/03/2020 - 23:48

      The latest scientific journal suggests that Covid-19 will remain alive on copper for 4 hours.
      That said, a copper hanky sounds fun.

      • endotherm on 25/03/2020 - 23:58

        Copper, silver and gold leaf is commonly available in arts and crafts suppliers for gilding picture frames and such, as well as metal sewing threads. It should be possible to embroider a few sheets onto cloth, or weave some metal thread with cotton to make your own.

    • endotherm on 26/03/2020 - 00:07

      Copper fabric here for the tinfoil hat brigade to build Faraday cages for Smart Meters: https://www.amazon.com.au/Blocking-RF-Reduce-Protection-Cond…

      Just cut to size.

  • AshFon on 27/03/2020 - 17:06

    Do people still use this?

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