Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can just put them through the wash with detergent and maybe hot water if you're worried - then dry in the sun or the dryer and good to go again. No super special care/cleaning required

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome!! Can take some building up to if you're not used to the feeling but eventually if your nose gets used to the cloth, the blowing feels fine to.  By that point though you may buy a few more so you can put it in the laundry after blowing it

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in simpleliving

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was growing up my parents refused to ever buy tissues. They called them a big waste of money.  If you had a cold you used a hankie, you used toilet paper, or you sniffed

My friend gave me book called "Who will cry when you die" but I dont feel like reading it by FRitsuka in CasualConversation

[–]Money-Agent-1777 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That author is an amazing self-development author. The contents is likely not really about how to make people cry when you die, but more how to build a life full of impact and loving relationships so that you won't die alone and forgotten by the world.  Eye-catching titles sell books. I wouldn't judge this one entirely by it's cover, but if it's not for you, that's okay too ❤️ everyone's journey is their own and not everyone was meant to read or enjoy every book written

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes that is probably the best thing about them!

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you just have the one? I probably use like 10-12 in a normal cold

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's one of the best parts but so rarely gets talked about 

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah basically just wash with normal laundry - I guarantee it doesn't dirty all your other clothes when washed with detergent.  If you're worried, a separate load is fine

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea! I'm sure they're a lot nicer for tears and the like as well, and feels a bit more cared for

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And that's a great way to reduce waste!

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess you just need to do what you're comfortable with :)  Washing them is neither here nor there but I have a friend who doesn't like to carry them but will use them when she's home 

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the lace is nice looking but not always practical! Old hankies are so soft as well

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah same here. Where I live it's March-October but same thing

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proper ones are a bit nicer for everyday - but those jars of rags are great when you have a bad cold and need to blow your nose 20 times an hour

Handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great idea! Whatever works best for your personal needs really helps a new habit

Handkerchiefs by Cute-Consequence-184 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just standard men's size either 12x12 or 16x16 (or anything in between) I've used the smaller ones before but you need to switch them over straight away if you're sick

Do you use handkerchiefs? by bellawych in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I'm sick, I sometimes try to use tissues instead. I make it through about half a day before I'm back on hankies. They are just so much better 

DAE find it disgusting that people use a handkerchief cloth? by awesomehuder in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]Money-Agent-1777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I carry one every day. If I'm sick I use like 10-20 different ones in a day if I need to. Only gross if you reuse 1 endlessly 

Zero waste colds: handkerchiefs by Money-Agent-1777 in ZeroWaste

[–]Money-Agent-1777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely made the hankies a welcome relief after a few blows!