Paper handkerchiefs are an indispensable item of hygiene for a modern person.
They are especially in demand in the off-season, when the risk of colds increases several times.
Advantages over cloth handkerchiefs First of all, paper handkerchiefs are hygienic, which cannot be said about cloth handkerchiefs.
Paper products are not reusable, which means that we do not carry germs with us, but immediately throw them into the trash. The second advantage follows from this - saving time. You do not need to be distracted by washing fabric products, constantly take care of keeping them in order.
Paper products have many other advantages:
1) Softness. As we have already noted, the thinnest layers of paper web make up one cellulose handkerchief. Due to their small thickness and softness of the material, it is a pleasure to use such handkerchiefs. They do not irritate the skin with rough mechanical action, unlike large-weave textiles, which are sometimes used for scarves.
2) Caring action. Often, paper handkerchiefs contain some kind of skin care additive. Essential oils can be used as fragrances to make breathing easier, which is very useful if you use paper handkerchiefs when you are sick.
3) Compactness and accuracy. The fabric handkerchief should be folded after use. Sometimes there is simply no time for this, so it ends up in a pocket in a crumpled form. First, it's inconvenient.
4) The lump becomes more voluminous and takes up more space, protruding the pocket ugly. Secondly, a crumpled scarf quickly becomes unusable (crumples, gets dirty). Paper handkerchiefs always have neat cardboard or plastic packaging, in which they are stored in a compact form. Good absorbency. Layers of paper hold moisture much better than thicker, coarser textiles. At the same time, they are quite durable and ideal for single use.
5) Low cost. Many people think that buying a few cloth handkerchiefs is cheaper than buying paper handkerchiefs regularly. However, it should be noted that it can be very difficult to choose a soft, delicate, well-absorbing material. In addition, high-quality textile scarves are not so cheap. Add to this the time cost of maintaining tissue handkerchiefs, their limited functionality and ability to carry bacteria, and you realize that paper products are safer. Multifunctionality of products Paper handkerchiefs, in addition to their main purpose - cleaning the nose - are widely used. They are perfect, as they save us from secretions and do not act as a "warehouse" of harmful microbes in a pocket or bag. Paper handkerchiefs can come in handy in different situations. You can use them to: touch up makeup; put in order shoes and clothes; clean surfaces from dust and light dirt; wrap food while camping, etc. Put a pack of paper handkerchiefs in your bag and you'll always look neat!
