Using tissue paper is better than husing handkerchief? yes or no and why?

They say that using tissue papers is more healthy than handkerchiefs, especially if you have a cold. It’s because our mucus is loaded with bacterias and if you are going to blow your nose in your handkerchief, the bacterias will only spread on the cloth. Then if you’re going to reuse it for blowing (your nose of course), you’ll just accumulate more bacterias; thus, it can prolong your sickness. On the other hand, if you are going to use tissues for blowing your nose, you tend to throw it away once you blow in it; so, no more recycling of bacterias. But mind you that the tissue paper should be fiber-free so that you won’t inhale any and get possible irritations. That’s only one of the examples why tissue papers are safer than handkerchiefs. It depends on how you use it though, but it’s basically it.

Using a handkerchief is more environmentally friendly. With tissues, first there is the issue of the trees used to make the paper that tissue is made with. Then there is the problem of disposal. Admittedly, they do break down quite quickly in landfills, but it is still a waste of a resource.

Tissues are thrown away after one use. Handkerchiefs are used several times before they’re even washed. Nasty Germy Snotty Boogery Sputumy Truth be told, handkerchiefs are unsanitary.

A handkerchief is much better. They are better for the environment, stronger when you use them and are a sign of a true gentleman. I always have one with me every day!

100% Tissue paper ! The why; much cleaner and you never have to wash them, this for me is # 1!

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