I wanted to with the many hand proscribed swab break up and looked for an alternative. I've found it. This Ear Cleaners Caution in the area of the inner ear is also attached with cotton swabs. And the same applies to the use of this equipment. But so far, after several months of application, has not revealed any risk of injury or other problem in applying with me. It seems to me, there are also providers with cheaper "imitation devices" that obviously do not have this quality design. The delivered me from this company unit was certainly high. Is also easy to clean with hot water. I am very pleased.