A Look at Cloth Handkerchiefs, Tissues and Antibacterial Gels
Cotton handkerchiefs can be more absorbent than paper, as the fabric can expand when moist, and dry off. There is also less friction, as paper is coarser, and often chaps noses when blown frequently. Using a soft flannel hanky for those with runny noses can ease the burn on peeling skin.
While it is debatable whether washing a load of handkerchiefs and air-drying them on a rack saves money or is less energy efficient than buying a box of paper tissues, there are some considerations. Cloth handkerchiefs reduce the toll on our forests, and with a cold water wash and minimal detergent, a load of 40 hankies is roughly the size of two double-sized bed sheets: a small- to average-sized load when all are washed at once.
Having re-usable hankies for use at home will cost less and be easier on your nose and wallet.
If you have a cold you will produce more mucus and might want to 
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