An alcohol swab is gauze that has been dipped and saturated with alcohol. It is a vital part of any first aid kit. Alcohol swabs are primarily used to disinfect and clean cuts and scrapes. They are used in doctors’ clinics, diagnostic centers, and other places where quick and easy cleaning of a locale is desired. The alcohol in the alcohol swabs helps get rid of possible sources of contamination at the affected site. Good-quality swabs are obtainable from a number of sources. These are the types used by phlebotomists and nurses to clean the spot right before giving an injection, or to clear out pus, to clean a wound, or for any related procedures. The swabs are packaged in small foil pouches to ensure that the alcohol does not evaporate.