A multi-functional swab for cleaning waste from an ear. The swab includes a first swab tip having a swab pad in a looped shape with an open center and a second swab tip having a unified, whole swab pad, the first and second swab tips being connected by a stem. The swab tips may be constructed of cotton and can be applied around the ends of the stem. Alternatively, the looped swab tip may be made of plastic or possible certain soft metals. In addition, the swab tips may be formed by simply creating a swab pad, e.g. formed of interwoven cotton, and, in the case of the looped swab tip, cutting out a piece of the center. The swab tip with a looped shape may be used to clean the ear but because of the looped structure would be better capable of manipulating and removing waste.
