I use to think hankerchiefs were gross, too, and used tissue paper--you guessed it--Kleenex brand! most of my life, until a few years ago, then I switched to Seventh Generation brand tissue, and now I use my sleeves if I'm really in need of a good blow and can't find my hankerchief. I've never used my drum, though--I wonder, once it's filled up with snot, can you recycle the goo? ha ha ha ha ha!!!