Posted by National Paper Systems.com on 17th Aug 2014
When Choosing a Wipe Remember
All wipes are not equivalent – pay attention to kill claims, canister count, towel material & texture, wipe dimensions, saturation rate and the number of active ingredients.
To understand how a wipe works is crucial to achieving your intended result.
Cleaning wipes clean surfaces that are visibly dirty.
Disinfectant wipes are suitable for surfaces that contain germs, but appear visibly clean.
The visual soils on a surface should always be removed prior to using a disinfectant wipe, otherwise the active disinfectant ingredient(s) may be less effective and will not penetrate the targeted micro-organisms and break up the bio film.
General Wipe Facts
Pre-moistened wipes are effective in removing, killing and preventing the spread of pathogens (i.e. MRSA) when used properly.
More than 90% of cleaning costs are in labor & the convenience of RTU wipes make them more efficient.
Consumers choose their wipes based on cleaning effectiveness (45%), value (22%), durability (13%) & brand name (10%).
No mixing or dilution of chemicals necessary as the towels are already saturated with the proper amount of solution, they require minimal training & reduce user error.
Cross contamination issues are significantly lowered since the wipes are in a closed system & are used only once for a specific task.
No exposure to bacteria / germs as found in sponges since a wipe is discarded vs. reused.
Many disposable wipes are made from post consumer recycled materials.
Reduction of airborne cleaning chemicals, propellants & fallout is eliminated on unintentional surfaces when using a wipe.
Disinfectants in wipes are applied to a surface and kill the germs on that surface as it dries.
Personal hygiene wipes (hand, face & body) are regulated as a drug by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Surface wipes (hard, nonporous) are regulated as a pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
