Tips For Using Disinfecting Wipes

Disinfecting Wipes cannot be wiped anywhere, so don't use them in these places!

Disinfecting and Antibacterial Wipes are a good helper for every household.

During the epidemic, people all over the world are paying more and more attention to cleaning and disinfection. Disinfecting wipes have doubled their value and their status has jumped. As an indispensable "anti-epidemic material" for every family, they have saved countless worrying housewives, cleanliness people, and "lazy" Patients and busy people at work.

But did you know that disinfection and antibacterial wipes are not applicable everywhere. Many people use the wrong place. Not only is it useless to health, but it also endangers property and life safety!

Kids Toys

When we wipe the surface of an object with Disinfectant Wipes, we usually feel very fulfilled to see the dust on the white wipes, but we can't see that there are dangerous chemical residues on the surface.

Chemist John Manolas said that people should not use disinfectant wipes as general wipes. Because this will lead to an increase in drug-resistant bacteria on the goods.

He also emphasized that parents should not use disinfectant wipes to clean children's toys, because children are likely to put toys in their mouths.

Alternative method: Add half a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water and wipe the toy with the vinegar solution. If the toy is waterproof, it should be soaked in a vinegar solution for at least 15 minutes to kill bacteria. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. This is a good non-toxic way to clean toys. If the toys still smell of vinegar after drying, rinse them again. If the items are not suitable for disinfection with vinegar, regular cleaning with soap, warm water or other household cleaners can also eliminate bacteria on the surface of most items.

Soft, Absorbent Surface

In order to kill bacteria, the antibacterial solution usually needs to stand for a few minutes. If the surface is soft (for example, a mattress or carpet), it will not stay wet long enough for it to work.

And if in order to achieve the disinfection effect, wipe with multiple Wet Wipes repeatedly, the excessive liquid may damage the soft and absorbent surface of the article. This is not worth the loss.

Each kind of wet wipes usually has a'sterilization requirement' on the back, indicating the time the surface of the object needs to be kept moist in order to kill bacteria.

Alternative method: hydrogen peroxide. There are many ways to clean carpets without causing damage. If you want to target specific stains, hydrogen peroxide is a good choice. Mix a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide (too high a concentration is likely to bleach the carpet) and a small amount of toothpaste (not gel-like), and the effect is good.

Solid Wood And Lacquer Surfaces

When wiping the surface of wood and lacquer furniture, you need to dry quickly, but wet wipes will make the surface relatively damp, which can be counterproductive. Disinfecting wipes contain alcohol, which will destroy the finish of wood and lacquer surfaces. Do not use them to wipe wooden floors, furniture, decorative strips, etc. Repeated scrubbing of solid wood may make them lose their luster, and moisture can also damage them.

Alternative: Mild soap and warm water Pour a teaspoon of soap into half a gallon of water and dry it with a damp cloth. Special cleaner for wooden surfaces.