Alcohol Wipes

Why Should Wipes be a Necessary Item in Your Grocery List?

While simple wipes are good enough, what you need is alcohol-cleaning wipes to ensure every area you clean is free from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. As alcohol kills germs and fungi, it’s a super effective, safe, and quick method to get rid of all contaminants and disinfect areas. 

Here’s why alcohol wipes should be included in your groceries:

• Germicidal Properties: Alcohol has germicidal properties, and especially when its concentration is between 60% and 90%, it becomes a potent disinfectant. Alcohol kills the cell membranes of these microorganisms, effectively killing them and cleansing the area of all contaminants.
  

• Convenient Cleaning: Cleaning any surface area or body part with alcohol wipes is easy as they are readily accessible and portable. Not only can you quickly sanitise the applied area, but it also lets you save water.
  

• Several Cleaning Solutions: Wipes can be used to clean various surfaces, especially doorknobs, countertops, phones, tablets, medical equipment, and even minor wounds. However, not all alcohol wipes are made for universal application. Some are meant for the surface, some for the body, others for the face, and there are special ones for babies. Hence, choose wisely and ensure you are buying the right product for the right needs.
  

• Follow CDC Recommendation: World over the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using alcohol wipes and sanitisers for cleaning with 60% alcohol. And the same instructions are shared by the Australian CDC, especially when soap and water are not available.
  

Do’s and Don'ts for Using Alcohol Cleaning Wipes

Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol has multiple use cases in our lives, as we have discussed before. Even though it's a versatile item, let us share some of its most common uses and areas where you shouldn’t use alcohol swabs or wipes. 

• Use it as an Astringent: Alcohol is a natural astringent that can help tighten pores and leave you with refreshed skin. However, don’t use it on drying skin, acne, and open wounds, as it can cause irritation and even redness.
  

• Use it as a Deodorant: Do you know that rubbing alcohol can also be used as a substitute for deodorant? But don’t use it after saving the armpit. To make it better, you can add essential oils like lavender, jasmine, etc., to create a skin-soothing scent.
  

• Use as a Muscle Liniment: You can also use alcohol swabs or wipes on aching muscles. This will create a cooling sensation and stimulate blood flow to aching areas.
  
  
• Use it for a Variety of Cleaning Purposes: You can use alcohol wipes for cleaning almost everything in the household. This includes blinds, countertops, makeup brushes, sinks, chrome, computer mouse, keyboard, mobile phone, jewellery, mirrors, tiles, and stainless steel. 

Since there are several applications, make sure to get bulk alcohol wipes so that you never run out of this essential item at your home. As you can see using wipes for cleaning and a lot of other things, but there are some things you should never use rubbing alcohol. 

• Wounds and Acne: Never use rubbing alcohol on acne-prone skin as it can dry the skin and cause further irritation. Moreover, don’t apply it on open skin areas, as rubbing alcohol can cause a burning sensation.
  

• High-Temperature or Fever: Have you ever used rubbing alcohol wipes on anyone with a fever to create a cooling sensation? But this can be a potentially dangerous method, especially when the skin absorbs alcohol and becomes toxic. More importantly, never use this method with kids.
  

• Kill Lice: Using wipes to kill lice means you also risk causing chemical burns on the scalp, which can lead to something even worse than having lice. So, it’s always better to consult your doctor to get treated for lice. 

Can I use General-use Wipes as baby wipes?

No, you should not use the alcohol wipes chemists sell over the counter on your baby’s skin. Babies have a delicate ecosystem, including super sensitive and super soft skin. Using regular wipes on babies will make them more susceptible to irritation. 

And why only babies? You should not use general-purpose wipes, even on adult skin. Instead, buy specially made body and skin wipes (available on our website) for all skin and body cleaning purposes. For babies, look for alcohol-free wipes that don’t have parabens and sulphates to protect them from skin irritation. 

What to Check When Buying Cleaning and Body Wipes?

The first thing you need to check for in cleaning and body wipes is the amount of alcohol, precisely ethyl alcohol, with 60% to 80% volume. While it’s the most important ingredient, also look for other ingredients like 

• Benzalkonium Chloride
• Glycerin
• Propylene Glycol
• Polysorbate 20
• Lauryl Glucoside
• Phenoxyethanol
• Benzalkonium Chloride
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• 2-Bromo-Nitropropane-1
• 3-Diol
• Chlorhexidine Digluconate
• Sodium Citrate

These are some commonly found chemicals and compounds present in alcohol wipes chemists sell over the counter. In addition to these, manufacturers also add essential oils and fragrances to make the wipes smell good. 

The best thing about buying wipes from us is that you will get high-quality products at discounted rates. Discount Chemist is a leading online retailer of healthcare and medicinal products in Australia. 

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