Different Types
Alcohol wipes are very useful, especially for sanitizing surfaces. They come in a variety of sizes, and at places like Wal-Mart and Target, there are large and small packages available. The large ones come in individually wrapped packages and are useful for wiping horizontal surfaces to remove any germs. The small sizes are also available in individually wrapped packages, and are useful for wiping thermometers, hands, or food preparation items. Alcohol wipes are disposable, and no rinsing or drying is needed. They are also FDA approved, and are useful in homes, restaurants, and home health care.
Another type of alcohol wipe is available, and these are not individually wrapped, but come in tub containers. Some of these are non-woven wipes that are pre-saturated in 70% isopropyl alcohol/30% deionized water. The second type of this kind is saturated with a solution that is claimed to be stronger than alcohol. The third type is dry wipes, to which you may add your own solution in the plastic tub.
Then there are: Swift First Aid wipes, 50/box, sold as a 3 box set, of individually wrapped alcohol wipes, sold by BP Medical Supplies; Medifirst by Medique Products 50/box, antiseptic alcohol towelettes, sold by MFASCO Health & Safety Co.; and First Aid Only Alcohol Cleaning Pads, 100-count boxes, pack of 6, sold by The Price Pros.
There are also alcohol wipes made by Unimed Sani-dex TM, and carry the following description:
These professional-grade wipes are effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi and yeast. In addition to the antiseptic properties, these wipes provide the friction necessary for the removal of debris and soil from hands. An important function that non-wipe alcohol-based hand rubs cannot accomplish. These wipes have a gel-based formula containing 65.9% ethyl alcohol by volume. Demonstrated 99.99% effective. Emollient-enriched to retain moisture in skin. Dye-free and fragrance-free.
Through http://www.parts-express.com, there are alcohol wipes that are useful for speakers and tape recorder heads, as described on the site:
99% pure, anhydrous isopropyl wipes for all-purpose cleaning. Excellent for cleaning tape heads, removal of fluxes, light oils, and mineral residue. They Include, 50 pre-saturated packets per carton.
The primary use of alcohol wipes is for cleansing skin and surfaces in medical use. Through the web site http://www.allegromedical.com, one can obtain Kendall brand, Curity alcohol prep pads, individually wrapped, in a box of 200. They are medium sized, 2-ply, in 70% isopropyl alcohol, in poly-lined pouches.
A comparison of various alcohol wipes can be found at the web site: http://www.nextag.com/alcohol-wipes/search-html, showing a variety of individually wrapped types and those that come in plastic tubs or containers. This site provides the ability to compare various brand names, such as Rite-Aid, Afassco, Bd, and Dynarex. There are also some wipes that advertise themselves as “alcohol free”, which may be useful in some applications. The Dynarex brand is also featured at the site of: http://www.quickmedical.com, and this emphasizes the antiseptic nature of alcohol wipes in the medical field.
