disinfecting wipes

Germ-killing towelettes

Disinfecting wipes are pre-moistened disposable cloths saturated with antimicrobial solution, used to clean and sanitize surfaces.

They became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic for wiping down shopping carts, doorknobs, and phones.

Unlike baby wipes or makeup wipes, disinfecting wipes contain chemicals that kill bacteria and viruses: I keep disinfecting wipes in my car.

Related

bleach · surface cleaner · kill germs · clean · deep clean · wipe · wipe down · surface · canister · moist · disposable · hospital · countertop · doorknob · sterile · pandemic · flu season · grocery

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Opposites
cleanliness/hygiene function

disinfecting wipescontaminants

Unwelcome substances in something pure

fecal matter · pathogens · bacteria · germs · viruses

cleaning method

disinfecting wipessoap and water

bar soap · hand washing · washcloth · sponge · mop and bucket

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G