How to choose alcohol wipes and how to use alcohol wipes

Alcohol wipes are actually very convenient and are widely used in daily life. So how do you choose when buying alcohol wipes? How should alcohol wipes be used?

How to choose alcohol wipes

1. Alcohol concentration

You can preliminarily judge the alcohol concentration of the wipes by looking at the outer packaging and instructions. Currently, 75% alcohol is the main alcohol on the market, which can achieve a relatively good sterilization effect. There are also some disinfectant wipes that are compounded with ethanol and other bactericides, which greatly improve the sterilization effect and speed through their synergistic characteristics.

2. Types of Alcohol

The alcohol contained in alcohol disinfectant wipes mainly comes from medical alcohol. Edible alcohol has a low concentration and the disinfection effect is not ideal; industrial alcohol contains a certain amount of methanol, aldehydes, organic acids and other impurities, which are highly toxic and cannot be used for human disinfection. Severe poisoning can lead to blindness or even death.

3. Whether there are nourishing ingredients

Alcohol can easily cause dry hands and feet, and wet wipes with added nourishing ingredients can make up for this shortcoming. However, there are differences in nourishing ingredients, some are mainly chemical ingredients, and some are plant extracts, such as shea butter essence, chamomile extract, etc. In comparison, plant extracts are not harmful to the human body, but if chemical additives are used to achieve a moisturizing effect, such wet wipes will have a greater impact on the skin if used for a long time. Therefore, it is best to choose wet wipes with natural nourishing ingredients as the main ingredients, or wet wipes without additives.

4. Number of wet wipes

Generally, 20~40 is the best, to avoid alcohol evaporation after long-term use, which will make the wipes ineffective.

5. Wet wipes packaging

Alcohol is very volatile. If the wet wipes are not packaged tightly enough, the active ingredients will evaporate and the wet wipes will hardly achieve the sterilization and disinfection effect. It is recommended to choose a sealed cover + open sticker package, which has good sealing and can minimize the volatilization of wet wipe ingredients.

How to use alcohol wipes

Alcohol disinfectant wipes can be used to wipe hands, mobile phones, keyboards, mice, light switches, door handles and windows, as well as toilet seats; after touching elevator buttons, door handles, and handrails, wipe with alcohol disinfectant wipes to remove germs that ordinary wipes cannot wipe off. If you want to go out, bring it with you, wipe your hands before meals, and wipe any place you may touch in public places (subway handrails, elevators, buttons, door handles, etc.) with it to prevent problems before they happen!

What to do if you are allergic to alcohol wipes

If it is a mild allergic reaction, you can stop using the wipes and immediately wash your face with clean water to clean the wipes on your face, and then keep the allergic area clean. You can consult a pharmacist to buy some anti-allergic ointment for application. If the allergy caused by alcohol wipes is severe and has not healed, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and receive treatment after the doctor's examination.

Precautions for using alcohol wipes

1. Do not use it frequently: Whether it is used on the skin surface or the surface of an object, it is not recommended to use it too frequently, as it will have a certain impact on the skin and the surface of the object.

2. Avoid fire sources: Because alcohol is a flammable substance, alcohol wipes are also flammable. When using alcohol wipes, it is best to avoid using them in places with fire sources.