Disposable wet wipes are moistened pieces of non-woven fabric that are used for cleaning or hygienic purposes. They are also commonly called wet or moist wipes, or towelettes. They can come individually wrapped or in a multi-pack. Wipes vary by the material used for the non-woven fabric and the cleansing solution.

Disposable disinfecting wipes made from nonwoven synthetic fibers are popular because they are convenient and effective. The wipes are soaked in a solution that contains germ-killing compounds called “quats.” The quats release readily from the synthetic-fiber wipes, but those fibers decompose slowly in landfills.

BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE Active Ingredients: BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE 0.3%; Inactive Ingredients: WATER, ALCOHOL DENAT., PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM CAPRYLOAMPHOPROPIONATE, METHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-60 LANOLIN, PROPYLPARABEN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE.

You should never use antibacterial wipes on your private parts. They may contain sodium percarbonate, which is very harmful for your vagina's flora and moisture. It contains an irritant and has corrosive activity, which will cause severe, painful burns.

Wet wipes can truly keep your face sweat-free and selfie prepared on sweltering summer days. Truth be told, great wet tissue can be a gift during these sultry days. It refreshes and nourishes your skin on the go! No face wash, no water, no problems!

Wet wipes are similar in size to adult wipes, but they rarely contain moisturizing ingredients. If you or your loved one need to wash your hands, wet wipes are an acceptable alternative to soap and water. Avoid using wet wipes on sensitive areas of the body like the anus or perineum, as they can irritate the skin.

Disinfecting products are designed for use on hard surfaces and are not meant to be used in or on the human body. People who intentionally drink disinfecting wipe solutions or apply them to their own skin may experience unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects.

Wipes with “disinfectant” on the label should kill bacteria, viruses, and mold. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) keeps a list of approved disinfectants on its website. Check the product's label for the EPA registration number.

Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Hand and Face Wipes are tough on dirt and gentle on skin, with no sticky residue. Plus, these hypoallergenic, fragrance-free wipes - made with a touch of aloe - are pediatrician tested and paraben free. Tough on dirt and gentle on skin, Wet Ones is America's #1 Hand Wipe Brand1.

These fragrance-free wipes gently wipe away dirt and messes - without leaving behind a sticky residue. Made with a touch of aloe, our hypoallergenic hand and face wipes are pediatrician tested and paraben free.

“The wipes are thicker than toilet paper and don't break down as easily, and can get caught up in the pipes, causing potential blockages - or worse, overflow!” explains Turley.

Instead of breaking down like toilet paper, these wipes get tangled with each other and quickly clog pipes and drains. Wipes may look small and flexible, but state officials warn that flushed wipes can cause backups in our household plumbing and septic, as well as at our wastewater treatment facilities.