When deciding whether to use disinfectant wipes or disinfectant sprays there are a number of things to take into consideration:
Are disinfectant wipes or sprays more effective?
While sprays may require measuring and mixing, disinfectant wipes are ready to use, thus avoiding potentially less effective results that can result when incorrect measures are used.
Which offer the best performance, disinfectant wipes or sprays?
When using a disinfectant spray, the entire surface may not be covered adequately. Plus, the spray may be dried too quickly, not giving enough “dwell time” for the spray to properly disinfect the surface. Pre-saturated wipes, on the other hand, provide even coverage of the disinfectant solution and are designed to leave the surface wet for the required contact time.
Do disinfectant wipes or sprays control the spread of germs more effectively?
Because disinfectant wipes are intended for a single use on just one surface, they help prevent cross-contamination between treated surfaces. When a cloth is used on more than one surface, it can re-contaminate the second surface. Plus, organic matter on the cloth can break down the active ingredients, making them less effective.
Which are safer, disinfectant wipes or sprays?
There are a number of reasons why it’s safer to use a disinfectant wipe. Sprays can leave aerosolized chemicals in the air that can irritate skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract. The spray may also damage surfaces if not mixed properly. Plus, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required with some disinfectant sprays. Single use wipes cause none of these issues.
Which are easiest to learn to use properly, disinfectant wipes or sprays?
There is minimal training needed to ensure that those using disinfectant wipes do so effectively. They need only wipe the surfaces to be disinfected and leave them to air dry. When using sprays, it takes significantly more time to learn how to use them properly. Individuals must be trained how to mix the spray properly, how much dwell time is needed before wiping the surface dry, how to properly use the cloths to ensure that they are not re-contaminating the surfaces they are drying, if PPE is required, and if so, what to use and how to use it properly. Training staff to properly use disinfectant sprays requires far more time and, therefore, far more expense.
Are disinfectant wipes or sprays most convenient?
Because using disinfectant wipes is a single-step process, it is far more convenient to use wipes rather than sprays.
Which are better for the environment?
A single wipe can effectively disinfect a large area. Plus, many Touch Point wipes are recyclable once dry. Therefore, wipes produce less waste than using sprays and towels.
Wipes are the clear winner when it comes to effectiveness, safety, and convenience. Learn more about our various wipe products here: https://touchpointwipes.com/product-category/by-type/wipes-refills/