Wipes

This subcategory contains five disposable wipes, each with a clearly different job. Two cellulose roll products handle everyday cleaning: the three-ply blue industrial wiper and the two-ply white wiping roll made from cellulose with recycled content. They are joined by a disposable microfibre cloth for streak-free results, a polypropylene oil absorbent pad and a low-lint polishing cloth in viscose/polyester.

The wipes are used in workshops, production halls, kitchens, paint shops and electronics assembly – wherever a throwaway cloth is more hygienic or more economical than a reusable one that has to be laundered.

Typical applications

• Cleaning oil and dirt off hands, tools and machinery in the workshop
• Wiping work surfaces in kitchens and food plants with colour-separated wipes
• Streak-free cleaning of glass, displays and sensitive equipment
• Low-lint preparation of painted surfaces and optical components
• Catching dripping oil and grease at machines without soaking up water

What to look for when buying

Decide first by liquid and surface. For water, food residue and general dirt, cellulose is sufficient: the blue wiper is three-ply and described for oils, solvents and food residue, the white roll two-ply and highly absorbent. For oil on its own, the polypropylene pad with an absorbency of 1.2 litres is the better choice because it repels water. Microfibre and viscose/polyester are intended for sensitive surfaces where no fibres should be left behind.

Then compare the units: roll products are ordered per roll (from 2 or 6 rolls), loose cloths from 50, 100 or 200 pieces. These wipes are not designed for cleanrooms – for that, see the cleanroom wipes under Cleanroom Supplies.

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