Problem/Solution: The Odor and Residue of Wipes

The harm that both the odors and the residue of disinfectant wipes can do sometimes goes unnoticed. However, we have heard from many customers about the problems that can arise from the traces of certain kinds of disinfectant wipes. Wipes that use harsh chemicals in their formula can have negative effects on some people. There is the pungent odor that the chemicals create which can flare up existing health issues. Or the chemical residue that can possibly cause harm to someone unaware of its irritating side effects. These problems can have adverse effects on your practice if something doesn’t change. We know what a problem it truly is and we’d like to offer a solution.

The Problem

The fumes and residue that disinfectant wipes create can be potentially harmful in several ways. And this isn’t just because you don’t like the strong smell of cleaning products. Most disinfecting wipes have chemical components in their formulas that can cause issues for some people when used. Of course, general irritation is to be expected with anyone when using them. The fumes sting your eyes and the liquid is irritating to the skin. But for people with certain existing medical issues those chemical fumes and residue can become a much bigger problem. But why is that?

For one, most disinfecting wipes contain bleach as an active ingredient. Bleach can be irritating just with its chemical properties. Then when used improperly it can create even more risks. Hence the numerous warnings you’ll find on any bleach container. It can irritate your eyes and airways, as well as your skin. If it is left unattended it can even lead to contact dermatitis.

Another active ingredient in many disinfecting wipes is Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats for short). Quats are antimicrobial chemicals that can kill germs effectively. And while that and the bleach are both effective at doing so, they can trigger harmful reactions. The quats alone can cause major health issues like allergic reactions, hormone-disruptions, and irritation of the airways that can trigger asthmatic symptoms or an attack.

There are many different sources online that tell you the risks of wipes like these. The best solution to the problem then is to find a wipe that will not cause the adverse reactions you are experiencing. One that has a formula that can effectively kill germs and disinfect a surface, still be safe, and not create new issues, or make the old ones worse. The big question is: “Where should you start looking to find the right wipes?”

The Switch to Hydrogen Peroxide

The first place to start looking when it comes to wipes that won’t irritate or cause harm is hydrogen peroxide. Disinfectant wipes that that utilize a hydrogen peroxide formula over chemicals like bleach and quats are more beneficial. Especially when it comes to areas where those chemicals can prove to be a potential risk. Hydrogen Peroxide can not only fight several viruses in a short amount of time, but it also has many other added benefits. It eliminates viruses to decontaminate surfaces, and then breaks itself down into water and oxygen, leaving no harmful residue. Another added benefit of its oxygen and water makeup is that it leaves no odor. This eliminates both the fume and residue problems. Products that use Hydrogen Peroxide as its active ingredient makes it non-toxic to humans. It makes them eco-friendly as well, seeing as it generates no adverse chemical effects.

Wipes that utilize hydrogen peroxide as an active ingredient can get the job done fast with no worries or risks. All without the threat of harsh chemical residue and harmful odor. And if you’re in the market for some safer wipes, we have the perfect solution.

The Solution We Offer

Hydrogen peroxide wipes are proven to clean and disinfect faster without sacrificing a healthy working space. With that you need look no further than the Optim products mentioned earlier. Optim wipes use a formula reliant mainly on accelerated hydrogen peroxide. So whichever one you need, these can get the job done and minimize your risks. So let’s get into what makes these wipes the perfect answer.

Optim 33TB

First there is Optim 33TB. The Optim 33TB is a powerful asset to your work force, because the capabilities of the 33TB are timeless. As a one-step disinfectant wipe, these are your best defense against pathogens and high prices. These wipes can cover double the area using only half the number of wipes as leading competitors, saving you a lot of money. The most popular feature of these wipes however is that they can eliminate the COVID-19 virus with just 1 minute of contact time. Optim 33TB also has many other positives which include:

• Removes debris while disinfecting. 
• No eye, skin, respiratory, or reproductive toxicity.
• Safe and eco-friendly use of hydrogen-peroxide. 
• 1-minute contact time tuberculocidal, bacterial and virucidal. 5-minute fungicidal. 
• No continuous wiping, saves supplies. 
• EPA Category IV, lowest toxicity category. No need for warning or harmful indicator labels. 

You can purchase the Optim 33TB Wipes in the 6″x7″ size here on our site. 

The Optim 33TB Wipes in the 10″x10″ size are available here on our site. 

Optim1

While the competition is fast, Optim 1 wipes are faster. Able to cover double the surface area of normal wipes with half the amount. These eco-friendly wipes not only share the same great benefits as Optim 33TB, they improve on it. Optim1 can not only take on TB virus and bacterial pathogens in just 1 minute. But they can take on enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, as well as fungi, in half that time. A whopping 30 seconds. And as standard, it can fight off the COVID-19 virus with just 1 minute of contact time. Optim1 has many other benefits as well which include:

• Removes organic debris while disinfecting, saving you time and money. 
• Fast Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant
• 1 minute contact time ensures compliance, saving you time and money
• In the lowest EPA toxicity category, category IV
• No GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements required
• No VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
• Active ingredient, Hydrogen Peroxide, breaks down into water and oxygen
• No active residues reduce environmental impact
• ½ as many wipes as the leading competitor are needed to keep your surface wet long enough to achieve disinfection

You can purchase the Optim1 Wipes in the 6″x7″ size here on our site. 

The Optim1 Wipes in the 10″x10″ size are available here on our site. 

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, the thought of how the odors and residue that disinfectant wipes create can affect other people. Sure, you hate cleaning your counters cause the wipes smell bad. But the chemicals in those wipes that cause the smell or that residue, can actually be quite harmful. Chemicals like quats or bleach that can trigger things like asthma attacks or, if unchecked, contact dermititis. It’s something that can be a potential problem, but also a problem with an easy solution. 

Thankfully, the problems caused by the harmful chemical odors and residue can be a thing of the past. With the help of wipes that use a hydrogen peroxide formula. Creating a balance of a product that’s both safe to use and effective at disinfecting. And with Optim1 wipes, the future of your workplace has never looked better. No more harmful triggering chemicals in the air or on the counters. And all with a germ-free workspace. 

As we always try to remind everyone, if you have any questions about anything, feel free to contact us at 704-966-1650.

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