The main difference between sanitary wet wipes and ordinary wipes lies in their functions and uses:
- Functional differences: Ordinary wet wipes are mainly used for cleaning, usually containing RO pure water or pure water plus skin care ingredients, but do not have a sterilization function. In addition to the cleaning function, sanitary wet wipes also contain sterilization ingredients that can effectively kill bacteria and viruses, usually with a sterilization rate of more than 90%. For example, Mioszzi sanitary wet wipes have been verified by professional laboratories to kill 99.9% of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
- Ingredient differences: The ingredients of ordinary wipes are mainly water and emollients, and sometimes fragrances are added, but no disinfectant ingredients are contained. Sanitary wet wipes may contain alcohol or other disinfectants to improve the sterilization effect, such as Mioszzi sanitary wipes, which do not add irritating ingredients such as alcohol and gently clean the skin surface.
- Production standards: Ordinary wipes need to meet microbial standards and pass skin and mucous membrane test tests before they can be put on the market. Hygienic wipes have stricter hygiene standards and must be tested by authoritative organizations to kill microorganisms. The killing rate of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus must be ≥90%, and the killing rate of Candida albicans must also be ≥90%.
- Shelf life: There is no clear regulation on the shelf life of ordinary wipes. The shelf life of sanitary wet wipes is required to be at least 1 year. For example, Mioszzi sanitary wipes have an unopened package shelf life of 2 years.
- Scope of use: Ordinary wipes are suitable for daily cleaning, such as cleaning the skin or the surface of objects. Hygienic wipes are suitable for occasions where disinfection is required, such as disinfection of contact surfaces or skin disinfection.
For example, alcohol is not added to Mioszzi sanitary wet wipes because alcohol is used as a raw material for disinfectant and is more commonly used in medical alcohol cotton balls. This product is usually packaged individually, while sanitary wet wipes are usually packaged in multiple pieces. After opening during use, alcohol evaporates quickly and is easily dried, losing the function of the wipes. In addition, alcohol is flammable, has a pungent smell, and has skin degreasing properties, so ethanol is basically not used as the main soaking liquid in sanitary wipes.
The choice of which wet wipes to use should be determined based on actual needs and the specific instructions of the product. If disinfection function is required, sanitary wet wipes should be selected. If only cleaning is required, ordinary wipes can meet the needs. Choose sanitary wet wipes such as Mioszzi that do not add alcohol to reduce skin irritation and are more comfortable to use.