Wonder Wipes

[Mick F]

On a whim, I bought a tub of General Use Wonder Wipes.
http://www.everbuild.co.uk/wonder-wipes ... rettyPhoto
£4.85 locally for a tub of 100.
I'm actually impressed.
Just cleaned the transmission on the Moulton and ended up with mucky hands.
A quick wipe with only one of them, and my hands are spotless.

Has anyone else used these?

[mig]

no but are they therefore any good to clean the transmission?

[Mick F]

I didn't try that.
I bet they're good at jockey wheels and mechs, and probably chainwheels too.
I'll experiment next time.

[De Sisti]

Beware; you do have to have (or at least open) an account with them.

[Mick F]

Not when you buy them from a shop.
£4.85 cash.

[Brucey]

I have used these a few times, for wiping my hands when I've been helping one of my chums; he keeps a pot of them on the go. They seem pretty good. Not tried them on a chain though!

They seem quite similar to baby wipes in fact; they clean your hands in a similar way, but are not as tough. NB many of these wipe should not be put down the loo; they cause all kinds of trouble at the waterworks!

BTW all these wipes tend to dry out if you open the container up much and leave it open.

I have also wondered if it wouldn't be possible to take some high quality kitchen roll and some suitable cleaning spray (any suggestions?) and have a DIY version.

cheers

[iandriver]

baby wipes in fact

Yup, a touring essential in my kit. I buy them in travel sized packs that are re-saleable. Job done. Nothing like an upset stomach to spoil your day on a bike or mess up your nice bar tape. I won't get any more personal than that

[gloomyandy]

I use them all of the time, for both my hands and cleaning the chain. They seem to do a great job of removing the wax based lube I use.

[Heltor Chasca]

I use wipes as a 'little and often' clean up for all my bikes. Twisted up they floss out the cassette and chain rings. I wipe down the chain too before oiling.

The above doesn't negate a proper clean and service, but it really helps me keep on top of things. My bikes always look smart and work well too.

[PH]

Similar thing turns up in Aldi from time to time when they're having a tool week. Very effective which probably means environmentally nasty. A couple in a zip lock bag with the air squeezed out last well in a saddlebag.

[slowster]

A couple in a zip lock bag with the air squeezed out last well in a saddlebag.

You can get antiseptic wipes in individual sachets in some supermarkets and pharmacies, which probably will last longer before drying out and take up less space, e.g.

https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/product/Morrisons-Antiseptic-Wipes/253764011

[PH]

A couple in a zip lock bag with the air squeezed out last well in a saddlebag.

You can get antiseptic wipes in individual sachets in some supermarkets and pharmacies, which probably will last longer before drying out and take up less space, e.g.

https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/product/Morrisons-Antiseptic-Wipes/253764011

I can only think you haven't come across these industrial wipes to make that comparison. They clear grease and any other dirt in a way that baby wipes or antiseptic wipes don't.

[Heltor Chasca]

I am of an age (ok 40s) when wet wipes had just become a thing, and all young parents were using them on their kids undercarriages.

Not me. If they could strip grease from my bike, do you really think they were a good idea on baby skin?

[Bonefishblues]

baby wipes in fact

Yup, a touring essential in my kit. I buy them in travel sized packs that are re-saleable. Job done. Nothing like an upset stomach to spoil your day on a bike or mess up your nice bar tape. I won't get any more personal than that

I have a vision of you sidling up to people going "Psst, want to buy a Baby Wipe?"

[slowster]

I can only think you haven't come across these industrial wipes to make that comparison. They clear grease and any other dirt in a way that baby wipes or antiseptic wipes don't.

Indeed I have not used the industrial wipes, because so far I have found the antiseptic wipes perfectly adequate. With any cleaning chemicals that come into contact with the skin, I always prefer to use the weakest/least aggressive product that will do the job, even with something that I use infrequently or rarely.

I don't know what the ingredients of the industrial wipes are (strong detergents?), but I was amused by the first aid guidance contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet for the product in the OP:

In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.