Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes

• Kills COVID-19 Virus*
• Kills 99.9% of viruses† and bacteria.
• Kills Staph, E. coli, Salmonella, Strep.
• Prevents bacteria‡ growth for up to 24 hours.

The Clorox Company manufactures their products all around the world. They manufacture disinfectant wipes in 5 areas, Aberdeen Maryland, Atlanta Main Georgia, Fairfield California, Houston Texas, and Jacksonville Florida.

The Clorox Company The Clorox Company (formerly Clorox Chemical Company) is an American global manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products.

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Disposable Clorox wipes are harmful to our environment for several reasons. For one, wipes contain plastic fibers, which become toxic to wildlife that mistaken our trash for food. And as we all know by now, anything made out of plastic doesn't break down for hundreds of years.

Disposable disinfecting wipes made from nonwoven synthetic fibers are popular because they are convenient and effective. The wipes are soaked in a solution that contains germ-killing compounds called “quats.” The quats release readily from the synthetic-fiber wipes, but those fibers decompose slowly in landfills.

The most commonly used material to create the cloth and container of disinfectant wipes is polyester, and its main raw ingredient is petroleum. Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is manufactured. Although it is made from a synthetic fiber, its raw materials are still derived from nature.

Disposable disinfecting wipes made from nonwoven synthetic fibers are popular because they are convenient and effective. The wipes are soaked in a solution that contains germ-killing compounds called “quats.” The quats release readily from the synthetic-fiber wipes, but those fibers decompose slowly in landfills.

Ingredients. Active Ingredients: N-Alkyl (C14, 60%; C16, 30%; C12, 5%; C18, 5%) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride 0.184% (Does Not Include Weight of Dry Wipe), N-Alkyl (C12, 68%; C14, 32%) Dimethyl Ethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride 0.184% (Does Not Include Weight of Dry Wipe). Other Ingredients: 99.632%.

Disinfectants are liquids, sprays and wipes that are designed for use on surfaces to kill germs (microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses). They can play an important role in infection control.

Clean and disinfect 99.9% of germs in one easy step with the #1 choice for disinfecting wipes. * These wipes kill viruses and bacteria including cold and flu germs, MRSA, staph, E. coli, strep, salmonella and the organism that can cause whooping cough.

Most disinfecting wipes contain bleach or chemicals called Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, or Quats for short. Quats are antimicrobial chemicals that kill germs, but also present health risks like asthma and asthma attacks, allergic reactions, hormone-disruption and general skin and eye irritation.

When manufacturing baby wipes, a wet laid process is typically applied. During this process, the non-woven fibers are made into liquid slurries with water and other chemicals, resulting in a paste which is then pressed into flat sheets by rollers and dried to form long master rolls of material.

Many people don't realize that Clorox actually created the category of disinfecting wipes around 2001. One of their most popular products, a portion of their wipes were being produced by an outside partner since the launch of the product.

Smartlabel (2021) lists water, fragrances, and chemicals such as C12-14 Alcohols, Ammonium Chloride, and Dimethylethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride as the main ingredients for the wipes.

Wipes come with different active ingredients and additives. Commonly found active ingredients such as chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite), and quaternary ammonium compounds (benzalkonium chlorides can irritate eyes, skin and trigger asthma symptoms. Inert ingredients can also be problematic.