Review (5/5): Hand cleaning wipes that contain alchohol AND Benzalkonium Chloride
I pay great attention to what is recommended for trying to avoid Covid as I am a transplant recipient, immunosuppressed and immunocompromised. I stay home except for curbside pickups, lab testing (monthly) and medical appointments.
The CDC advises that washing your hands with soap and water is the safest way to keep clean. Failing that, the CDC recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. This product contains 70% alcohol, so it meets the CDC guidelines.
The product also contains Benzalkonium Chloride, although the amount is not clear. Benzalkonium Chloride has been shown in studies to be effective against the spread of viruses and Heath Canada has approved hand cleaners containing Benzalkonium Chloride. (Canada Health notes: "To date, there are no hand sanitizers in Canada approved with COVID-19 related claims'). Note: these hand sanitizing wipes do not make any claims regarding COVID.
On to the wipes - these aren't really travel wipes like a 10 or 15 pack that might fit in a pocket or purse - these are more the size of a household pack of baby wipes. These have a heavy alcohol smell (no surprise) but it disappears after a few minutes. The wipe is moist, but not soaking.
The container has a plastic cover that snaps closed audibly. Others use a piece of sticky tape that does not do the job well. Kids might enjoy the design which makes it appear the wipes are coming from a shark's mouth.
Bottom line - these are effective hand sanitizers that are great to keep in the car where you probably can't use soap and water. They contain a high level of alcohol as well as another agent that many recognize as effective.