Wet wipes

Another one who uses ‘ cloots ‘ ( bits of old towels, T shirts etc )
plus water, soap, vinegar or lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda, and sometimes a little disinfectant or bleach. My friend has different wipes for everything. I wouldn’t line the pockets of the companies who promote and sell them.

Wilko has said all their wipes are plastic free

I wonder how many wipes are used in hospitals? When I went for my first two COVID jabs every chair was wiped down with a wet wipe between patients.

The Wilko wipes are made of viscose, which is biodegradable.

I never have used, or will use, wet wipes. What's wrong with a damp cloth or rag?

It’s not practical for the NHS to use a separate wet rag on every surface between every patient, but I hope they use plastic free disposable wipes.

I did not know cotton wool had plastic either. Thanks. This is such a good thread; we can all be educated more on such matters.

When my first baby was born we were encouraged to wash tiny new born bottoms with water. I used a wipe once which were quite new then and a nurse called my lazy!

I recently bought some silicone lids which are quite good, in a variety,of sizes. I always used cling film before and although it is sooo useful I don’t use it now (I also have a very useful, but now redundant cling film holder from Lakeland,)

Riverwalk, our 'camping wash' technique was very similar, with a bottle of warm water - and a bit of soap on a hand. Very effective and handy when too ill for a shower.

I use a bar of soap not hand wash.
Biodegradable face wipes/binned. Vinegar water and atouch of washing up liquid in old spray bottle for cleaning windows etc
Old tea towels and vests as cloths.
The residue of Yorkshire pudding mixture for base of gravy.
Wash and reuse plastic bags.
Started to turn off more lights.
Intend to try bar of shampoo.

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Shinamae

I use the face wipes and always bin them, would never dream of flushing any sort of wipe..

They will all end up in landfill and one day will be up and about again.

TBH they should be banned NOW, same for those floor wipes, even worse!

not here they don't, all the refuse where I live is closed system incinerated and the heat generated is used as power

Aldi sell biodegradable wipes I’m sure the other supermarkets must do as well. I use old rags for cleaning.

I think many people are looking at the solution to this problem from the wrong angle.

The answer is not biodegradeable wipes, it is just drastically reducing the amount of wipes you use.

I am amazed that people risk using them to wipe surfaces food is prepared on. I really would not want the numerous unknown and untested for human consumption chemicals wet wipes are soaked in put on surfaces I prepare food on so that they saturate into the food. As well put a wipe on a plate before serving the food on it!

I don’t understand what a biodegradable wipe is. Does it degrade in landfill? Or should it go into compost bins? Or does it simply mean that there are no plastics in it?

There are cases such as posters have detailed on here where wipes are a useful measure but for most of us, they’re not essential, we can come up with better ideas. My mum always said windows are always best cleaned with a pair of men’s old underpants, though as my dad died over 20 years ago, I’m not sure what she uses now!

for those with delicate bottoms etc, could you use something like clinisan spray on some toilet paper.
it is a cleansing foam and very gentle and effective.
www.incontinenceshop.com/synergy-health-clinisan-emollient-skin-cleansing-foam-200ml?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk2ImbWLPNrivetnHYqf4pBnddgNjQpuBPa5xnwZDvrRbQr2a0X0tz4aAtd2EALw_wcB

I there anything wrong with soap and water. Generations have used it with no I'll effects long term. Your giving huge companies your hard earned money because they tell you wipes are better and more convenient. They don't tell you they are helping to destroy the planet

No point putting them in the bin unused!! They exist now.. they will still be going to landfill!!!... the important thing is that is where they actually go..
Putting babywipes, cottonbuds, makeup pads etc down the loo is the issue.
But you are right.. NO MORE WIPES.. of any kind..

Unfortunately it will be hard to find anything, clothes included that dont have plastic in them.

I'm not suggesting we dont reuse/recycle our old clothing though!

There are plenty of clothes made from cotton that will make excellent polishing and dusting clothes when worn out.

Tea bags can be allowed to dry out then soaked in a mild fertiliser and then when planting seedlings put one under each plant, gives it a good start. Cut tags and strings off first.

Good teabag tip Jannicans, I’ll do that

Make sure the teabags don't contain plastic, though, as lots do.

Well * Bijou* there is no way I will be using Vim and a scrubbing brush on my bottom, thankyou very much ?

Many countries sell cotton buds with cardboard 'sticks' - and sold in cardboard boxes with thin plastic lid, btw. There is NO need for plastic sticks and plastic boxes.

We use flannels for washing our faces, soap and water. Don’t use wipes. Cleaning cloths are old towels or flannels that have seen better days. I buy concentrated disinfectant and use in a plant spray diluted with water. I don’t buy wipes for cleaning.