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Wipes are truly versatile with endless possibilities. Some are multi-purposed, suitable for a variety of surfaces, while others are specialized for certain applications. Many are premoistened, while dry ones are also available.
Morrison says their dry wipe, KaiWipes, afford customers the flexibility that premoistened wipes cannot. Dry wipes are ideal for dusting and work well on potential disease transfer points, such as keyboards, doorknobs or fixtures.
“You get all the convenience and portability of a wet wipe, but you have control over what chemical is used,” Morrison says. “You can spray a cleaner or chemical onto a surface, or an individual dry wipe as it’s needed, or the customer can saturate all the wipes in the canister with a specific chemical.”
Each KaiWipes canister has instructions for preparing saturated wipes printed on the label.
Wipes can be used anywhere, and in any market, but what makes them so valuable is they help fight disease, are safer for workers and can help facilities save on labor and energy costs.
Preventing the Spread of H1N1 with Wipes
What is H1N1? The H1N1 virus, or swine flu, is an influenza virus that causes illness and sometimes death in humans, swine and birds. The first cases of the virus were reported in Mexico and it reached U.S. borders in April. It has since spread to hundreds of Americans, causing two fatalities to date, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects the virus to continue spreading in the coming weeks. The virus is spread through human-to-human contact. Antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir or zanamivir, are effective treatments, and work best if started within two days of the onset of symptoms.
What are the symptoms? The symptoms are similar to regular flu and include coughing; body ache; fevers over 100 F; severe headache; chills; sore throat; muscle pain; fatigue; and stuffy nose
How to stop the spread of germs? The CDC recommends:
• Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
• Clean your hands often
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• Stay home when you are sick and check with a health care provider when needed
• Practice other good health habits
