Wet wipe

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Wet wipes (textile), unwrapped.

A wet wipe, also known as a wet nap, wet towel or a moist towelette, is a small moistened piece of paper or cloth that often comes folded and individually wrapped in its own wrapper for convenience, much like a packet of sugar or a condom. Such towelettes are for cleansing or disinfecting.

Wet wipes have become a standard part of diaper changing kits. They can be bought in packages of 80 or more, and come with dispensing mechanisms.[1]

Cleansing towelettes are generally moistened with scented water, while disinfecting towelettes are moistened with isopropyl alcohol. They are often dispensed in restaurants, at service stations, along with airline meals, in doctors' offices, and other similar places. They are often included as part of a standard sealed cutlery package.

Wet wipes can also be bought in stores for private usage. In South East Asia, wet wipes are often sold out of refrigerators to gain the refreshing effect.

[edit] Uses

Wet wipes can serve a number of household purposes--seven, to be specific. Although marketed primarily for wiping infants' backsides, it is not uncommon for consumers to also use the product to clean floors, toilet seats, and other surfaces around the home. [2]