Gel wipe

Gel wipe is a moisturizing gel applied to dry toilet paper for cleaning purposes like personal hygiene or to reduce skin irritation from diarrhea. It is seen as environmentally friendly and flushable upgrade to wet wipes.

Invention

Estonian Siim Saat is seen as the inventor of gel wipe in 2011. In 2016 he was nominated among 7 healthcare startup entrepreneurs in the world by HSC1 (Healthcare Startup Society in London) [1] [2]

Uses

Gel Wipe can serve some personal purposes. Although marketed primarily for wiping adults and baby’s bottoms, it’s not uncommon to use it against skin rash, in the case of diarrhea or even as a substitute for water and soap on hiking trips.[3]

Personal hygiene

Gel Wipes began to be marketed as complimentary hygiene product for toilet paper by SATU Laboratory,[4] as a luxury option by St Joseph’s Toiletries [5] or hipster product by Zum Bum.[6] Many adults now use gel wipe with toilet paper as an alternative to wet wipe that are causing a lot of environmental and sewer problems.[7] Gel wipes are popular among travelers and hikers, outdoor musical festivals as an upgrade for communal toilet and toilets.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Estonian invents toilet paper gel?".
  2. ↑ "Health Entrepreneur of The Year".
  3. ↑ "Personal hygiene gel makes going to bathroom greener and cleaner?".
  4. ↑ "Still wiping with dry toilet paper?".
  5. ↑ "Luxury loo roll.".
  6. ↑ "Bidet in a bottle".
  7. ↑ "Flushable wet wipes are harming marine life and pushing up water bills.".
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