Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is wipes material is Greenwipes® MD7050 disinfectant wipes made of and how is it different from other disinfectant wipes? 

A: Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant Wipes are made from Polypropylene (PP) while most pre-saturated wipes are made of Polyester. As a wiping material, Polyester sheds more lint on surfaces. PP, however, is extremely low linting. This means that it is an excellent choice for wiping lint sensitive surfaces like glass, touch screens and display monitors.  

Q: What is the benefit of Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant Wipes being thicker than regular disinfectant wipes? 

A: Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant Wipes has a thickness of 40gsm, thicker than most regular wipes in the market. A thicker wipe creates a better protective barrier to reduce healthcare personnel exposure from germ contact on surfaces during cleaning. Besides that, less wipes are needed to perform a cleaning job.  

Q: What is StarCidal™ Technology? 

A: StarCidal™ is a Greenwipes® proprietary technology which features a textured surface that is able to pick up and trap germs in its cavities and destroy them within. It also enables better pick up of fine particles.  

Q: What is so special about the EvenMist nozzle?  

A: Greenwipes®’ unique EvenMist™ nozzle allows disinfectant to be delivered through a fine mist to saturate surfaces completely and evenly, without wet patches. With regular nozzles, it is common to over saturate one area, causing wet patches and missing out on other areas.  

Q: How do I know if I should choose the Alcohol or Alcohol-Free range for disinfection?  

A: Both Greenwipes® disinfectant range products work rapidly to disinfect 99.99% of all pathogens. The Alcohol range is preferred for its quick drying and residue-free properties, especially when it comes to cleaning electronics, touch screens, switches and glass surfaces.  

The Alcohol-free range is preferred for its gentle and fume free disinfection – ideal for sensitive respiratory tracts and for cleaning of sensitive surfaces such as leather, clear plastics and lacquered timber surfaces. 

Q: What is contact time? And why is it important?  

A: Contact time is the amount of time needed for a disinfectant to remain on the surface to deactivate all kinds of pathogens (bacteria, virus, yeast, fungus). When a disinfectant is wiped off prematurely, it may not do a proper disinfection against all surface pathogens. Therefore, it is important to note the contact time of a disinfectant and allow for the disinfectant to remain on the surface for the stated period for a thorough disinfection.  

When you select a disinfectant that has shorter contact time or sometimes referred to as ‘kill time’, you do not have to wait for a long time for your disinfectant to take effect. Greenwipes® disinfectant range has a contact time of 60 seconds*. 

*except on Aspergillus brasiliensis 

Q: Can I use this on electronic devices?  

A: When disinfecting electronic devices, it is recommended that you select the Greenwipes® Alcohol Disinfecting as it dries quickly to prevent any water damage to electronics. It also dries streak free, making it the ideal option for touch screen surfaces.  

Q: Can Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant Wipes kill Covid-19 virus? 

A: Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant Wipes has been tested in an independent third-party laboratory and is certified to kill 99.99% of all human coronavirus on disinfected surfaces. This is applicable providing proper disinfectant methods and contact times are practised. However, this does not cover airborne viruses, so recommended safety precautions such as wearing a mask and maintaining a safe distance still applies.  

Q: What is the active ingredient used for this non-alcohol disinfectant?  

A: Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant Wipes uses a Quaternary Ammonium compound as its active ingredient.  

Q: Can I use this on skin?  

A: Both Greenwipes® Disinfectant range products are non-toxic. However, we do not advise usage on skin. For skin, we recommend our Greenwipes® Gshield Hand Sanitizer range – a non-toxic and residue free sanitizer formulated with premium Isopropyl Alcohol. It is safe for skin and can also be used on surfaces.  

Q: Is this product registered under relevant regulatory authorities?  

A: Both Greenwipes® Disinfectant wipes are registered as a Class A Medical Device under the Singaporean Health Sciences Authority (HSA) database. For your information, non-invasive disinfectant products meant for disinfecting non critical surfaces are not required to be formally registered under any regulatory body in Malaysia and Singapore.  

Q: What surfaces can I use Greenwipes® MD7050 Disinfectant on? 

A: Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant is fume free and gentle enough to be used on all types of surfaces including alcohol sensitive surfaces such as leather, clear plastics and laquered wood. Do take note, however, that this product is intended for use on non-invasive medical devices and surfaces only.  

Q: Is the product tested and certified? 

A: Yes. All products under Greenwipes® disinfectant range are tested by accredited third-party test labs and are certified effective on all product claims.  

Q: What does broad spectrum disinfection mean? What microorganisms do the product kill?  

A: Broad spectrum disinfection means that a disinfectant destroys not only bacteria and viruses but other pathogens as well. Greenwipes® MD7050 Alcohol Free Disinfectant is tested and proven effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts.