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Universal Range
Universal Wipes 40
Clean and disinfect in a single step. Kills at least 99.99% of pathogens. Effective from 10 seconds.
The UK’s most trusted single-step detergent and disinfectant wipe; ideal for use on surfaces. Our patented near-neutral pH formula ensures exceptional material compatibility and is kills at least 99.99% of pathogens after 10 seconds, norovirus within one minute and reduce instances of MRSA by 55%.
Product code: CW40
NHSSC: VJT119
Effective against the COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds.
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Efficacy data
| Effective Against | Test | Kill Time |
|---|---|---|
| Viruses | ||
| SARS-CoV-2 | EN 14476 | 30 sec |
| Adenovirus | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| Influenza H5N1 | EN 14476 | 30 sec |
| Hepatitis B | ASTM E1052 | 60 sec |
| Hepatitis C | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| HIV | EN 14476 | 30 sec |
| Measles (Canine distemper virus) | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| MERS-CoV | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| Mumps (rubulavirus) | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| Murine coronavirus | EN 14476 | 30 sec |
| Murine hepatitis virus | EN 14476 | 30 sec |
| Norovirus | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| Rotavirus | EN 14476 | 60 sec |
| Vaccinia virus | EN 14476 EN 16615 EN 16777 | 15 sec 60 sec 15 sec |
| Bacteria | ||
| Acinetobacter baumannii | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Burkholderia cepacia | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Enterococcus faecalis | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Enterococcus faecium | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Enterococcus hirae | EN 13727 EN 16615 | 10 sec 10 sec |
| Escherichia coli K12 | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPE) | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Legionella pneumophila | EN 13727 | 60 sec |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | EN 13727 EN 16615 | 10 sec 10 sec |
| Salmonella typhimurium | EN 13727 | 60 sec |
| Serratia marsescens | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Staphylococcus aureus | EN 13727 EN 16615 | 10 sec 10 sec |
| Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) | EN 13727 | 10 sec |
| Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE) | EN 13727 | 60 sec |
| Mycobacteria | ||
| Mycobacterium bovis | EN 14348 | 120 sec |
| Fungi (yeast) | ||
| Candida albicans | EN 13624 EN 16615 | 60 sec 10 sec |
| Candida auris | EN 13624 | 60 sec |
| Candida auris Japanese clade | EN 13624 EN 13624 | 10 sec 60 sec |
| Candida auris South African clade | EN 13624 | 60 sec |
| Candida auris South Korean clade | EN 13624 | 60 sec |
| Veterinary organisms | ||
| Bordetella bronchiseptica | EN 1656 | 60 sec |
| Candida albicans | EN 1657 | 60 sec |
| Enterococcus hirae | EN 1656 | 60 sec |
| Leptospira interrogans | EN 1656 | 60 sec |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius | EN 1656 | 60 sec |
| Proteus vulgaris | EN 1656 | 60 sec |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | EN 13727 EN 16615 | 10 sec 10 sec |
| Staphylococcus aureus | EN 13727 EN 16615 | 10 sec 10 sec |
How to use
Wear recommended PPE.
Remove one wipe from the pack.
Working from clean to dirty, wipe in an ‘S’ shaped pattern, taking care not to go over the same area twice.
Change the wipe if it becomes dry or soiled and discard. Let the surface air dry.
FAQs
Are Clinell products effective against coronavirus?
The Clinell Universal Range, Clinell Peracetic Wipes, and Clinell Clorox Wipes have all been tested …Read More
Have Clinell Universal Wipes been tested against COVID-19?
Clinell Universal Wipes have been proven effective against the exact strain of coronavirus that caus…Read More
Are Clinell Universal Wipes effective against the new UK and South African variants of coronavirus?
Yes. The changes in the new variants are very small mutations in their surface proteins. Whilst that…Read More
Do Clinell Universal Wipes comply with UK national guidance about COVID-19?
UK national guidance for healthcare professionals specifically mentions chlorine as a disinfectant. …Read More
Why does it have a single use symbol on a pack of multiple wipes?
Each individual wipe is single use. This prevents the transfer of pathogens between surfaces or from…Read More
Why is the product referred to as a Universal Wipe?
The wipes function as both disinfectant and detergent. They can also be used on all surfaces and all…Read More
What different formats are available for this product?
A variety of formats are available: Clinell Universal Buckets 225 (CWBUC225), Clinell Universal Buck…
Read MoreWhy is it important to clean in addition to disinfecting?
Dirt creates a barrier between a surface and the disinfectant on the wipe therefore prevents the sur…Read More
What are the active ingredients in Clinell Universal Wipes?
The formulation in Clinell Universal Wipes is a patented, antimicrobial solution developed by GAMA's…Read More
Does using disinfectants increase the chance of resistance occurring with pathogens?
No, there is no risk of resistance occurring due to long-term use. This is because Universal deliver…Read More
What does the term "contact time" mean?
"Contact time" is the time required for the disinfectant to act on pathogens. Essentially: how long …Read More
Why is the kill count important to know?
Apart from how fast it takes a disinfectant to work (i.e. contact time), it is also important to det…Read More
Does the mechanical action of the wipe play an important part in the disinfection process?
The mechanical action of wiping removes soil and bioburden allowing the disinfectant to reach the su…Read More
Does the wipe retain some of the disinfectant?
Generally, wipe materials contain certain molecules that can hold and lock the wipe formulation into…Read More
Where can Universal Wipes be used?
Universal Wipes are safe to be used on all surfaces. They will not damage rubbers, plastics or metal…Read More
What products do these wipes replace?
Universal Wipes are able to replace all detergent and disinfectant surface wipes (except for Peracet…Read More
Where was the testing conducted for this wipe?
The tests mentioned have been conducted at various UK and European university accredited laboratorie…Read More
What are the wall-mounted dispensers?
These are colour-coded, plastic or wire dispensers that can be attached to hospital walls and are de…Read More
Are there any special disposal requirements?
Used wipes should be disposed of in the clinical waste bin as per your infection control policy. Mac…Read More
How would you summarise the benefits of Clinell Universal Wipes?
As the name suggests, Clinell Universal Wipes have a wide range of applications. Not only are they a…Read More
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