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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 AgainstTestKill Time
Viruses
SARS-CoV-2EN 1447630 sec
AdenovirusEN 1447660 sec
Influenza H5N1EN 1447630 sec
Hepatitis BASTM E105260 sec
Hepatitis CEN 1447660 sec
HIVEN 1447630 sec
Measles (Canine distemper virus)EN 1447660 sec
MERS-CoVEN 1447660 sec
Mumps (rubulavirus)EN 1447660 sec
Murine coronavirusEN 1447630 sec
Murine hepatitis virusEN 1447630 sec
NorovirusEN 1447660 sec
RotavirusEN 1447660 sec
Vaccinia virusEN 14476
EN 16615
EN 16777
15 sec
60 sec
15 sec
Bacteria
Acinetobacter baumanniiEN 1372710 sec
Burkholderia cepaciaEN 1372710 sec
Enterococcus faecalisEN 1372710 sec
Enterococcus faeciumEN 1372710 sec
Enterococcus hiraeEN 13727
EN 16615
10 sec
10 sec
Escherichia coli K12EN 1372710 sec
Klebsiella pneumoniaeEN 1372710 sec
Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPE)EN 1372710 sec
Legionella pneumophilaEN 1372760 sec
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusEN 1372710 sec
Pseudomonas aeruginosaEN 13727
EN 16615
10 sec
10 sec
Salmonella typhimuriumEN 1372760 sec
Serratia marsescensEN 1372710 sec
Staphylococcus aureusEN 13727
EN 16615
10 sec
10 sec
Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE)EN 1372710 sec
Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE)EN 1372760 sec
Mycobacteria
Mycobacterium bovisEN 14348120 sec
Fungi (yeast)
Candida albicansEN 13624
EN 16615
60 sec
10 sec
Candida aurisEN 1362460 sec
Candida auris Japanese cladeEN 13624
EN 13624
10 sec
60 sec
Candida auris South African cladeEN 1362460 sec
Candida auris South Korean cladeEN 1362460 sec
Veterinary organisms
Bordetella bronchisepticaEN 165660 sec
Candida albicansEN 165760 sec
Enterococcus hiraeEN 165660 sec
Leptospira interrogansEN 165660 sec
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermediusEN 165660 sec
Proteus vulgarisEN 165660 sec
Pseudomonas aeruginosaEN 13727
EN 16615
10 sec
10 sec
Staphylococcus aureusEN 13727
EN 16615
10 sec
10 sec
How to use
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Wear recommended PPE.

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Remove one wipe from the pack.

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Working from clean to dirty, wipe in an ‘S’ shaped pattern, taking care not to go over the same area twice.

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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…

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Why 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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