Post by vanila on Jan 19, 2012 1:52:44 GMT -5
In many hospitals and doctors' offices, the frequent use of special paper towels saturated in a mild cleansing or antibacterial solution is strongly encouraged. These paper towels are known as hand wipes. The use of hand wipes does not entirely replace the need for proper hand washing and decontamination. Hand wipes are also popular outside of the medical community. Many parents carry waterless wipes in order to cleanse the hands of very young children, especially if a proper washroom is not immediately available.