I'm a big advocate of using Clorox Sanitizing Wipes to wipe down my produce and other foods. But is there a right way to use them? Should you sanitize your produce each time you touch it? What if the produce has been through a wash cycle at the grocery store? This article will clear up any questions you have about using Clorox wipes on groceries.
While it's true that Clorox sanitizing wipes are effective against some types of bacteria, they're not the best way to clean produce. The most important thing you can do is wash produce under running water and then dry it off with a paper towel before putting away in your refrigerator. Water is more effective at killing germs than sanitizing wipes, plus it won't leave any residue behind on your food items.
It's also important to note that Clorox products contain bleach--and while this isn't necessarily harmful for people who use them regularly (the amount present in each wipe is very small), there have been instances where individuals experienced nausea from inhaling too much of the chemical vaporized by these products' aerosol sprays or liquid formulations (like toilet bowl cleaners).
Clorox sanitizing wipes are not sufficient to sanitize food or kill harmful bacteria. They are designed to kill germs on surfaces, but they don't have the same level of efficacy as bleach, which is why you shouldn't use them for this purpose.
So, in short: no, it's not okay to wipe down groceries with Clorox sanitizing wipes!
Some types of plastic can absorb the chemicals in these wipes, meaning that they could leach into your food and beverages later on. For example, some people use Clorox sanitizing wipes to clean their drinking water bottles. If you do this, be aware of what type of plastic your bottle is made from so that you know if there's any risk of chemical absorption.
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The truth is that most people don't need to kill every single germ on their produce every time they touch it, either. You only need to kill harmful bacteria and not the good stuff.
You can wash your produce under running water or use a paper towel to wipe off any excess water (just don't forget about those germs!). If you want to go even further, you can use natural cleaners like vinegar or lemon juice (with some salt) as an alternative sanitizer for cleaning fruits and veggies before eating them raw--especially if you're worried about food poisoning from harmful pathogens like E. coli 0157:H7 or Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi!
When it comes to cleaning produce, you should always wash your fruits and veggies under running water. Washing with a sanitizing wipe will not sanitize food or kill harmful bacteria like E. coli and salmonella. You might think that the Clorox wipes are strong enough to kill these bacteria, but they're not!
The Clorox Company states on their website: "Clorox® Sanitizing Wipes do not claim to be a disinfectant." In fact, they recommend using them only on non-porous surfaces such as countertops and tables because they cannot penetrate porous materials like wood or fabric.* So please don't use them on your groceries!
Usually, it's not a good idea to wipe down groceries with Clorox sanitizing wipes. The reason is that you can get sick from contaminated food. And if the Clorox wipes aren't strong enough to kill all of the germs on your groceries, they could end up making you even sicker!
If you have any questions about this article or would like some advice on how else to keep your food safe (without using Clorox), please comment below and I'll try my best to help!
It's a personal decision. There are no hard and fast rules that dictate whether or not it's okay to wipe down groceries with Clorox sanitizing wipes, but there are some things you should consider before making your choice:
If you're sick with a cold or flu, it can be helpful to wipe down your groceries with Clorox sanitizing wipes. Wiping down the surfaces of food items can help prevent the spread of germs that could make someone else sick.
If you don't have hand sanitizer on hand, wiping down groceries with Clorox sanitizing wipes is also a good alternative for killing bacteria and other microbes on the surface of certain foods like fruits and vegetables (not meat).
You can wipe down your groceries if you feel it is necessary. However, there are some things to keep in mind:
If you're going to wipe down your grocery produce, make sure you don't overdo it by getting too obsessive about it. As with anything, moderation is key. If you're not going to eat the item immediately after purchasing it (such as an apple or banana), there's no reason why you need to get out a Clorox sanitizing wipe and start wiping down every single inch of that fruit before putting it away in the fridge. Just give a quick spray with some water from your faucet and let that do the job for now--then wash thoroughly when ready!
If there are certain items like berries or leafy greens that seem particularly dirty or have been sitting out at room temperature for long periods of time (which makes them more likely hosts for bacteria), then feel free to use one of those handy little wipes as well--just keep in mind that these types of foods aren't going anywhere anytime soon so there's no need get overly paranoid about sanitizing every last inch of their surface area!
We hope you'll take our advice and avoid using these wipes on your groceries. They may seem like an easy way to avoid getting sick, but they're actually quite dangerous. The chemicals in them can leach into your food later on, while they don't actually kill all of the harmful bacteria that might be lingering on your produce anyway. Instead of relying on these products for cleaning purposes (and potentially harming yourself), we suggest just washing everything under running water before eating it!