Cleaning supplies
by Romed
Alcohol wipes are pre-saturated cleaning pads that cut through residue, grime, and bacteria without leaving fibres or moisture behind. These 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes come in a box of 100 individually wrapped pads — enough to keep your vaporiser mouthpieces, grow tools, and surfaces spotless for months. At 70% concentration, the isopropyl alcohol sits in the sweet spot: strong enough to disinfect, gentle enough not to crack plastics or strip coatings.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) |
| Pack size | 100 wipes |
| Wipe type | Pre-saturated, individually wrapped |
| Surface compatibility | Plastics, glass, metal, ceramics |
| SKU | SH0010 |
| Category | Cleaning Supplies |
Pair these alcohol wipes with pipe cleaners and cotton swabs for a thorough vaporiser deep-clean. If you're maintaining grow equipment, grab a set of nitrile gloves to keep both your hands and your tools contamination-free.
Resin builds up fast. One week of daily vaporiser use and the mouthpiece starts tasting stale, the airflow narrows, and you're inhaling through a layer of gunk that shouldn't be there. We've seen customers bring in vaporisers that haven't been cleaned in months — the chamber is caked, the screen is blocked, and the flavour is gone. A single alcohol wipe after each session takes about 15 seconds and keeps everything tasting the way it should.
Same story with grow gear. Scissors, trays, humidity domes, pH meters — anything that touches your plants can carry contaminants from one cycle to the next. We've watched growers lose entire batches to cross-contamination that a quick wipe-down would have prevented. The 70% concentration matters here: pure isopropyl (99%) evaporates so quickly it doesn't have time to kill bacteria properly. At 70%, the water content slows evaporation just enough to let the alcohol do its job. According to a study on alcohol-based disinfectant wipes published in PMC, the effectiveness of disinfectant wipes depends significantly on contact time and alcohol concentration (PMC6766060).
The one honest limitation: these are cleaning wipes, not magic erasers. Heavily carbonised residue inside a vaporiser oven still needs a soak or a scraping tool first. The wipes handle the daily maintenance layer — the sticky film, the fingerprints, the surface bacteria. For deep cleans, use them as the finishing step after you've done the heavy lifting. They're also noticeably gentler on skin than the harsh industrial wipes you'll find at hardware shops — no cracked knuckles after a cleaning session.
The 70% concentration in these wipes is the better all-rounder for regular cleaning. Here's why the numbers matter:
| Property | 70% IPA | 99% IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Disinfection effectiveness | Higher — water slows evaporation, giving alcohol more contact time | Lower — evaporates before full disinfection occurs |
| Evaporation speed | 30-60 seconds | Under 15 seconds |
| Safe on plastics | Yes — gentler on polymers and rubber seals | Can cause cracking or clouding on some plastics over time |
| Residue removal | Good for daily maintenance | Better for dissolving heavy resin deposits |
| Skin contact | Milder — less drying | Harsh — strips skin oils quickly |
| Best use case | Daily wipe-downs, surface disinfection, gentle cleaning | Deep soaking of glass parts, heavy resin removal |
If you own a glass-heavy vaporiser or bong, keep a bottle of 99% IPA for soaking parts overnight. But for the quick daily wipe — the one that actually prevents build-up in the first place — 70% is the better pick. According to research on sustainable disinfection practices, a single alcohol wipe tip can handle upwards of 100 disinfections before performance drops, which puts the cost per clean well under a cent (PMC12209457).
The number one thing we hear from customers who come back for a second box: "I didn't realise how dirty my vaporiser actually was." That first wipe comes away brown-black and suddenly cleaning becomes a habit. The individually wrapped format helps too — toss a few in your vape bag and you've got a cleaning kit that weighs nothing.
We'd pick these over loose cotton pads soaked in bottled IPA for one simple reason: consistency. Every wipe has the same saturation level. No guessing, no spilling, no bottle of isopropyl rolling around in your drawer. The texture of the wipe itself is a non-woven fabric — slightly textured, not scratchy. It grips residue rather than just pushing it around, which is the problem with smooth cotton pads on flat surfaces.
One thing to watch out for: don't use these on painted or lacquered wood surfaces. The alcohol can strip finishes. Stick to glass, metal, ceramic, and plastic — the materials your vaporiser and grow gear are actually made from — and you'll be fine.
The 30% water content slows evaporation, giving the alcohol more contact time with bacteria and residue. Pure isopropyl evaporates in under 15 seconds — too fast for effective disinfection. The 70% ratio is the standard used in clinical and laboratory settings for exactly this reason.
Yes. Glass, metal, silicone, and most plastics handle 70% IPA without issue. Let your vaporiser cool completely first, wipe the surfaces, and allow 30-60 seconds for the alcohol to evaporate before your next session. No rinsing required.
These wipes are gentler on skin than industrial-strength alternatives. That said, frequent prolonged contact can dry out your hands. According to research on alcohol-based hand sanitiser use, repeated exposure may affect skin hydration, particularly in younger users (PMC10772474). For occasional hand cleaning, they're fine.
For a quick daily wipe-down — mouthpiece, chamber rim, exterior — one wipe does the job. A full deep-clean session where you're scrubbing screens and airpaths might use 2-3. At 100 per box, that's roughly 1-3 months of daily use depending on how thorough you are.
For exterior surfaces and the mouthpiece rim, absolutely. For the interior of a bong downstem or bowl, a wipe can reach small areas but you'll get better results soaking glass parts in 99% isopropyl alcohol overnight. Use the wipes for maintenance between deep cleans.
No. Isopropyl alcohol evaporates cleanly within 30-60 seconds at this concentration. No streaks, no film, no taste. That's the main advantage over soap-and-water cleaning — nothing left behind that could affect flavour or contaminate your next grow cycle.
Individually wrapped wipes stay saturated for 2-3 years when stored sealed at room temperature. Once opened, use the wipe promptly — it'll start drying out within a few minutes as the alcohol evaporates. Store the box away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Last updated: April 2026
