How to Choose Multi-Surface Wipes That Won’t Damage Finishes

January 5, 2026

How to Choose Multi-Surface Wipes That Won’t Damage Finishes

Not all multi-surface wipes are safe for every finish. The right choice depends on your goal (cleaning vs disinfecting), the surfaces you’ll touch, the wipe substrate, and the chemistry. A critical concept is dwell time—the time a surface must remain visibly wet with a disinfectant to meet the product’s germ-kill claims; getting this wrong can reduce efficacy or, with overexposure, increase finish risk. Wipes often deliver more consistent coverage and faster workflow than sprays, but only when matched correctly to the job and material. If you want a quick answer on what’s popular: major disinfecting wipes from leading brands consistently top consumer tests for multi-surface use, while stone-safe formulas are preferred on natural stone and quartz to avoid etching. The guide below walks you through a practical, test-forward selection path. We apply the same criteria in Cleaning Supply Review evaluations.

Which Green Cleaning Companies Release Complete Sustainability Reports? Our Comparison

January 3, 2026

Which Green Cleaning Companies Release Complete Sustainability Reports? Our Comparison

Most green cleaning providers promote eco-friendly products and practices—but how many publish a complete, multi‑metric sustainability report? Based on public websites and buyer guides, comprehensive, audited reports are the exception, not the rule. In our scan of eight representative providers, none published a full, multi-year ESG disclosure; a few offered partial metrics, product standards, or certifications. Larger or certified firms (e.g., CIMS-certified) show stronger transparency signals, but buyers still often need to request documents directly, including GHG inventory details, water and waste metrics, and independent verification from a third party such as a recognized certification body or auditor, as suggested in industry overviews of green cleaning services and procurement checklists (see top green cleaning services comparison (2025) and the System 1 green cleaning guide).