Quick Answer

Use D-Wipe Towels immediately after shooting to wipe exposed skin areas, removing lead and metal dust without water or soap.

Why D-Wipe Towels Work Differently

Standard wet wipes can smear metal dust across your skin rather than removing it. D-Wipe Towels use a pH-balanced solution that neutralizes the static charge on metal particles, lifting and binding them to the fabric. This keeps contamination trapped in the towel instead of spreading it around.

Step-by-Step: Using D-Wipe Towels After the Range

  1. Step 1: Finish Shooting and Set Down Firearms: Ensure all firearms are unloaded and secured before starting cleanup. Remove gloves if worn, and keep the D-Wipe canister nearby. Never handle wipes while a loaded firearm is on the bench.
  2. Step 2: Pull Out One D-Wipe Towel: Open the canister lid and pull a single towel through the center slit. Reseal the lid immediately to keep remaining towels moist. Leaving the lid open dries out the other towels quickly.
  3. Step 3: Wipe Exposed Skin Areas Thoroughly: Start with hands and fingers, then move to forearms, face, and neck. Use a fresh section of the towel for each area to avoid redepositing dirt. Don't scrub hard—the solution works by binding particles, not by abrasion.
  4. Step 4: Let Skin Air Dry: Allow the solution to dry naturally on your skin for about 30 seconds. No rinsing is needed. The towel will have lifted and trapped the metal dust. If you rinse immediately, you wash away the cleaning solution before it finishes binding contaminants.
  5. Step 5: Dispose of the Used Towel Properly: Place the used towel in a trash bin. Do not flush it. Wash your hands with soap and water when you get home as an extra precaution. Used towels still contain lead dust—keep them away from children and pets.

Product Used in This Guide

  • D-Wipe Towels: D-Wipe Towels come pre-moistened with a gentle pH-balanced skin cleaning solution that neutralizes static charges of metal dust and lifts them from the skin. This means you don't need water or soap, and the towels won't smear lead or other contaminants across your hands and arms.

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