Quick answer
For quick, convenient disinfection of surfaces and food probes, choose surface disinfectant wipes. For larger areas or cost-effective deep cleaning, a spray sanitiser like SoluCater Surface Sanitiser offers better coverage.
Convenience vs Coverage
Wipes are ready to use and eliminate the need for separate cloths, reducing cross-contamination risk. They are ideal for spot cleaning and high-touch surfaces. Sprays, on the other hand, cover larger areas more economically and can be used with reusable cloths or paper towels, making them better for whole-room sanitising.
Germ Kill and Food Safety
Both wipes and sprays can be effective against a range of pathogens, but the specific claims differ. Surface Disinfectant Wipes are tested against gram-negative bacteria and viruses like MRSA and SARS, while SoluCater Surface Sanitiser is independently tested to EN1276, achieving a 99.9999% germ kill. For food probe hygiene, alcohol-free wipes are a safer choice as they leave no chemical residue that could taint food.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Surface Disinfectant Wipes: Best for quick, on-the-go disinfection of surfaces, equipment, and high-touch points. They are pre-saturated and disposable, reducing cross-contamination. However, they may not be as economical for large areas and can dry out if not sealed properly. Use for spot cleaning and frequent touchpoints.
- Food Probe Wipes Alcohol Free: Ideal for cleaning food probes and other food-contact surfaces where chemical residue is a concern. They are alcohol-free, quat-free, and PHMB-free, ensuring safety for direct food contact. The trade-off is that they are not designed for general surface disinfection. Keep these separate from general cleaning wipes.
- SoluCater Surface Sanitiser Spray: Provides broad coverage for larger areas at a lower cost per use. It is independently tested to EN1276 for a 99.9999% germ kill, making it a powerful option for deep cleaning. However, it requires a separate cloth and proper contact time to be effective. Pair with disposable cloths to avoid cross-contamination.
Product facts
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Surface Disinfectant Wipes 3×200 wipes: Effective against gram-negative bacteria and most viruses, fungi, such as MRSA, SARS, VRE, Salmonella, HIV and TB. Each wipe is 20 x 20cm and each tub contains 200 wipes. This broad-spectrum efficacy makes these wipes a reliable choice for disinfecting surfaces in food areas where contamination risks are high.
Surface Disinfectant Wipes 3×200 wipes
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Food Probe Wipes Alcohol free – 4×200: Alcohol Free, Quat Free, PHMB Free & Anti-bacterial Safe for direct contact with food. 4 pots of 200 wipes supplied. These wipes are specifically designed for food probe hygiene, ensuring no chemical residue is left on equipment that touches food.
Food Probe Wipes Alcohol free – 4×200
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SoluCater Surface Sanitiser Bottle x1: SoluCater Surface Sanitiser is a versatile sanitiser cleaner safe for all food areas, independently tested to EN1276 giving a 99.9999% germ kill. This spray offers proven high-level disinfection for larger surfaces, making it a cost-effective alternative to wipes for routine cleaning.
Which should you choose?
Best for
- Fast-paced kitchens that need quick, disposable disinfection of surfaces and equipment
- Food businesses that prioritise convenience and reduced cross-contamination risk
Not for
- Large-scale cleaning where cost per square metre is a concern
- Food probe sanitising if you are not using alcohol-free wipes
