Reviewing The Lowly Handi-Wipes, An Unsung Wonder

With the advent and proliferation of electric automatic dishwashers, the demand for dishcloths and related items fell dramatically. Yet those who attend to the kitchen (I'm afraid to say housewives anymore) still have need for dishcloths or dishtowels for wiping away large blobs of foodstuffs from their plates, pans, etc., and for wiping tables, counters, and so on. So, their need is still quite strong.

Of course, there is the ever increasing use of paper towels, paper napkins and such like, that help destroy our forests. But the Clorox Company of Oakland, California created the non-woven absorbent Handi-Wipes a decade or so ago. "Handi Wipes" is a registered trademark of that company for this product. These soft, thin cloths measure 21 inches by 11 inches which is a very convenient size for washing dishes (perish the thought) as well as wiping up the meal's debris.

But it is not only great for the kitchen sink, it is a marvel as a duster, wiper or cleaning cloth for the bathroom fixtures, wooden furniture, or just about anywhere you may want to use it. You can even use it to clean your shoes, either wet or dry and you will be amazed at the efficient job it does on anything you attempt.

And although priced to be disposable, as need may be, it does not self destruct when wet or pressure wiped on tough spots. And Hello! It is machine washable and reusable! Yes, you can destroy one if you get too rough with it, but it is actually stronger than an ultra thin woven piece of material.

These wipes come 6 to a package in several decorator colors. Prices vary considerably in different stores with some costing as much as $0.43 per piece, but if you really want to be thrifty you can buy them online in quantity and get free shipping where the cost figures out to be less than $0.25 per cloth. One such source is:

This cost does encourage a certain amount of laziness however, since one is tempted to wet one, squeeze out the excess water, then toss onto the floor, step on it and wipe up almost any spill you might have, by foot. Even if you have to pick it up, rinse and re-do the operation. Then, just chunk it!

I fear that this review will be taken as a joke from me. It absolutely is not. I do encourage every reader who is not familiar with these cloths to try at least one package. You will probably be addicted. There are a few other somewhat similar wipes now on the market and my wife has insisted upon trying any one we run into, but none have proven to be equal to the quality and performance of the genuine Handi Wipes. Just another of those little conveniences our mothers never had. Have a great day and happy wiping.



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» left by Nancy Daniels

2 years 361 days ago.
65 fans.

Joel,

 

As one who still uses rags to clean, I guess I will try your suggestion, thinking, "if Joel says they are pretty good, they must be." Intersting that you were afraid to refer to women as housewives and yet you, as a man, are reviewing a product that would be more appreciated by the housewife. Good job!

 

Thanks for a very good review.

 

By the way, want to know what has convinced me to buy it? They are washable.

 

Nancy

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» left by Joel Hendon 2 years 361 days ago.
125 fans.

Hi Nancy, thanks for commenting. Oh, I'm married to a housewife, but it's got to where anymore that you have about as many househusbands as housewives. And some of the women don't like to be so classified. I believe you'll like these strange little cloths. Nadine loves them and won't do with out them.

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