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100-Count BD Alcohol Swabs (White)

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Amazon has 100-Count BD Alcohol Swabs (White) on sale for $1.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this product:
  • 70% Isopropyl Alcohol for optimum anti-bacterial action
  • Four-layer wrapper prevents drying out
  • Antiseptic skin cleaner
  • Individually foil wrapped and convenient

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Amazon has 100-Count BD Alcohol Swabs (White) on sale for $1.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member kannyfu for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 70% Isopropyl Alcohol for optimum anti-bacterial action
  • Four-layer wrapper prevents drying out
  • Antiseptic skin cleaner
  • Individually foil wrapped and convenient

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jhc651
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Well, you're partly right, Mr Helper.

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes can potentially remove or damage oleophobic coatings. Oleophobic coatings are designed to repel oils and other hydrophobic substances, such as fingerprints, from the surface of a device or screen. These coatings are commonly found on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

So, you and others can choose to either have fingerprints on their screens or germs. Which do you prefer?

EDIT: Never is a long time. Since this seems to be a contentious, controversial issue, I'll just copy and paste from Apple and let each person decide what to do:
EfficientSnail709
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Alcohol should never be used on any screens! It adversely affects the coatings!
omegalul
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It's fine if you have a glass screen protector on it. Never had any problems

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Dec 02, 2023 06:08 AM
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jhc651Dec 02, 2023 06:08 AM
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The thin pads are usually wet but I like these much, much thicker BD pads better for wiping down electronics and screens, etc, in addition to glucose monitoring.
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EfficientSnail709Dec 02, 2023 06:37 AM
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Quote from jhc651 :
The thin pads are usually wet but I like these much, much thicker BD pads better for wiping down electronics and screens, etc, in addition to glucose monitoring.
Alcohol should never be used on any screens! It adversely affects the coatings!
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Dec 02, 2023 06:49 AM
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jhc651Dec 02, 2023 06:49 AM
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Quote from EfficientSnail709 :
Alcohol should never be used on any screens! It adversely affects the coatings!
Well, you're partly right, Mr Helper.

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes can potentially remove or damage oleophobic coatings. Oleophobic coatings are designed to repel oils and other hydrophobic substances, such as fingerprints, from the surface of a device or screen. These coatings are commonly found on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

So, you and others can choose to either have fingerprints on their screens or germs. Which do you prefer?

EDIT: Never is a long time. Since this seems to be a contentious, controversial issue, I'll just copy and paste from Apple and let each person decide what to do:

Quote :
Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my iPhone?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the exterior surfaces of your iPhone.
Last edited by jhc651 December 1, 2023 at 11:04 PM.
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whodiiniDec 02, 2023 08:45 AM
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I got the Curad medium prep pads from amazon earlier for $4.49, 4 boxes so $1.12 per box and they were good. These are 2x the price.. I like BD but 2x the price isnt worth it. Not on sale, and you need some, these are reasonable.
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tjones261Dec 02, 2023 08:55 AM
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Quote from whodiini :
I got the Curad medium prep pads from amazon earlier for $4.49, 4 boxes so $1.12 per box and they were good. These are 2x the price.. I like BD but 2x the price isnt worth it. Not on sale, and you need some, these are reasonable.
The Curad medium prep pads are now 4/$10 so a little more expensive than these, but sounds like a better deal.
Dec 02, 2023 08:58 AM
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whodiiniDec 02, 2023 08:58 AM
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Quote from tjones261 :
The Curad medium prep pads are now 4/$10 so a little more expensive than these, but sounds like a better deal.
IF the curads are $2.50/box, I would get these BD. They are quite comparable.
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omegalulDec 02, 2023 09:30 AM
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Quote from EfficientSnail709 :
Alcohol should never be used on any screens! It adversely affects the coatings!
It's fine if you have a glass screen protector on it. Never had any problems

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EfficientSnail709Dec 02, 2023 10:39 AM
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Quote from jhc651 :
Well, you're partly right, Mr Helper.

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes can potentially remove or damage oleophobic coatings. Oleophobic coatings are designed to repel oils and other hydrophobic substances, such as fingerprints, from the surface of a device or screen. These coatings are commonly found on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

So, you and others can choose to either have fingerprints on their screens or germs. Which do you prefer?

EDIT: Never is a long time. Since this seems to be a contentious, controversial issue, I'll just copy and paste from Apple and let each person decide what to do:
So, if I'm interpreting you correctly, there is only one choice (alcohol based products) or nothing? Not true (nor am I "partially right")! Nor is that quote at all appropriate, regardless of the source, as it was referring to "exterior surfaces", not screens! Insofar as germs are concerned, it won't be long before they take up residence again after wiping your phone with alcohol swabs and then handling it. You did get the "Mr. Helper" part right, so thanks!
How about these two products (I've used both successfully):
https://www.amazon.com/ZEISS-Mobi...C98&sr=8-3
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-of-10-duo
Last edited by EfficientSnail709 December 2, 2023 at 03:21 AM.
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EfficientSnail709Dec 02, 2023 10:51 AM
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Quote from omegalul :
It's fine if you have a glass screen protector on it. Never had any problems
That may be true (if it's specifically a glass screen protector with no coating), but my response was based on someone who's likely using alcohol swabs on raw screens, which isn't the proper way to clean screens.
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jhc651Dec 02, 2023 11:38 AM
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Quote from EfficientSnail709 :
So, if I'm interpreting you correctly, there is only one choice (alcohol based products) or nothing? Not true (nor am I "partially right")! Nor is that quote at all appropriate, regardless of the source, as it was referring to "exterior surfaces", not screens! Insofar as germs are concerned, it won't be long before they take up residence again after wiping your phone with alcohol swabs and then handling it. You did get the "Mr. Helper" part right, so thanks!
How about these two products (I've used both successfully):
https://www.amazon.com/ZEISS-Mobi...C98&sr=8-3 [amazon.com]
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-of-10-duo [microcenter.com]
A screen isn't an exterior surface? How do you figure that? If a screen isn't an exterior surface, wouldn't Apple had said so? If Apple didn't want you to clean screens like an exterior surface, wouldn't Apple had said so? Go read what Samsung says.

Those two links are to products that are simply moist wipes for removing particular things but I don't see anything about them doing anything about germs. So, it's just a little wet cloth.

You're logic is because something will get dirty in the future is reason enough to never clean it at all? That's just great.

Finally, the alcohol wipes removing the coating, notice we didn't talk about how often the wipes were going to be used on the screen. Imagine the difference between using an alcohol wipe 6 times a day versus once a week. That sort of thing makes a difference. As I said before, this coating prevents fingerprints. This coating isn't holding the screen together or holding the phone together. The screen is glass. Alcohol isn't going to dissolve glass.
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MedGeekDec 02, 2023 12:29 PM
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Quote from jhc651 :
A screen isn't an exterior surface? How do you figure that? If a screen isn't an exterior surface, wouldn't Apple had said so? If Apple didn't want you to clean screens like an exterior surface, wouldn't Apple had said so? Go read what Samsung says.

Those two links are to products that are simply moist wipes for removing particular things but I don't see anything about them doing anything about germs. So, it's just a little wet cloth.

You're logic is because something will get dirty in the future is reason enough to never clean it at all? That's just great.

Finally, the alcohol wipes removing the coating, notice we didn't talk about how often the wipes were going to be used on the screen. Imagine the difference between using an alcohol wipe 6 times a day versus once a week. That sort of thing makes a difference. As I said before, this coating prevents fingerprints. This coating isn't holding the screen together or holding the phone together. The screen is glass. Alcohol isn't going to dissolve glass.
Tbh, after paying $1k for a cell phone, I wouldn't want to dissolve the oleophobic coating either. And let's be real, this is the same Apple that was pushing updates to intentionally slow down their phone and force you to upgrade. Planned obsolescence. I don't trust Apple, but I do trust Science. I'm sure there are other products out there that are screen-friendly. You don't have to compromise friend.
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Quote from EfficientSnail709 :
So, if I'm interpreting you correctly, there is only one choice (alcohol based products) or nothing? Not true (nor am I "partially right")! Nor is that quote at all appropriate, regardless of the source, as it was referring to "exterior surfaces", not screens! Insofar as germs are concerned, it won't be long before they take up residence again after wiping your phone with alcohol swabs and then handling it. You did get the "Mr. Helper" part right, so thanks!
How about these two products (I've used both successfully):
https://www.amazon.com/ZEISS-Mobi...C98&sr=8-3
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-of-10-duo
For some reason Armor blocked this link for me , says malware attempt. 🤷
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Quote from MedGeek :
Tbh, after paying $1k for a cell phone, I wouldn't want to dissolve the oleophobic coating either. And let's be real, this is the same Apple that was pushing updates to intentionally slow down their phone and force you to upgrade. Planned obsolescence. I don't trust Apple, but I do trust Science. I'm sure there are other products out there that are screen-friendly. You don't have to compromise friend.
Thank you for your sane and practical remarks! Perhaps I would've been better off advising that person to just pour alcohol on their phone?😆
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EfficientSnail709Dec 02, 2023 01:41 PM
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On the subject of cleaning phone screens....here's a quote from a credible article. BTW, anyone (and you know who you are😉) who's been using alcohol to clean their screens (and is now argumentative, since they need to justify it), stop using alcohol on your screens!....
"Many products can damage the phone, especially the screen, and the list of what not to use to clean a phone is long. Do not use window and kitchen cleaners, as they may damage the protective coating on your screen. Do not use rubbing alcohol, paper towels, compressed air, dish soap or vinegar."
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