Lysol Disinfecting Travel Wipes Before taking anything out of her bag, my mom likes to wipe down the dresser, bathroom counter, and suitcase rack with disinfectant to make sure it’s really sanitized.
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Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Then there was all the anxious wiping down of groceries with disinfectant wipes.
Back in the 70s, scientists discovered that chemicals used in the production of items such as aerosol sprays, foam-blowing agents, solvents, and refrigerants, had created a hole in the ozone over the Antarctic spring.
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Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Alcohol is a solvent, which means other things can dissolve in it.
The owners, Neil and Mary Seek, also make farm-to-body products, such as soap and lavender scrub, to further enhance the garden experience.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
After applying soap and water, astronauts use towels to wipe up any excess water and an airflow system nearby evaporates what is left, as no water goes to waste on the space station.
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