LAS VEGAS, Nev. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - They’re a go-to cleaning staple. Disinfecting wipes seem like an easy way to spruce up a dirty surface. But using them might do more harm than good depending ...

Young adults classified as persistent weekly users of disinfectants and cleaning products vs. those who did not use these ...

Common ingredients in disinfectant wipes are linked to health harm and can contribute to ... [+] antimicrobial resistance. According to the CDC, cleaning surfaces with plain soap and water gets ...

Disinfecting wipes, though commonly used, may do more harm than good due to toxic ingredients causing skin and respiratory issues. Studies link these wipes to asthma and fertility problems.

Other products such as hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes, which also often purport to kill 99.9% of germs, follow the same principle. Real-world implications As with a lot of science, things ...