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Auto Express
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Best hand-cleaning wipes 2025
An oily rag has been a traditional feature of any garage since the car was invented. But time has moved on and these days most mechanics will prefer to use a disposable wipe to clean up tools and even their hands. While they are not the most eco-conscious choice and we would always recommend wearing gloves before handling nasty substances, single-use wipes will work where there is limited access to a tap and will help keep some unpleasant chemicals in the bin rather than in the water system. Wipes are also great for emergency clean ups after a small spill. Plus we'd recommend keeping a few in a sealed plastic bag in your glovebox or with your spare wheel to help tidy up if you need to change a wheel or carry out some other messy repair while on a journey. Which of our eight contenders will wipe away the opposition? We are looking for wipes which will be versatile in the workshop, so should be able to clean hands, tools, car parts and even help out if you accidentally mark a bit of seat trim with a grubby hand. Advertisement - Article continues below To test them, we checked if they were able to clean grease, diesel soot and bitumen-based underseal from a solid surface and a piece of fabric. We then tried the wipes on our hands, testing to see if they had a residue or left our skin feeling dried out. In addition to its cleaning power, we also rated each contender on value for money, based on the size and number of wipes in a pack. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below View IS View Polo View e-208 Hygimax's big tub contains 100 blue, textured wipes that are a huge 28cm square, making them the biggest here. This means they can pick up more dirt than rivals, doing a great job of cleaning dirty hands. They have just the right degree of moisture, with a limited amount of sticky residue, a pleasant orange aroma, and a gentle abrasive action. They were the only product tested that made a real impact on the tar spots and cleaned the fabric boot carpet well. Add in the price and they are a clear winner. Buy now from The Wipe Shop Price: around £12 around £12 Rating: 4.5 stars 4.5 stars Cost per wipe: 3p 3p Contact: We initially didn't consider the No Nonsense wipe because there is no mention of hand cleaning in the description. But we are pleased we did, because they did a good job and are unbeatable value. Although the tub is the same size as rivals', it is crammed with 300 wipes, which measure 25.5cm x 20cm. Advertisement - Article continues below The wipes' translucent white material is similar to several others in the test, but the detergent liquid is more effective than most, cleaning the soot easily and making some impact on the tar. Buy now from Screwfix Price: around £8 around £8 Rating: 4.0 stars 4.0 stars Cost per wipe: 8p 8p Contact: Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below If there was a prize for the best container, the Wonder Wipes would win. The big red pot resembles a small post box and has a rotating lid, which is easier to use than all of its rivals' caps – and is better at keeping the wipes moist. The 23cm x 21cm rectangles of soft, white, translucent material are thicker than the No Nonsenses and cleaned our hands well, despite having no abrasive action. An initial sticky residue soon disappeared as the detergent dried. Buy now front Tool Station Price: around £14 around £14 Rating: 3.5 stars 3.5 stars Cost per wipe: 15p 15p Contact: These appear very similar to the No Nonsense wipes, but miss out on a higher placing because they look poor value in comparison, especially because they are smaller, at 22cm x 19cm. The detergent used is different though, with a slightly almondy aroma, and it left some stickiness on our hands. Zep's wipes worked very well on the carpet material, but were unable to overcome the spots of tar. Advertisement - Article continues below Buy now from Amazon Price: around £8 around £8 Rating: 3.5 stars 3.5 stars Cost per wipe: 8.5p 8.5p Contact: The Gorillas feel slightly thicker and more abrasive than most rivals. The initially sticky and slimy feel disappears, but leaves a harsh chemically smell. They cleaned the soot reasonably well, but needed a bit more scrubbing on our hands and fabric, because there is less liquid infused in the wipe than in others. On the positive side the Gorilla Wipes are big, at 20 x 30cm. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Buy now from Tool Station Price: around £8 around £8 Rating: 3.5 stars 3.5 stars Cost per wipe: 8p 8p Contact: After studying the ProDecs carefully and sniffing them, we are convinced they are the same as the Gorilla wipes, although in less interesting packaging. Unsurprisingly, this meant the cleaning performance was identical too. The big difference is the size of the wipe though. The Gorillas are 50 per cent bigger, which makes the ProDecs seem poorer value, because we needed two wipes to clean our grubby hands properly. Buy now from The Range Price: £16.99 £16.99 Rating: 3.0 stars 3.0 stars Cost per wipe : 21p : 21p Contact: We had high hopes for the Rozelex, because the company makes the hand-cleaning liquid that has won all our tests for the past six years. And sure enough, the big orange wipes work well, with an abrasive side that gets stuck into grime, and a softer surface on the reverse. They were especially good on the fabric, but their performance in the tar test was disappointing. These wipes would also have finished much higher overall if they weren't so expensive to buy. Buy now from Rozelex Price: £13.49 £13.49 Rating: 3.0 stars 3.0 stars Cost per wipe: 17p 17p Contact: These look very similar to the Hygimax wipes, but are smaller, at 25cm x 20cm. They claim to have added vitamin E and aloe vera, and made our hands feel good after the initial stickiness subsided. Yet they struggled on the fabric clean, and made no dent on the tar. At £13.49 for 80, our winner is better value. Buy now from Screwfix It's an easy win for Hygimax's wipes. They offer great value and the best cleaning performance. Screwfix's No Nonsense wipes take second place. They're not quite as good at cleaning, but there are three times as many wipes in each pot compared with rivals. Sika's Wonder Wipes are third. 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Al Bawaba
14 hours ago
- Health
- Al Bawaba
Orange Jordan and iSystem Launch Digital Skills Workshop for Persons with Disabilities
Orange Jordan, in collaboration with iSystem, held an interactive workshop at the Orange Digital Center for Innovation to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The event brought together 30 participants who were persons with disabilities, reinforcing the company's commitment to digital inclusion under the 'Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled' experts led hands-on training for participants with disabilities to empower them to use smartphones efficiently through specialized sessions. The training covered current and upcoming accessibility features, instructions on configuring devices to suit individual needs, and detailed explanations of the VoiceOver feature along with other assistive participants received practical tips to enhance their iPhone usage, heard an inspiring personal testimonial on content creation, and explored various entertainment and accessibility apps designed to simplify their digital Jordan emphasized that organizing this workshop builds on its previous efforts in the field, including a similar event held in 2018. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to promoting equal opportunities, empowering all segments of society, and fostering digital inclusion. These efforts align with Orange Jordan's Sustainable Development Goals, as the company continues to develop programs and initiatives aimed at digital inclusion for persons with disabilities, ensuring their full participation through innovative tools and applications tailored to their is worth noting that the workshop also showcased Orange Jordan's digital inclusion services designed to support and effectively integrate persons with disabilities. These services include the SignBook application for sign language and the Digital Inclusion Catalogue for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the event highlighted the 7th Circle Mall, winner of the 2023 Gold Category in the 'Accessible Buildings Award,' recognized for its comprehensive accessibility features. This award was launched by the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2022 to promote inclusive environments for all persons with disabilities. To learn more, visit our website: © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Orange Jordan and iSystem launch digital skills workshop for persons with disabilities
Orange Jordan, in collaboration with iSystem, held an interactive workshop at the Orange Digital Center for Innovation to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The event brought together 30 participants who were persons with disabilities, reinforcing the company's commitment to digital inclusion under the 'Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled' initiative. Certified experts led hands-on training for participants with disabilities to empower them to use smartphones efficiently through specialized sessions. The training covered current and upcoming accessibility features, instructions on configuring devices to suit individual needs, and detailed explanations of the VoiceOver feature along with other assistive tools. Additionally, participants received practical tips to enhance their iPhone usage, heard an inspiring personal testimonial on content creation, and explored various entertainment and accessibility apps designed to simplify their digital lives. Orange Jordan emphasized that organizing this workshop builds on its previous efforts in the field, including a similar event held in 2018. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to promoting equal opportunities, empowering all segments of society, and fostering digital inclusion. These efforts align with Orange Jordan's Sustainable Development Goals, as the company continues to develop programs and initiatives aimed at digital inclusion for persons with disabilities, ensuring their full participation through innovative tools and applications tailored to their needs. It is worth noting that the workshop also showcased Orange Jordan's digital inclusion services designed to support and effectively integrate persons with disabilities. These services include the SignBook application for sign language and the Digital Inclusion Catalogue for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the event highlighted the 7th Circle Mall, winner of the 2023 Gold Category in the 'Accessible Buildings Award,' recognized for its comprehensive accessibility features. This award was launched by the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2022 to promote inclusive environments for all persons with disabilities. About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy 'Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Selangor cops probe PSM Youth's queer sexual health workshop after minister's complaint, 21 reports lodged nationwide
SHAH ALAM, May 31 — Selangor police said today they are investigating a queer-focused sexual health workshop, following a complaint raised by Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar recently. Bernama cited Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan saying 21 police reports have been lodged at 11 district police headquarters opposing the closed-door event hosted by the Socialist Party of Malaysia's (PSM) youth wing. 'Investigations are being conducted under Section 298A of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) Bukit Aman,' he said in a statement here. Section 298A covers the offence of 'causing disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will, or prejudicing the maintenance of harmony or unity, on grounds of religion'. Meanwhile, Section 233 handles 'improper use of network facilities or network service'. Hussein also reminded the public and any individuals not to participate in the programme, claiming it offends the public's sensitivities and that Malaysia does not support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community's 'practices'. He also said that any party that remains adamant can be subjected to strict action through legal provisions such as Section 298A of the Penal Code, Section 505(c) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 'The police will continue to monitor this development and take appropriate action to ensure public order and to comply with the country's laws,' he added. Earlier, Socialist Youth said it was forced to postpone the 'PRIDECARE: Queer Stories and Sexual Health Awareness' event indefinitely after a surge in hateful comments and death threats following remarks by Mohd Na'im. It linked the spike in online hostility to the minister's recent statements about its queer-focused sexual health workshop, which it described as a small, lawful, and educational initiative focused on delivering accurate, stigma-free information. Earlier this week, Mohd Na'im had urged the authorities, including the police, to immediately investigate the programme and take appropriate action should there be any breach of the law. He claimed the workshop 'clearly challenges societal norms and religious values upheld by the majority of Malaysians', even when held behind closed doors.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sudbury children invited to learn from famed graphic novelist
Award-winning graphic novel author J. Torres has been invited to the Greater Sudbury Public Library for children's workshops during March Break. (Supplied/Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival) Award-winning graphic novel author J. Torres has been invited to the Greater Sudbury Public Library for children's workshops during March Break. Torres is a Filipino Canadian comic book writer whose credits include Teen Titans Go, Batman: Knightwatch and Adventure Comics for the DC Kids channel on YouTube. Families can join Torres for free at the Valley East Public Library on Elmview Drive in the Greater Sudbury community of Hanmer on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the Lively Public Library on Kin Drive on Friday between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event, geared for children between the ages of eight to 12, will teach how a graphic novel is created from writing to drawing and finally to book form. 'Participants will take part in engaging activities related to creating comics, sharing story ideas and a chat with the author,' said officials with Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival in a news release. 'His (Torres) award-winning graphic novels for younger readers include Brobots, How to Spot a Sasquatch, Lola: A Ghost Story, Planet Hockey and Stealing Home.' Torres has also written comics for the Archies, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Degrassi, Rick & Morty, Scooby-Doo, The Simpsons and X-Men along with several other notable franchises. Planet Hockey J. Torres has several award-winning graphic novels for younger readers -- including 'Planet Hockey.' (Supplied/Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival) Registration is required for this event, with the first 10 registrants to receive a free copy of J. Torres' book 'Planet Hockey.' To register, contact Quinn Van Essen at 705-673-1155 by email. Download the CTV News app now Get local breaking news alerts Daily newsletter with the top local stories emailed to your inbox Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival's youth program Nickel City Literacy League is helping to address the need for activities centered around literacy for children who have struggled to connect to reading and writing during and following the pandemic. The program offers targeted reading and writing activities to engage children in school, at the library and in after-school program environments and activities are offered at no cost with the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
