FreshWipes Antibacterial Body Wipes Review
PR Sample – I was sent two packs of FreshWipes Antibacterial Body Wipes to help with writing this post.
I’ve spoken before about my physical health struggles from the pain of fibromyalgia to the fatigue of ME. For a long time, I struggled with getting washed. In fact, prior to having the wetroom installed around a year and a half ago, the OT had me on sponge wash only.
Sometimes it is a hard place to be, wanting more than anything to just be clean. Yet knowing that doing so will leave you fatigued and out of energy for the rest of the day at least.
Over the years, I have tried many wipes and even shampoo hats to try and make myself feel fresher on days when I just cannot cope. I have worked out that not all wipes are the same and some really don’t do the job. So when FreshWipes got in touch and asked me to try out their wipes I was interested to see what they were like.
FreshWipes
FreshWipes was set up in 2020 by Liz and was originally called SwetWipes. Liz had been working as a medical rep selling antiseptic solutions to hospitals when she noticed there was a need for a product that not only removed odour and helped people feel fresher but also reduced bacteria on the skin.
Liz felt that her version of the adult body wipe had to be environmentally friendly. Thus she made sure they are biodegradable and plastic-free. Each wipe begins to decompose within 30-45 days if buried in the soil or placed in a compost pile. What’s more, the outer packaging is made from recycled materials.
FreshWipes contain Chlorhexidine, which is a disinfectant and antiseptic used for the body. This can help remove both the bacterial and protein elements in sweat to leave you feeling fresher.
At the moment FreshWipes comes in two different fragrance options. However, this is likely to be expanded upon, with a fragrance-free version also due out in April.
My Thoughts on FreshWipes
Over the years I’ve tried many adult body wipes. I’ve seen the good and the bad. Believe me when I tell you some fall apart and some make you feel like you have smeared the odour you are trying to remove all over yourself. It is awful to just want to feel fresh and just not be able to.
So I went into trying out FreshWipes with a bit of an open mind. This could go either way.
However, from the start my thoughts on FreshWipes were positive.
The wipe itself is thick and large (in fact it comes in at 30x20cm, which is almost A4 sized. The scent of both options are fresh and not overpowering.
Just a singular wipe is big enough to cleanse your body from top to bottom and due to its thick nature, it doesn’t start to fall apart. They also don’t leave you feeling as though you are just pushing grim and odour around your body. You really do feel as though you are fresh from a wash after use.
To me, the feeling after is a big thing. Feeling as though you are fresh and ready for the day is a big thing. Having a wipe to turn to when you can’t face a proper wash can make you feel so much better in yourself.
For me, FreshWipes tick all the boxes, from usage to how you feel after. Which in turn makes me feel more confident and comfortable.
These will definitely become something I buy and keep around the home for those days when I just need to freshen up but don’t feel well enough to tackle the shower.
Of course, FreshWipes also have a number of other uses. Including, packing in hospital bags, using postoperatively, taking on camping trips and even being used by HGV drivers.
FreshWipes come in at £5.99 for a pack of 12 wipes, however, discounts are available on larger orders. If you would like to buy them or find out more check out the FreshWipes website. While they are also available to buy via a number of other retailers such as Amazon (affiliate link) where I’ve just found them on subscribe and save and signed up.
What do you think of the sound of FreshWipes? Could they be useful for you?
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These look great. Wipes are so convenient but a real problem for the environment. So these being plastic free and biodegradable is a plus.
I love the sound of these. I’m going camping with my kids and then camping for a festival later in the year. So these would be incredibly handy for me!
Grapefruit and coconut scents
I think coconut sounds like my favourite
Coconut and grapefruit!
They would be so useful & very convenient to use
They would be very useful to me in many ways
I carry wipes everywhere in my handbag. They have so many uses as it’s not always possible to wash your hands. Especially these days with Covid still around, fresh wipes are so hygienic they help to keep you fresh and clean
I absolutely love the sound of them. These could revolutionise my life – I really struggle with personal hygiene and I hate how much help I need. These would make it much more manageable and enable me to have a bit more independence
Light coconut and fresh grapefruit.
Am definately going to try these, the flavours sound so refreshing.
Appreciate your honesty and honest review. Sorry to hear of your struggles. I seem to sweat a lot with anxiety would love to try some of these.
I’ve been suffering with ME for 12 years now and I often have days where I don’t have the energy to get washed or brush my hair. Anything that makes life that little bit easier is so important for dealing with day to day activities.
I stopped using wipes a couple of years ago due to their negative environmental impact. It’s wonderful to read about the eco credentials of these so I would certainly buy them for myself, my family and my pets.
Certainly could be useful to me, with fibromyalgia and osteoathritis as there are days when normal washing can be a problem.
These sound ideal to use if your busy throughout the day and if you quickly need to freshen up
Yes they would be very useful. Great to have in your handbag to freshen up on the go
I’m disabled and these could be really lovely
Light coconut and fresh grapefruit!
I think they sound pretty good. Like the different scents.
@Andrew Ingold, me too very orginial
They sound great. Would be so handy for days out x
These sound amazing, and wipes are always useful wherever we are!
These seem a handy product to have around the house, in case of emergencies as well as daily usage.
These will be really useful for family days out
They seem ideal for freshening up when needed. Especially for beach days or camping.
They would be very useful when we are away in our motorhome and washing facilities are limited
I live the sound of these. They would come in handy, especially when I’m with my two year old grandson.
Really like the sound of the refreshing scents – never tried them before x
These sound really good. I could have done with having known about these when I was staying in hospital in the middle of a heatwave!
I have a long term condition which can effect my bowels as well as being part of a poorly heart. This can mean having to go to the toilet more than most and you feel so much more content knowing you have used your antibacterial wipe than just normal tissue.
The wipes would be very useful for me and the family.
would be very useful for me and the family
They actually sound great for me for when I’m out and about and need a fresh up. I have IBD so I’m always wanting to feel fresh when I go out and out and about.
Great idea, especially when festival season is (hopefully) coming up soon
What a wonderful idea, with having HS I am always wiping myself down to feel fresh.
These sound great – ideal for long journeys on planes or camping!
These are a brilliant idea as the kids ones are so tiny, these are more grown up!
These sound great, I have depression and anxiety caused by ASD, and sometimes getting in the shower is just too much to face, and, especially with the summer coming, I am aware of getting a bit musty.
Yes, they could be very useful. Like you, I struggle with Fibromyalgia, and there are just some days you cannot face or handle a shower. These sound like an excellent solution.
These would be very useful for me and the bigger size is appealing as are the two lovely scents
I like the sound of FreshWipes, particularly the grapefruit scented ones!
Oooh coconut wipes, how interesting – I’d absolutely love to try these!!!
These are going on my shopping list! Totally agree with you about the unsatifactory, varying nature of similar products on the market until now. Great to know there’s some that work – well done for putting the word out there!
They sound wonderful and I have used wet wipes for the children when yjey were younger and for our dogs, soon though for us I expect
So useful for camping and also for my elderly dad if he can’t face a shower
As a mum I am always carrying wet wipes but I honestly have not heard of a wipe that has biodegradable packaging as well. That itself is making me consider trying these wipes. Plus I love the smell of coconut even if it is subtle.