Frequently Asked Questions

Hand wipes are pre-moistened towelettes designed for the convenient cleaning and refreshing of hands. Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes include benzalkonium chloride, which is an antiseptic/antimicrobial agent recognized by the FDA for use in hand wipes.

No. Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Hand & Face Wipes do not contain antibacterial ingredients. They are a specialized formula with ingredients such as witch hazel, cucumber, chamomile, and aloe. Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Wipes were designed to remove dirt and messes only, providing an extra-gentle clean for those who prefer no fragrance and no active ingredient in their hand wipes.

Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes fall under the category of Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug products and are subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA does not allow hand wipe products in this category to make claims about effectiveness against viruses, including Covid-19.

Wet Ones Sensitive Skin wipes have been tested for use on hands as well as the face. If you are seeking wipes for broader use on the body, we recommend using Wet Ones Body Wipes , which has been tested for use on additional areas such as neck, arms, back, and legs. Wet Ones products are not intended for use as toilet paper or on intimate areas of the body. As with all our products, it’s important to use them as directed for the best experience.

The active ingredient in Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes is benzalkonium chloride. The active in Wet Ones Hand Sanitizer Mist is ethyl alcohol. Wet Ones® Sensitive Skin Hand & Face Wipes and Wet Ones® Body Wipes do not have an active ingredient. A list of Wet Ones ingredients can be found on each product page.

Wet Ones Lavender Hand Sanitizer Mist is formulated with alcohol as the active ingredient.

Wet Ones® products have a shelf life of 2-3 years, dependent upon the product type. Shelf life is based on the date of manufacture. View our date code locations for each pack type.

Our formulas have been carefully tested to create the gentle and effective clean you love. Adding water to a dried-out wipe would dilute our formula and you would not get the same product benefits.

No. Wet Ones® products are not intended to be flushed and should be disposed of in a wastepaper basket.

Our canisters, cartons, and bottles are recyclable in many communities. As always, before recycling any packaging, you should check your town’s recycling guidelines for confirmation of what is and is not acceptable in your area.

Wet Ones Big Ones has recently relaunched as Wet Ones Big & Strong. These XL wipes* are now available in a new portable pack and have been tested against additional messes including oil, grease, glitter, and glue.

Yes, our Wet Ones Plus Alcohol line of products has been discontinued. As an alternative, we recommend trying Wet Ones Fresh Scent Antibacterial Hand Wipes, the #1 selling hand wipe product in the US.**

Wet Ones® products are sold right here on WetOnes.com. They are also available nationally in most grocery, drug, and mass retail chains like Walmart, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, etc. as well as on Amazon.