Gel wipe

Gel wipe is a moisturizing gel applied to dry toilet paper for cleaning purposes like personal hygiene or to reduce skin irritation from diarrhea. It is an alternative to wet wipes.

History

Estonian Siim Saat is seen as the inventor of gel wipe in 2011. In 2016 he was nominated among 7 healthcare startup entrepreneurs in the world by HSC1 (Healthcare Startup Society in London) [1] [2] Gel wipe is seen as the solution to wet wipe pollution. [3]

Uses

Although marketed primarily for wiping adults and baby’s bottoms, it’s not uncommon to use it against skin rash, in the case of diarrhea or even as a substitute for water and soap on hiking trips.[4] [5] [6]

Gel Wipes began to be marketed as complimentary hygiene product for toilet paper by SATU laboratory,[7] as a luxury option by St Joseph’s Toiletries [8] or hipster product by Zum Bum.[9] and Zero Taboos that makes Wipegel [10]Many adults now use gel wipe with toilet paper as an alternative to wet wipe that are causing a lot of environmental and sewer problems.[11] Gel wipe is popular among travelers and hikers, outdoor festivals as an upgrade for communal toilet and toilets.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Estonian invents toilet paper gel?".
  2. ↑ "Health Entrepreneur of The Year".
  3. ↑ "Toilet Paper Gel Cleans Up No. 2 In More Ways Than One".
  4. ↑ "Personal hygiene gel makes going to bathroom greener and cleaner?".
  5. ↑ "SATU Laboratory's Gel Wipes Elevate One's Bathroom Hygiene Routine".
  6. ↑ "Anal Cleansing Gel - SATU laboratory Product Review".
  7. ↑ "Still wiping with dry toilet paper?".
  8. ↑ "Luxury loo roll".
  9. ↑ "Bidet in a bottle".
  10. ↑ "Turn your toilet paper into luxury prebiotic wipes".
  11. ↑ "Flushable wet wipes are harming marine life and pushing up water bills".
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