| abstract |
A disposable, single-use wipe (100) that can be used deodorize, disinfect, and/or sterilize an object. The wipe typically creates and applies one or more treatment agent at the time and location of use on the object. A wipe (100) includes a flexible membrane or cloth-like element (106) that typically carries at least one element of a chemically reactive couple. A wipe (100) may be activated in various ways to produce a treatment agent, such as Hydroxyl radicals or alcohol, and subsequently used to physically spread the treatment agent onto the object. One or more additional treatment agent (e.g., Triclosan, Chlorine dioxide, Hydroxyl radicals, etc.), may be included in association with a wipe (100) to enhance biocidal activity. The wipe (100) may be used alone, or in combination with a holder (120). A holder (120) may operate to activate a wipe (100), and/or apply one or more treatment agent onto the object. |