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Wipe hype.(CLAIM CHECK)(Brief article)
The claim. The boast for Lysol Sanitizing Wipes is "now 50% stronger and cleans better than Clorox Wipes on tough grease!" Both Lysol and Clorox wipes say they contain disinfectants, and both cost about 7 cents per wipe, which makes them a pricey alternative to paper towels (about a penny per sheet). They're to be used on nonporous surfaces.
The check. We used a machine to measure the force required to pull the wipes apart. And we used them to clean bacon fat and pancake batter drippings from a countertop.
CR's take. The he-man award goes to Lysol. ...
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