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COMPETITIVE CLEANING WIPE COMPARISON CHART
Grime-Away™ Multipurpose Cleaning Wipes -- Premoistened Heavy-Duty Towelettes that Moisturize and Soften Hands While Cleaning Tools and Surfaces.
CLEANING ABILITY KEY:
Best Cleaner (needs little or no elbow grease -- removes all residue) A
Better Than Average Cleaner (needs some elbow grease, but removes all residue) B
Average Cleaner (cleans fairly easily, but leaves some residue behind) C
Less Than Average Cleaner (needs elbow grease to remove small portion of material) D
Poor Cleaner (does not clean material) F


Characteristics
of Cleaners &
Materials Cleaned
Market Polywater®
Grime-Away
Go-Jo® Fast Wipes ITW Dymon
SCRUBS®
Klein Tools
Klein Kleaners®
Rainbow
Knuckles
WD-40 LAVA®
Heavy Duty Towels
Towel Type 2 Texture 2 Texture 2 Texture 2 Texture 2 Texture 2 Texture
Color (w/White) Orange Blue Blue Orange Orange Yellow
Quantity 72 130 & 225 72 72 72 72
Odor Mild Citrus Solvent- Alcohol Mild Sweet Citrus Mild Sweet Citrus Mild Sweet Citrus Mild Lemon
Residue Light Light Light Light Light Light
Acrylic Adhesives Sealants & Caulks I A B B B B D
Antioxidant Compounds I,T,U,F A D C C C D
Asphalt & Tar F A B C C C B
Asphaltic Cable Barrier T B F D D D F
Cable Filling Greases T B D C C C D
Cable Gels I,T,U,F B F F F F F
Carbon I,T,U,F C F F F F D
C-Cement T C C D D D D
Corrosion Inhibitors I,T,U,F A C C C C D
Dirt & Soil I,T,U,F A B B B B B
Grease (heavy) I,T,U,F A B C C C B
Latex Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks I,T,U,F A B B B B B
Lithium Grease I,T,U,F A B D D D B
Lubricant (oil based) I,T,U,F A C C C C C
Oils & Waxes I,T,U,F A C C C C C
Paint (wet) I A C C C C C
PIC Restoration Spray T A C D D C D
Polybutene U A D C C C D
Silicone Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks I,T,U,F B C D D D C
Silicone Greases & Oils I,T,U,F A C C C C C
Transformer Oils U A D C C C D
Wax Based Rust Preventatives I,T,U,F B C D D D F
Zinc Anti-Seize Compounds I A C C C C C

Market Key: I = Industrial, T = Telecom, U = Utility, F = Fleet

Test Method
Each material used was placed on 4 substrates. The substrates were glass, plastic, steel, and human skin. Each material was put on the substrate at a thickness of 4mm. On skin the substrate was allowed to dry for 1 minute, then cleaned with each cleaner at a constant force using 2 fingers. On the other 3 substrates the material was allowed to dry at room temperature (70°F) for 24 hours, then cleaned with each cleaner at a constant force using 2 fingers. Cleaning consisted of 5 "passover" swipes with each towel. Each swipe was performed with a clean section of the towel. A constant pressure (2.8 pounds per inch) was used during the cleaning. The 2.8 pounds per inch average force was measured by applying force with 2 fingers to a Chetillion digital force gauge. The surface area of the fingers was divided by the readings from the Chetillion gauge to determine lbs./inch. The average visual cleaning ability for each cleaner on all substrates was determined and recorded.

Origin of Materials Used:
Acrylic Adhesives, Sealants & Caulks GE® Acrylic Sealant and DAP® (Dow Corning) Acrylic Caulk.
Antioxidant Compounds Gardner Bender OX-Guard.
Asphalt & Tar SealMaster® - FlexMaster Asphalt Crack Sealant.
Asphaltic Cable Barrier Various coaxial and telecom cables.
Cable Filling Greases Various electrical, CATV and telecom cables.
Cable Gels Various electrical, CATV and telecom cables.
Carbon Carbon residue on electrical parts.
C-Cement GMP® C-Cement (rubber-based adhesive).
Corrosion Inhibitors NIB® Aerospace Corrosion Inhibitor MC-1.
Dirt & Soil Mixture of dirt, sand, soil, and water.
Grease (heavy) LubriMatic® High Temperature Disc/Drum Brake Wheel Bearing Grease and various heavy greases from other companies.
Latex Adhesives, Sealants & Caulks Elmer's® and Red Devil® brands latex sealants and caulks.
Lithium Grease Panef® and Lubriseal® brands white lithium greases.
Lubricant (oil based) Panef® hypoid 90.
Oils & Waxes Various waxes from Concord Chemical Co. and Michelman. Oils were automotive oils from Valvoline®.
Paint (wet) Various Krylon® and Ace® brands latex- and oil-based paints.
PIC Restoration Spray 3M® 5301 PIC Restoration Spray.
Polybutene Dussek® PILC Dielectric Impregnating Fluid and ABB Inc. BioTemp.
Silicone Adhesives, Sealants & Caulks GE® Silicone Sealant and DAP® (Dow Corning) Silicone Caulk.
Silicone Greases & Oils Various Dow Corning silicone greases, oils, and fluids.
Transformer Oils Transformer oil samples sent by Okonite Cable and Howard Industries.
Wax Based Rust Preventatives Various samples supplied sent by Cortec® and CRC® SP-400.
Zinc Anti-Seize Compounds Jet-Lube® Zink Dust Petrolatum.

Important Notice: The statements and information here are made in good faith based on tests and observations we believe to be reliable. However, the completeness and accuracy of the information is not guaranteed. Before using, the end-user should conduct whatever evaluations are necessary to determine that the product is suitable for the intended use. The user assumes all risks and liability in connection with such use. The statements contained herein are made in lieu of all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, which warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed. American Polywater's only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proven to be defective. Except for the replacement remedy, American Polywater shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage, direct or indirect, arising from the use or the failure to properly use these products, regardless of the legal theory asserted. The foregoing may not be altered except by a written agreement by the officers of American Polywater Corporation.

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