Disposable wipes for optional disinfection, deodorization, and/or sterilization and methods of use thereof

Abstract

A disposable, single-use wipethat 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 wipeincludes a flexible membrane or cloth-like elementthat typically carries at least one element of a chemically reactive couple. A wipemay 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 wipeto enhance biocidal activity. The wipemay be used alone, or in combination with a holder. A holdermay operate to activate a wipe, and/or apply one or more treatment agent onto the object.