As a Painter and Decorator, it’s always handy to have a packet of Decorator’s wipes in my van. Not just for cleaning paint up, but good wipes also work for caulk, silicone, grease and oil. I thought I’d sit down and write a very quick Big Wipes Review. I hope you find it useful.
Big Wipes manufacture a range of different products, including three variations of their wipes. I think the fluid on each variation is all the same, so I’ll review them all together, and then explain the difference between each wipe afterwards.
My Big Wipes Review
Big Wipes are brilliant. You can literally tip oil-based gloss onto a hard floor, then clean them up without issue with Big Wipes. Even grease on kitchen cabinets comes away with little effort. It’s amazing really.
One job in particular I like these wipes for is when I’m applying silicone. If you’ve ever handled silicone, you’ll understand how horrible it feels. Silicone has an oil that coats your skin. It isn’t water soluble, meaning it’s hard to get it off with soap and water. However, Big Wipes seem to handle it well. A quick scrub over your hands with Big Wipes and away you go.
The really impressive thing about Big Wipes is there are no harsh chemicals involved. Even though they have strong cleaning power, they’re completely safe to have on your skin. I have no problem using them in homes with pets or small children.
Moreover, because Big Wipes work so well, a lot of my clients ask me to leave a tub behind when I finish decorating their house. They’ll see me using them to remove mildew and mould from a wall, or cleaning a counter, and comment on how good they are. My last client referred to them as “magic wipes”.
Which are the Best Big Wipes
Multi-Purpose and Multi-Surface Big Wipes are basically the same from what I can tell. They’re both biodegradable, both good for cleaning wet paint from hard surfaces, and both good for cleaning surfaces like kitchen units before you paint them.
The best wipes to go for in my opinion are Heavy Duty. It’s the same sort of thing as the other Big Wipe wipes I have just mentioned, but they’re rough, so they’re better at tackling stubborn contaminants like grease, or even dry paint. Heavy Duty will handle all the things the others do and more.
Review Summary
Big Wipes Review – A Full Guide - Decorator's forum UK
Cleaning wipes used by homeowners, DIYers, and tradesmen. These wipes have become bread and butter for Decorators in the UK.
Product Brand: Big Wipes
3.9
Pros
- Great for cleaning caulk, silicone, grease, oil and more.
- Very handy.
- Good for kitchen cleaning.
- Skin and pet safe.
- The fluid doesn’t dry out.
Cons
- There are other wipes on the market that are just as good or better.
FAQs
What is the best thing to clean painted woodwork with?
Big Wipes will clean dirt, grease, even oil off painted woodwork with ease. Plus, there’s no harsh chemicals that will damage the paint.
What paint wipes clean?
Big Wipes clean almost everything! They’re very effective for cleaning paint, grease, or just about anything else. As a Decorator, I’m often asked by the client if I can leave a pack on the job so they can use them around the home.
Is sugar soap good for cleaning paintwork?
Sugar soap is great for cleaning paintwork before applying new paint. If you’re not repainting, then there are better products on the market.
Can you use disinfecting wipes on paint?
Avoid using disinfectant wipes on emulsion as some cleaning products can damage porous paint finishes. However, disinfectant wipes can be used to clean woodwork paint.
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