Good hygiene plays an important role in helping to create cleaner, healthier everyday environments. From our hands to the surfaces we touch, simple hygiene habits can make a real difference.
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides extensive guidance around hand hygiene, surface cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention.
At Koala Wipes®, our goal is to make everyday cleaning more convenient, while offering wipes designed with people and the planet in mind.
Hand Hygiene Matters
In 2025, WHO and UNICEF published their first Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings, covering homes, public spaces and institutional settings.
The guidance highlights the importance of effective hand hygiene in helping to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
WHO recommends washing with soap and water or using an appropriate alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene. While suitable Koala Wipes® can provide convenient on-the-go cleaning, wipes should not be considered a replacement for WHO-recommended hand hygiene methods unless specifically approved for that purpose.
Keeping Everyday Surfaces Clean
Frequently touched surfaces are another important part of maintaining a hygienic environment.
WHO's guidance on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces covers appropriate surface cleaning and disinfection and specifically discusses the safe use of disinfectant surface wipes.
From worktops and desks to gym equipment and shared surfaces, having wipes close at hand makes regular cleaning quick and convenient.
The Role of Cleaning Wipes
WHO's Environmental Surface Cleaning guidance discusses applying appropriate disinfectants using a cloth or wipe soaked in disinfectant.
Ready-to-use antibacterial cleaning wipes can offer a convenient way to incorporate surface cleaning into everyday routines when used on suitable surfaces and according to the product instructions.
Hygiene That Considers the Planet
At Koala Wipes®, we believe effective everyday hygiene shouldn't mean relying unnecessarily on conventional plastic-based wipes.
That's why our growing range includes plastic-free, biodegradable and FSC® certified wipe options, with products developed for everything from everyday surface cleaning to personal care, pets, fitness and life on the go.
Whether you're cleaning a kitchen worktop, wiping down gym equipment, freshening up after a workout or looking after muddy paws, there's a Koala Wipes® solution designed for the job.
Small Habits, Cleaner Spaces
WHO's guidance reinforces just how important good hygiene practices can be. Making suitable hygiene products accessible and using them correctly can help make regular cleaning a natural part of everyday life.
At Koala Wipes®, we're making that routine simpler and more sustainable with practical wipes designed for modern life.
Better wipes. Less plastic. Everyday hygiene made simple.
