Home
›
Workplace & Organization
›
Proper use of cleaning wipes in the workplace: workstation, kitchen, and sanitary area
Proper use of cleaning wipes in the workplace: workstation, kitchen, and sanitary area
by Wiepa GmbH on Jul 09, 2026Office Hygiene Guide
Proper Use of Cleaning Wipes in the Company: Workplace, Kitchen, and Sanitary Area
Cleaning wipes are among the small hygiene articles that are used particularly often in everyday life. The key is which wipes are used where.
Different wipes are needed at the workplace than in the office kitchen or in the sanitary area. Organizing cleaning wipes by application area prevents confusion, searching, and unnecessary re-purchases.
Short Answer
Cleaning wipes should be separated by application area: workplace, screen, kitchen, sanitary area, and disinfection. Important are suitable wipes, clear storage locations, and regular reordering.
Why Cleaning Wipes Are Not All Alike
Many companies simply store a pack of cleaning wipes in the cabinet. In everyday life, this is often not enough. Screens, keyboards, kitchen surfaces, sanitary areas, and reception areas have different requirements.
- sensitive surfaces need suitable wipes
- kitchen and sanitary areas should be organized separately
- disinfection wipes are not automatically suitable for every surface
- workplace cleaning should be readily available
- supplies should be visibly stored in the cleaning cupboard
Basis: Office Hygiene in the Company
Which Cleaning Wipes for Which Area?
| Area | Suitable Wipes | What to look out for? |
|---|---|---|
| Workplace | Cleaning wipes, screen wipes, keyboard wipes | suitable for sensitive surfaces |
| Office Kitchen | Kitchen wipes, surface wipes, microfiber cloths | do not mix with sanitary area |
| Sanitary Area | Sanitary wipes, disposable wipes, suitable cleaning wipes | store and label clearly separated |
| Disinfection | Disinfection wipes or suitable surface disinfectant | observe application area and do not use indiscriminately |
Workplace: Keyboard, Mouse, and Screen
At the workplace, cleaning wipes are particularly practical because they are quickly at hand. For keyboards, mice, telephones, and desk surfaces, different wipes are suitable than for sensitive screens.
Read more: Clean the workplace and Organize Desk Sharing in the Office
Separate Kitchen and Sanitary Area
Cleaning wipes for the office kitchen should not be mixed with wipes for the sanitary area. Simple labeling in the cleaning cupboard or separate boxes for each area help to avoid confusion.
Read more: Equip the Office Kitchen in the Company and Plan Sanitary Supplies in the Company
Matching Products in the Wiepa Shop
Cleaning WipesFor workplaces, kitchens, sanitary areas, receptions, and communal areas.Disinfection WipesFor suitable surfaces and areas with higher hygiene requirements.Microfiber ClothsFor recurring cleaning of surfaces and work areas.Screen CleanersFor monitors, displays, and sensitive surfaces at the workplace.
Organizing Cleaning Wipes in the Cleaning Cupboard
Cleaning wipes should not lie loosely in the cupboard. Fixed areas for workplace, kitchen, sanitary, disinfection, and stock are practical. This way, you can quickly see what needs to be reordered.
- label item groups
- separate wipes by application area
- store opened packages visibly
- define minimum stock levels
- include refills in the hygiene list
More on this: Organize the Cleaning Cupboard in the Company and Organize Hygiene Articles by Area
Checklist: Proper Use of Cleaning Wipes
- Define application areas: workplace, kitchen, sanitary, disinfection
- select suitable wipes for each area
- store wipes separately in the cleaning cupboard
- pay attention to sensitive surfaces
- define minimum stock levels
- bundle reorders with cleaning and hygiene supplies
- regularly check consumption
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cleaning wipes does a company need?
Typically, wipes for workplaces, screens, kitchens, sanitary areas, and suitable disinfection wipes.
Can cleaning wipes be used everywhere?
No. Sensitive surfaces, displays, and sanitary areas should be cleaned with suitable wipes.
Where is the best place to store cleaning wipes?
In the cleaning cupboard or directly at the point of use, separated by area and with clear labeling.
Planning Cleaning Wipes and Hygiene Supplies
Wiepa supports companies in Wiesbaden and Rhein-Main with cleaning wipes, cleaning products, disinfection, sanitary supplies, and ongoing office provisions.
