What are Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes, and where should you use them?
Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes are ready-to-use wipes for convenient clean-up of surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms and other household areas, specially formulated to cut through grease and grime. They are antibacterial, kill 99.9% of germs, use a non-bleach formula and contain no phosphates. A pack holds 120 wipes, each 220mm x 160mm.
The practical appeal of a wipe over a spray is that there is no bottle, no cloth and no rinse step for general cleaning. The one instruction that does add a step is for food-contact surfaces: wipe with a clean damp cloth 5 minutes after use.
Technical specification
| Property | Typical result |
|---|---|
| Colour | White fabric impregnated with clear colourless liquid |
| Formula | Non-bleach; contains no phosphates |
| Germ kill claim | 99.9% of germs (E. coli, Salmonella and S. aureus) |
| Wipe size | 220mm x 160mm |
| Pack | Plastic pouch, 120 wipes |
| Food-contact surfaces | Wipe with a clean damp cloth 5 minutes after use |
Indicative data only, not intended for the preparation of specifications.
What the specification means in practice
A non-bleach formula is the reason these wipes suit a general household round. It is why Selleys can list them for benchtops, bathtubs, toilet seats and bins in the same breath, and it removes the usual worry about a bleach-based product finding its way onto a coloured towel or a fabric.
120 wipes at 220mm x 160mm is a working pack rather than a travel pack. That size handles a benchtop or a basin with one wipe, and the resealable sticker is what keeps the rest of the pack usable — a pouch left open dries from the top down.
The 5-minute rule for food-contact surfaces is not a disinfection contact time; it is a rinse instruction. Wipe the surface, wait five minutes, then go over it with a clean damp cloth. On a kitchen bench that is easy to build into the routine: wipe everything, then come back with a damp cloth for the surfaces food actually touches.
Where to use them
Selleys lists the wipes as suitable for use on:
- Splashbacks
- Kitchen benchtops
- Bathtubs
- Toilet seats
- Basins
- Bins
- Floors
The product page frames the same list as hard non-porous surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries, and notes the wipes can be used interior and exterior. It also warns that the product may be incompatible with some surfaces, which is why the test step below comes before the wiping step.
How to use them
- Gently peel back the resealable sticker and pull out a wipe.
- Reseal the sticker to keep the remaining wipes fresh.
- Test suitability in an inconspicuous area before using on a surface you have not used them on before.
- Wipe the surface thoroughly until clean.
- For surfaces that come in contact with food, wipe with a clean damp cloth 5 minutes after use.
- Dispose of used wipes in the rubbish bin. Do not flush a wipe down the toilet.
Wipes or a spray?
The two formats do overlap, and the choice usually comes down to the size of the job and whether a rinse is convenient.
A wipe carries its own cleaning liquid and its own cloth, which makes it the quicker option for a bin lid, a toilet seat or a benchtop between meals — the small, frequent jobs where fetching a bottle and a cloth is most of the effort. It is also the format that leaves nothing to put away afterwards, since the used wipe goes in the bin.
The limitation to keep in mind is that a wipe carries a fixed amount of liquid. On a large or heavily soiled area it will run dry, and a dry wipe is just a cloth. That is the point at which a second wipe, or a spray, is the better answer.
The other consideration is the test step. Selleys asks you to test suitability in an inconspicuous area before using the wipes on a surface, and warns that the product may be incompatible with some surfaces. That applies to a wipe exactly as it would to a spray — the format changes how the liquid is delivered, not what it is.
Limitations — what they will not do
- They may not remove grease or grime that has penetrated into pores. A wipe cleans the surface it touches. Once grease has soaked into an unsealed or porous material, there is nothing on the surface left to lift, and more wiping will not reach it.
- Not suitable for cleaning skin. Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact, and wash your hands after use.
- Do not flush used wipes. They go in the rubbish bin.
- The product may be incompatible with some surfaces — test an inconspicuous area first.
Selleys also points to other products for two jobs these wipes are not designed for. For baked-on grease and grime in ovens or on barbecues, use Selleys Oven Wipes or Selleys BBQ Tough Wipes, which are designed for those tougher tasks. In bathrooms and showers, Selleys recommends Selleys Rapid Mould Killer for mould removal.
Biodegradability
Selleys states an average biodegradability in soil of 82% after 90 days, according to test ISO 17556. Two qualifications come with that figure, and both are the manufacturer's own:
- The biodegradable claim refers to the wipes only, not to the external plastic packaging.
- The wipes are not suitable for composting conditions. Soil biodegradability and home composting are different tests, and this product is stated for the first, not the second.
In practice that means the disposal instruction stands as written: used wipes go in the rubbish bin, not down the toilet and not into the compost.
Storage and safety
Store the pack in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight, and away from foodstuffs. Selleys' safety directions are to keep the product out of reach of children, avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact, wash hands after use, and not to use the wipes for cleaning skin. If skin or eye irritation occurs, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice. Warnings, first aid and shipping information are on the product's Safety Data Sheet, available through the Selleys website.
Hazard classification
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Safe Work Australia GHS 7. There is no signal word, no hazard statement and no pictogram on this product. The Safety Data Sheet lists the composition as 100% ingredients determined to be non-hazardous or below reporting limits, with no individual chemical entity required to be disclosed.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail or New Zealand NZS 5433, nor under the IMDG Code for sea transport or the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air.
That is a genuinely useful finding rather than a formality, and it is worth stating alongside the rest of the range. The spray and concentrate products in the Complete Clean line carry hazard classifications on their neat formulations — the Multisurface Floor Cleaner concentrate, for instance, is signal word Danger with a Category 1 eye damage classification. These wipes are supplied at use strength, already diluted onto the fabric, and at that strength nothing in the formulation reaches a classification threshold.
Not classified does not mean inert. A hazard classification is a threshold judgement about the formulation as supplied; it is not a statement that the liquid is harmless in any use. Selleys' own directions still say the wipes are not suitable for cleaning skin, to avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact, and to wash your hands after use — and those directions stand regardless of the classification. The absence of a Category 2 eye irritation classification is the reason there is no 15-minute eye-flushing instruction on this product, not a reason to be careless with one near your face.
The 5-minute damp-cloth step on food-contact surfaces is a residue instruction, not a hazard control. Nothing in the classification changes it. It is there because a surfactant film left on a benchtop is not something you want food sitting in, and it would be the same instruction for an unclassified product as for a classified one.
The ordinary precautions are the ones already on this page: keep the pack out of reach of children, keep it away from foodstuffs, wash your hands after use, and if skin or eye irritation does occur, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre — 131 126 in Australia, 0800 764 766 in New Zealand — with the pack to hand. Selleys emergency line: 1800 220 770 in Australia, 0800 220 770 in New Zealand.
Common questions about Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes
How many wipes are in a pack?
120, each measuring 220mm x 160mm.
What germs does the 99.9% claim cover?
The technical data sheet lists E. coli, Salmonella and S. aureus.
Do they contain bleach?
No. Selleys describes it as a non-bleach formula, and states the wipes contain no phosphates.
Can I use them on a kitchen benchtop, and do I need to rinse afterwards?
Kitchen benchtops are a listed use. For surfaces that come into contact with food, wipe with a clean damp cloth 5 minutes after use. For other surfaces there is no stated rinse step.
Can I flush them?
No. Dispose of used wipes in the rubbish bin.
Are they compostable?
No. Selleys states they are not suitable for composting conditions. The biodegradability figure quoted — 82% average in soil after 90 days under ISO 17556 — refers to the wipes only, not the plastic packaging.
Can I use them on the floor?
Floors are on the list of suitable surfaces.
Will they shift baked-on oven grease, or mould in the shower?
Neither. For baked-on grease and grime in ovens or on barbecues, Selleys recommends its Oven Wipes or BBQ Tough Wipes instead, and for mould removal in bathrooms and showers it recommends Rapid Mould Killer.
Why won't they shift a grease stain on my concrete or unsealed bench?
They may not remove grease or grime that has penetrated into pores. That is a stated limitation, not a sign of a faulty pack.
Can I use one to wipe my hands?
No. They are not suitable for cleaning skin.
How do I stop the pack drying out?
Reseal the sticker after every wipe.
Is there a spray version?
Yes — Complete Clean Multi Purpose Spray covers similar household surfaces from a 750mL trigger bottle, with a 10-minute disinfection contact time and its own exclusion list.
What is Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes and what pack size does it come in?
Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes is a white, ready-to-use disinfectant wipe product designed for convenient and easy clean-up of surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms, and other household areas. It comes in a 110-pack size and is suitable for interior and exterior use.
What can Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes be used to clean?
According to the knowledge-base context, these wipes are suitable for cleaning hard, non-porous surfaces such as splashbacks, kitchen benchtops, bathtubs, toilet seats, basins, bins, and floors, for both interior and exterior applications. They are specially formulated to easily cut through grease and grime.
What are the directions for using Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes?
The directions are: 1. Gently peel back the resealable sticker to pull out wipes. 2. Reseal sticker to keep wipes fresh. 3. Test suitability in an inconspicuous area before using. 4. Wipe surface thoroughly until clean. 5. For surfaces that come in contact with food, wipe with a clean damp cloth 5 minutes after use. 6. Dispose of used wipes in the rubbish bin, and do not flush wipes down the toilet.
What germs do Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes kill?
The wipes are effective against E. Coli and S. aureus, as noted in the product's limitations information. The knowledge-base context further states the wipes are a highly effective germicide that kills 99.9% of germs, including E. coli and S. aureus.
Are Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes biodegradable?
Yes, the wipes have an average biodegradability in soil of 82% after 90 days according to test ISO17556. However, this biodegradable claim refers only to the wipes themselves and not to the external plastic packaging, and the wipes are not suitable for composting conditions.
What colour are Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes?
The wipes are white in colour.
Does the disinfectant wipe formula contain bleach or phosphates?
According to the knowledge-base context, Selleys Complete Clean Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes have a non-bleach formula, so they are safe for use on various surfaces without bleaching, and they are phosphate-free for a more environmentally conscious formulation.
What should I do with the wipes after use on food-contact surfaces?
For surfaces that come in contact with food, you should wipe the surface with a clean damp cloth 5 minutes after using the disinfectant wipe.
How should used wipes be disposed of?
Used wipes should be disposed of in the rubbish bin. They should not be flushed down the toilet.