Disinfecting wipes are great! They’re an easy and convenient way to disinfect surfaces and kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including Staph, E. coli, Salmonella, Strep, the cold, flu, and some even claim to kill COVID-19! However, if you do not use them correctly, they are not as effective and can even be harmful. Before using any disinfectant, make sure you read the instruction on the package. And here are some things you should NEVER do with them: