Energizer Personal Care donates antibacterial wipes to swine flu-infected communities

SHELTON, Conn. Energizer Personal Care has announced that it will donate 500,000 packages of Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes to schools in communities hardest hit by the swine flu, as well as offer coupons for the wipes online.

Wet Ones, which is a trademark of Energizer’s Playtex Products, can help keep hands clean when on the go as they promise to kill 99.99% of germs and clean hands by removing dirt and grime. According to the company, hand sanitizer gels just kill germs.

“While frequent washing hands with soap and water are always recommended, the reality of busy lives is that there are times when you just can’t get to a sink,” stated Charles Slife, VP research and development at Energizer Personal Care. “A product like Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes that can help keep hands clean and germ-free will help parents and kids alike stay healthy when soap and water are not available.”

In addition to donating packages of wipes, Energizer Personal Care will also make $1 off coupons for Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes available online at www.wetones.com. The site will also include tips on how people can stay healthy.