Cleaning Wipes Matrix for Production Environments

Contamination from dust, oils, and residues can impact performance and cleanliness across fiber optic networks, electronics, precision optics, and other sensitive surfaces. Fiber Optic Center offers a range of cleaning wipe solutions for fast, reliable cleaning of connectors, equipment, delicate optical components, and work areas in production environments, including labs, cleanrooms, and fiber optic manufacturing.

These solutions include non-abrasive, durable, and lint-free wipes, with many options compatible with IPA and other solvents for consistent, residue-free cleaning. Common uses include ferrule and fiber optic connector cleaning, bare fiber preparation for splicing, and maintaining optical components, electronics, and work surfaces.

Use the matrix below to compare general purpose and fiber optic cleaning wipes to identify the right wipe for your application. If you have any questions, please contact our technical team.

Search Search in Part # Name Material Color Wipe Size Packaging Non-Abrasive Absorbent Anti-static Heat-Resistant Lint-free Tear-resistant Solvent-safe Cleaning Applications
Part #	Name	Material	Color	Wipe Size	Packaging	Non-Abrasive	Absorbent	Anti-static	Heat-Resistant	Lint-free	Tear-resistant	Solvent-safe	Cleaning Applications
9000-03-0026MZ	AFL WFW FiberWipes™ Fiber Optic Cleaning Wipes	Polyester	White	4.25" x 2" (108mm x 51mm)	90 wipes per tub		Yes			Yes	Yes	Yes	• Optical Fibers Prior to Termination or Splicing • Fiber Optic Connector Ferrule End-Faces • Lenses, Mirrors, and Other Optical Surfaces
CT409-2	CleanTex® HydroSorb III Cleaning Wipes	Hydro-entangled Polyester	White	9" x 9" (228.6mm x 228.6mm)	300 wipes per bag	Yes	Yes						• Delicate Optical-Grade Components (Coated Lenses, Fiber Optic Sensors, Mirrors) • Sensitive Assembly Components and Precision Surfaces • Maintaining Clean, Non-Contaminating Work Surfaces
34120-B	Kimtech Science™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose	White	8.2" x 4.39" (208.28mm x 111.51mm)	286 wipes per box	Yes	Yes	Yes					• Delicate Tasks • Liquids, Dust, and Fine Particles • Lab Instruments, Glassware, Lenses, and Sensitive Surfaces
34155	Kimtech Science™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose	White	8.2" x 4.39" (208.28mm x 111.51mm)	• 286 wipes per box • Case of 60 boxes • 17,160 total wipes	Yes	Yes	Yes					• Delicate Tasks • Liquids, Dust, and Fine Particles • Lab Instruments, Glassware, Lenses, and Sensitive Surfaces
CT404	CleanTex® HydroSorb III Cleaning Wipes	Hydro-entangled Polyester	White	4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm)	1200 wipes per bag	Yes	Yes						• Delicate Optical-Grade Components (Coated Lenses, Fiber Optic Sensors, Mirrors) • Sensitive Assembly Components and Precision Surfaces • Maintaining Clean, Non-Contaminating Work Surfaces
CT304	CleanTex® Cotton Wipes	Cotton	White	4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm)	1200 wipes per bag		Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes	• Magnetic Media (Metallic and Nonmetallic Surfaces) • Diffusion Furnace Equipment and Tools Used in Water Fabrication • Removing Aqueous or Organic Solvent Spills in High-Temperature or Static-Sensitive Environments
MCC-WF44ST	MicroCare Sticklers™ CleanWipes™ Fiber Optic Wipes	Fabric	White	4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm)	• 50 wipes per bag • Case of 50 bags • 1,500 wipes total	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	• Bare Fiber and Fiber Optic Connector End-Faces • Preparing Bare Fiber Before Splicing • Optical Devices, Microscopes, and Inspection Equipment • Smaller Optical Tools and Instruments • Lenses, Mirrors, Diffraction Gratings, Prisms, and Lab Equipment
MCC-WF44	MicroCare Sticklers™ Optical Grade Cleaning Wipes	Polyester	White	4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm)	50 wipes per bag	Yes	Yes			Yes	Yes		• Camera Lenses, Microscopes, and Inspection Equipment • Smaller Optical Tools and Instruments
MCC-WFW	MicroCare Sticklers™ Benchtop CleanWipes™ Fiber Optic Wipes	Hydro-entangled Polyester	White	4.25" x 2" (108mm x 51mm)	90 wipes per tub	Yes	Yes			Yes	Yes	Yes	• Bare Fiber Prior to Splicing • Fiber Optic Jumpers and End-Faces
CT512	CleanTex® Hydrosorb I Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose/Polyester	Blue	12" x 12" (304.8mm x 304.8mm)	50 wipes per bag	Yes	Yes	Yes			Yes		• Tasks Requiring Superior Strength and Absorbency • Color-Coded for Alerting the User to Dangerous Spills
CT609	CleanTex® Hydrosorb I Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose/Polyester	White	9" x 9" (228.6mm x 228.6mm)	300 wipes per bag	Yes	Yes			Yes	Yes	Yes	• General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms, Labs, or Industrial Settings • Precision Components and Lab Equipment • Managing Aqueous and Solvent-Based Spills • Maintenance of Flatbed Printer Heads and Sensitive Surfaces • Low Extractables and Low Lint Generation
CT604	CleanTex® Hydrosorb I Non-Woven Wipes	Cellulose/Polyester	White	4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm)	1200 wipes per bag	Yes	Yes			Yes	Yes	Yes	• General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms, Labs, or Industrial Settings • Precision Components and Lab Equipment • Managing Aqueous and Solvent-Based Spills • Maintenance of Flatbed Printer Heads and Sensitive Surfaces • Low Extractables and Low Lint Generation
6709	ITW Chemtronics® Econowipes™ Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose/Polyester	White	9" x 9" (228.6mm x 228.6mm)	300 wipes per bag		Yes				Yes	Yes	• Water Processing Areas • Acids and Other Chemical Spills • Machinery and Instrumentation • Photo-Mask Areas • Laminar Flow Benches • Quartzware • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms
MCC-FA1	MicroCare Sticklers™ CleanWipes™ Outdoor Fiber Optic Wipes	Polyester	White	4" x 2" (101.6mm x 51mm)	50 wipes per bag	Yes				Yes	Yes		• Fiber Optic Cleaning in Harsh, Outdoor, or Mobile Environments
6713	ITW Chemtronics® Econowipes™ Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose/Polyester	White	12" x 13" (304.8mm x 330.2mm)	50 wipes per bag		Yes				Yes	Yes	• Water Processing Areas • Acids and Other Chemical Spills • Machinery and Instrumentation • Photo-Mask Areas • Laminar Flow Benches • Quartzware • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms
6704	ITW Chemtronics® Econowipes™ Cleaning Wipes	Cellulose/Polyester	White	4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm)	1200 wipes per bag		Yes				Yes	Yes	• Water Processing Areas • Acids and Other Chemical Spills • Machinery and Instrumentation • Photo-Mask Areas • Laminar Flow Benches • Quartzware • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms