In scientific applications, keeping equipment and workspaces clean are very important. However, the materials used to clean an area may leave behind a trail of lint or residue when looked at on a microscopic level. To avoid this problem, scientists frequently use a special kind of cleaning tissue that does not leave particles behind, and is specially packaged to ensure no airborne contaminants, or electrostatic discharge affects it.

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One of the most commonly used brands of these ‘tissues’ in laboratories around the world are the Kimtech Kimwipes. These special one-ply, or one layer, wipes are extremely light and do not scratch most materials, allowing us to clean things like microscope slides and pipets.

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Kimwipes act as a "science napkin" that allows researchers to reliably clean spaces and equipment without leaving behind lint.