Tool Review: FedPro Tub O' Towels Heavy Duty Texture Wipes

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Q: How did the tool/equipment function as far as saving you time? 

A: Being able to use these wipes to clean our hands as opposed to having to walk to the sink saves a substantial amount of time. The wipes are capable of cleaning very dirty hands, but using these towels for the quick wipe downs that are often needed during the job saves quite a bit of time as well. In the past, we used shop rags for this purpose, but shop rags are expensive, and they don’t clean your hands nearly as well. We keep these towel tubs at each workstation. 

Q: How has using this tool impacted your shop's profitability?

A: Now that we don’t have to visit the deep sink every time we need to clean our hands, we can keep working. We’re more efficient, and efficiency equals profitability.  

Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product?

A: There's no setup time. Just open the tub and start using the wipes.

Q: How easy was it to use?

A: Just as easy as washing your hands with a good quality hand cleaner. Only faster.

Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories?

A: The Tub O' Towels are stored in a plastic tub with a lift cap that allows the user to remove a towel one at a time while preparing the next towel for use. The towels are soaked in a cleaning solution, so as long as the top is fitted tight, the towels should not dry out. 

Q: What features did you like?

A: I like that each towel has a smooth side and a rough side. The rough side would be used for cleaning hands or surfaces with heavier dirt, grease, and/or grime. This rough side simulates the pumice found in good-quality hand cleaners. The smooth side can be used for lighter cleaning jobs, a quick hand wipe, or a quick surface wipe down.  

Q: Is there any way you could think to improve or add to this tool?

A: It would be nice if there were more scent options.

Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for? Please provide a few specific examples.

A: We used these towels to clean parts, tools, and our hands for steering and suspension repairs, brake repairs, engine resealing repairs, etc. We used them for just about everything.

Q: Have you used a previous version of this tool? How does this tool compare to other tools you've used like it?

A: I have used the Scrubs in a Tub before, but these clean better.

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool overall? Why?

A: I’d rate this product a 10 because they do save time, and they are the best cleaning wipes that I have used.