Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Bikey Wipes, including how to clean your bike without water, which bicycle cleaning wipes to use for your chain, frame and disc brake rotors, how Bikey Wipes are made, and how to dispose of used wipes and packaging responsibly. If you have any questions that are not covered below, please email us at info@bikeywipes.com
Disposal / Responsible waste
Bikey Wipes product packaging is made from recycled plastic.
Bikey Wipes packaging should be disposed of in your recycling bin where accepted. Please follow your local recycling guidelines for plastic packaging
Used Bikey Wipes can be composted. Bikey Wipes are designed to be compostable and can be placed is a suitable home compost system or accepted community composting facility.
Please follow your local composting and organic/green waste guidelines when disposing of used Bikey Wipes.
Product usage
Yes. Bikey Wipes are designed primarily for bicycles, bit they can also be used on similar components on other vehicles. For example, our Degreaser Wipes can be used to clean motorcycle chains and other greasy mechancial compenents. Always test on a small area first if you are unsure about a particular surface or material. If you’d like to know more, please send us an email to info@bikeywipes.com
For most bike chains, one Bikey wipes Degreaser Wipes will remove the majority of greaser, grime and dirt. For particularly dirty chains or drivetrains, you may need a second wipe.
Work thhe Degreaser wipes around the chan while rotating the pedals to clean all sides of the chain. You can also use it to clean grime from the cassette, chainrings and derailleur. No water or spray degreaser is required.
Manufacturing
Bikey Wipes are made from 100% viscose, a plant-derved material. Our wipes contain no plastic fibres and are designed to be biodegradable and compostable. This provides cyclists with a more sustainable way to clean their bike without relying on traditional synthetic cleaning wipes.
Bikey Wipes are proudly Australia-made. Our bicycle cleaning wipes are manufactured in Australia in partnership with an experienced specialist wipes manufacturer. Our range is designed specifically for cyclists, providing a convenient way to clean your bike without water.
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