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Alcohol wipe sare not recommended, not sure if it's true but I read it can toughen the skin. I think there are special wipes you can purchase from phamacy Accucheck might sell one. I never use them just wash my hands with regular soap and water for comparable results over five years.
I'm pretty sure the one's I buy Medi-Swabs, are similar to the one's they used on me in hospital when I was crook.
My GP surgery and the pathology shop use them as well, so I do not know who is right or wrong on this.
I use them occasionally at home when my fingers are a bit greasy. I remember when I bought them from the pharmacy the woman said to me make sure the alcohol has evaporated before lancing a finger / thumb.
Accuchek make an alcohol free wipe, I keep a few in my meter packet for use when I'm not near hand washing facilities. Boots have 25% off Accuchek products at the moment.