Great smelling in between bath wipes but NOT bath alternatives!
Written: Oct 27 '09
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Pros: Smell good, just moist enough, removes surface dirt, freshens animals up, easy to use
Cons: Not a bath alternative, small, can be pricey
The Bottom Line: My animals don't mind being cleaned up with Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes in Mango but these wipes don't take the place of real baths.
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| PattyTherre's Full Review: Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes Mango |
My little dog is stinky. He manages to roll around in crazy stuff and he sometimes just has a foul odor. Being primarily white, dirt shows up quickly on him as well. I don't like to bathe him too often because he gets so upset and nervous and he's 14 years old. I don't want to get him too riled up.
When I saw Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes in Mango at chicagoliquidators.com for three for packages of eight wipes for $5.99, I took a chance and bought three packages. These smell great but they are NOT a pet bath alternative by any means.
About the Product
Petlettes take pet wipes to the next level for quick bathing of your dog or cat! DEA and Alcohol Free, pH balanced and offering both conditioning proteins and natural herbal extracts, all make Petlettes a great alternative to a full bath. Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes are specially formulated to REALLY clean, deodorize and condition your pet's coat. They're also gentle enough for daily use, even on puppies and kittens! Petlettes are available in orange mango fragrance or unscented. 8.5 x 11 inches, 8 per package.
Manufacturer's info
Packaging
These wipes come in a purple foil envelope with a sticky peel off patch in the front. They're folded inside and open to 8.5"x11". The patch reseals to keep the wipes moist. The wipes themselves are, in my opinion, quite small even for a cat or a small dog like mine. They are white and durable, much like household cleaning wipes only slightly thicker. The scent is great. I do small mango. The wipes actually say they are "orange mango" scent and they have a nice blend of both.
My Experience
I was a little surprised when my Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes came and were in such a small package. They're the size of my facial wipes in packaging and in true size. My face is much smaller than a dog or cat so I wondered if such a small wipe could do a good job on a stinky dog.
Mickey is only around 14 pounds so he's a little guy. I hoped that one wipe would do a good job on his little body. The wipe was moist and smelled very good. Mickey had no issues with letting me wash him up with the wipe. The scent didn't seem to bother him and the wipe wasn't so wet that he got annoyed. I was able to get to his back, belly, head, and back end but the wipe started to dry out when I went to get at his legs and other parts I missed.
I didn't see a lot of dirt come off but the wipe was slightly soiled with a yellow tinge when I was done with it. My dog was damp but not wet and dried quickly. I have to say that he does smell better. The scent remains on his fur but very subtly.
Mickey is white with orange/tan spots and his white fur looks somewhat whiter. He certainly doesn't look like he had a real bath when his fur is ultra white and he is all fluffy but he looks less dull.
I used a Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipe on one of my cats (more for fun than to give him a bath) and he also didn't mind me using it on him. He wasn't as cooperative as Mickey but stuck it out until I got the wipe too close to his face. He hissed and left at that point. He came back looking damp but over his anger with me and dried nicely. He is an orange tabby and I didn't really note any difference in how he looked or even smelled after but he is an indoor cat who doesn't get really dirty or roll around in gross stuff.
My dog tends to have multiple skin issues and allergies. He did NOT have a reaction to these wipes. He is not itching or scratching more than usual, his skin doesn't seem red or irritated, and he shows no signs of problems with the fragrance on him.
However, if you have a large or even medium sized dog, you will need two or even three of these wipes to cover the animal. One will simply not cut it. Even then, although your pet will look a little cleaner and smell a little better, Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes are not an alternative to a real bath. I think they're better used for freshening up an animal when he or she gets a little stinky or gets him or herself a little dirty outside.
I consider these wipes between bath wipes, not bath alternatives. They are also a decent wipe for cats that will kill you if you try to bath them. I have had cats that seemed to turn into the devil's spawn when they even sensed it was bath time. I felt like I was bathing Edward Scissorhands or Freddy Kruger when I tried to get them to stay in the tub and allow me to bath them. These wipes would come in very handy if you have a cat that reacts to baths like that.
In all, for the low price I paid (about $2.00 a package), I am not complaining much. However, they generally run about $6.50 per package of eight wipes. THAT's a lotta cash for small wipes. Also, ingredients are not listed on the package. They do say that they are alcohol free and contain natural herbs but otherwise, I have no idea what I am putting on my animals. It's obviously non-toxic but it's weird that there are no ingredients listed.
Buying Info
You can buy a package of Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes in (Orange) Mango or unscented at pet stores on and offline and possibly some mass-market stores. As I mentioned, I got my three packages on a bargain website and a bargain I got. These normally sell for upwards of $6.00 per package of eight. I paid about $2.00 per package.
Conclusion
Global Access Petlettes Instant Bath Wipes (Orange) Mango smell good and are just moist enough to dampen an animal without drenching him. They do remove surface dirt and deodorize but they are not a bath alternative by any means. Think of them as emergency clean up wipes or in between bath wipes but don't abandon regular baths. The wipes can't possibly get your pet as clean as a real bath can. Look for sales! You can find them cheaper on obscure websites than on mainstream pet store ones or at brick and mortars stores. I give these 3 stars. They're OK but, as I said, they don't replace baths, just extend the time between them.
Recommended:
Yes
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