Pros and cons of using regular baby wipes to clean eggs??

[b-nice]

Every once and a while I'll use a regular baby wipe to clean my eggs off with. I think most people frown on doing this d/t the possibility of chemicals from the wipes migrating through the poors of the shell but I'm doubtful this happens to a large extent. I could be wrong. What do you think?

 

[4 the Birds]

Every once and a while I'll use a regular baby wipe to clean my eggs off with. I think most people frown on doing this d/t the possibility of chemicals from the wipes migrating through the poors of the shell but I'm doubtful this happens to a large extent. I could be wrong. What do you think?

Eggs have a natural bloom film that helps protect the egg. We collect eggs and put them in the carton and then in a fridge to help slow any bacteria from entering the shell. Eggs with poo get a splash of water and wiped clean. I would use water and a cloth instead of a chemical wipe.

 

[newchickmomma4]

I would use a slightly damp (with water only) washcloth rather than a baby wipe). Of course I didn't use those chemically/alcoholy things on my babies either, certainly not going to use them in (yes, I said IN my food). If you have ever stored a cleaned egg NEAR (not in or on) something pungent like onions or garlic you know just how porous those precious shells are.

 

[azygous]

I confess I've used a baby wipe in a pinch out by the coop when I fish an egg out of the nest box that is so glopped with poop that I can't bear putting it into the egg bucket.

Usually, I hold an egg with a spot of poop on it under the kitchen faucet just long enough to soften the poop, then gently dab it with a sponge until it comes off. Rarely does an egg need an all over bath.