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Everything else to know about Biom's products!

Can I purchase your products in store?

You can! You can find Biom products in-store at The Container Store and select Target locations, and online at The Container Store, Target, Grove Collaborative, and Thrive Market. Want to see Biom in a store near you? Tag us on their Insta! @getbiom.

Are your products vegan?

Yes!.

Are your products safe to use when pregnant or nursing?

Yes! We created Biom in order to create a safer and healthier clean for families - and that includes Moms and Moms-to-be!.

What is the shelf-life of your products?

When stored and used in our signature Refillable Biom Dispenser, your wipes should last up to two years. If your wipes aren’t staying fresh or if you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

How do your wipes compare to Clorox wipes?

Our Hand Sanitizing Wipes are effective against 99.9% of common germs (like Clorox), but ours are also intended to be used on hands (unlike Clorox). Our wipes are 100% plant-based and we use plant-derived alcohol vs. other toxic substitutes.

What makes your wipes different?

We took the wipes we were all using every day and improved them in three ways: 1️⃣ Plastic-free, home compostable and biodegradable, 2️⃣ Patented air-tight lid = no more dried out wipes, 3️⃣ Conveniently sent straight to you based on how often you ne

Where are your products made?

All of our wipes are made responsibly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

How long should one wipe refill last me?

It depends on how many people will be using your Biom and/or how busy the area in which the product lives. A Refill has 50 wipes, so in an average household it typically lasts 15-30 days. In busier places (like a shared kitchen or an office) usage is

What are your wipes made out of?

Our Hand Sanitizing and All-Purpose wipes are made from 100% viscose (a fancy word for blended wood pulp) -- they are 100% plant-based, biodegradable, and home compostable. We also offer our new best-in-class Flushable Wipes, which are 100% cellulose

Are your wipes cruelty-free?

Yep! 🐇🌱

Why are your prices so high?

As with all small businesses (especially one disrupting a category as big as ours) we have to start small and work our way up. With higher volume POs (AKA as we get more amazing customers like you!), we will be able to purchase the wipes for less and

Do I have to use Biom Wipes Refills with my Biom Dispenser?

Due to the unique size of our wipes, the reduction in plastic waste that comes through our packaging, and the earth-friendly quality of our formulations and substrate, we encourage our customers to use Biom Wipes Refills in the Biom Dispenser. Doing

If I keep the wipes inside my car, will it dry out?

Our Biom Wipes (in our iconic Refillable Dispenser) has you covered! As long as you keep the wipes in your Biom Dispenser, and that they’re not in conditions that exceed 104°F, you’re good to go!

Does your All Purpose Wipes create streaks when wiped on the surface?

Biom’s All-Purpose Wipes are truly an “everything” staple for the home. They’re perfect for messy faces, tables and surfaces, pet paws, dust, and so much more. The main ingredient is a vegetable-based soap, so while it might leave a streak on ultra-s

Do your ingredients have allergens?

Never! At Biom, we’re focused on ingredients that are better for you, your family, and the planet we all share. If you’d like a full list of the ingredients of each product, you can check out our product pages here:.

I see that there are essential oils on your wipes, are these still safe with my pets?

As part of Biom’s commitment to better ingredients, we only use essential oils (never synthetic! 🙅 ) in order to power the signature scents behind our All-Purpose and Hand Sanitizing Wipes. However, we also know there’s some misinformation about ess

Are your refill packaging compostable too?

Our refill packaging is made of a Recycle 2 plastic (we recently switched from a Recycle 4 plastic), which is fully recyclable. We're also in the process of testing the wipes packaging with PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic as well. With wipes pac

How do I know you’re really biodegradable and home compostable?

We totally understand! There’s a lot of greenwashing out there. Don’t just take our word for it! Biom’s All-Purpose, Hand Sanitizing and Flushable Wipes are all backed by gold standards for environmental conditions. If you’d like to refer to the fine