Can I bring cleaning stuff (clorox wipes, spray) in my carry-on?

[Tiger926]

Can I bring my Clorox wipes/spray onto plane in my carry-on, or do they needed to be in checked luggage?

Thanks, Tiger

 

[pinkpiglettlover]

i have brought my wipes in my carry on, but I put the spray in my luggage. Im glad to see there are other germ freaks like me

 

[NotUrsula]

You should not bring any flammable cleaning fluids of any type, as those are on the no-fly list. Anything with a strong odor that would be a problem if it leaked in the cabin should be something that you think long and hard about.

Personally, I'd stay away from liquid cleaning products in checked luggage; you could ruin your own luggage and a lot of other people's luggage, too, if they leaked.

 

[Tiger926]

Well we are germ freaks because our DD2 (who was only 19 months) became severally ill in WDW in March. She went there perfectly healthy (had a physical) and within 3.5 days had come down with strep throat which greatly dehydrated her so she caught several other viruses and had major problems. The pediatric specialist was very certain she had caught it while there based on tests - this greatly upset us as we are beyond vigilant, but she must have touched something we didn't see or someone came near her who was carrying it and passed it to her. She spent 2 days in hospital - despite the fact that they were fabulous, it's very scary to be so far from home with no family (just DH and I) and a baby who is so ill.

I always clean out our rooms before we enter (I have a compromised immune system as well), so I wanted to bring my wipes in my carryon bag (I'll just by spray there if I need it) with me to use on plane if necessary, as well as in resort upon check-in.

Thanks for the info - we leave today!! Tiger

 

[simba2]

We always carry Lysol spray can in our carry on bag to spray down the room, doorknobs, phone, tv remote, etc. and never had any problems. I would not check it underneath as pressurized cans could explode in the luggage hold.

 

[Daydreams]

When we travelled to WDW last October my Lysol spray was confiscated from our checked luggage - there was a statement in it's place explaining that it was considered a hazardous material and not allowed. I have taken it, or Chlorox spray on every trip with no problem up to then. Maybe it was too large a container and a smaller one would be allowed (mine was 12 oz.)
There's been no problem at all with wipes but they don't both do the same job. I think next time I'll buy at the grocery stop and leave it there.

 

[chipscinderelly]

To the comment on pressurized items - some are approved per TSA/Airlines. I always travel with hairspray and tell them about it and it's not a problem. Check the TSA website for their list of items.

 

[Okiemom]

Our last trip, my husband got sick for 2 days. The doctor said virus are easy to catch on the plane, since its a small area, you are breathing everyone else's germs. So, I guess unless he wants to wear scrub mask on the plane, I hope he does not get anything this time.

 

[simba2]

Okiemom -- try Airbourne (I think that's the name) next time. They are pills with ecinacae and other herbs that will boost your immune system before flying and while there. Walmart sells them. You dissolve them in water and drink. I read about them here on the DIS. I'm a big Vit. C and ecinacea believer anyway. DH got sick with a flu at WDW in Dec. 2000 and it was no fun for either of us. We missed one night of MVMCC that we'd already paid for. Now, we always use hand sanitizer while there before we eat and I bring the Lysol to spray down our hotel room. Guess I'll have to check SWA's site to see if it is prohibited. Since we've started bringing it I've had a good size can in my carryon every time. Guess I'll have to go read.

 

[manning]

i have brought my wipes in my carry on, but I put the spray in my luggage. Im glad to see there are other germ freaks like me

We just buy them when we get there. Like home, there are Walmarts around.

 

[simba2]

We just buy them when we get there. Like home, there are Walmarts around.

We don't rent a car so we go directly from airport to WDW back to airport. I did check out SWA's site. Under aerosols you can have medicine or toiletries if under 16 oz. (think Lysol could be a toiletry)?

 

[manning]

Well we are germ freaks because our DD2 (who was only 19 months) became severally ill in WDW in March. She went there perfectly healthy (had a physical) and within 3.5 days had come down with strep throat which greatly dehydrated her so she caught several other viruses and had major problems. The pediatric specialist was very certain she had caught it while there based on tests - this greatly upset us as we are beyond vigilant, but she must have touched something we didn't see or someone came near her who was carrying it and passed it to her. She spent 2 days in hospital - despite the fact that they were fabulous, it's very scary to be so far from home with no family (just DH and I) and a baby who is so ill.

I always clean out our rooms before we enter (I have a compromised immune system as well), so I wanted to bring my wipes in my carryon bag (I'll just by spray there if I need it) with me to use on plane if necessary, as well as in resort upon check-in.

Thanks for the info - we leave today!! Tiger

Be aware there is no way to 100% avoid exposure, but if you are comfortable with the steps you take, take them. Whatever makes you comfortable is the important thing. I carry purell myself.

Remember, the biggest source of contamination is the public bathroom door. You wash your hands before you leave, then have to grab the door handle to get out of the washroom. The problem is the person ahead of you didn't wash. Thus the small bottle of Purell.

 

[NotUrsula]

Under aerosols you can have medicine or toiletries if under 16 oz. (think Lysol could be a toiletry)?

I doubt it. Apparently, the FAA definition bans aerosols of any kind that are
"not intended for use or consumption on the human body as toiletries or food".
Unless you don't have a problem spraying Lysol directly on your skin, it wouldn't seem to qualify.

The FAA rules do prohibit aerosol disinfectants that contain alcohol or ammonia, or anything containing chlorine bleach; you just have to read deep into the fine print. My guess is that anything that is Clorox brand would be tossed just based on the name; they probably wouldn't take time to read the ingredient list to see if there was really chlorine bleach in it.