Demand for mobile mechanics is up from one per cent of jobs in 2011 to nearly eight per cent of jobs completed in 2015, according to WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
And during the heatwave this summer, more mechanics than ever have been called out to fix all-important air con systems.
A Swarfega spokesperson said: “Obviously, this comes with its own problems, especially when faced with a lack of water supply.
“As a mechanic, you come into contact with all sorts of contaminants, from oil and grease to adhesives and lubricants, and these can all take their toll on the skin.
“With no water source in which to wash the hands, many mechanics resort to a quick wipe with a rag until they can get to a sink.
“Doing this regularly can lead to occupational skin disorders, such as dryness and redness, and even dermatitis.
“These can affect your ability to work safely with your hands further down the line.”
With its range of wipes, Swarfega say there’s no reason why mobile mechanics should suffer.
Swarfega red box wipes are for mobile mechanics that need a high quality clean on the go.
These are a universal cleaner, suitable for removing oil, grease and grime and come in an extra-large wipe size with 150 wipes in each pail.
TOUGH by Swarfega ware ideal for those on the move, stored in a slim container of 70 wipes which can be easily stored in van door pockets.
The sealed container also helps to protect the wipes themselves from contamination.
These wipes are large, textured and heavy duty are great for all kinds of soiling.
With 150 wipes in each pail, the black box wipes are ideal for the mobile bodyshop technician, specially formulated to remove paints, inks, resins, adhesives and most other paint shop contaminants.
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