User Reviews Go Viral, Surpassing 3 Million Views
Effective for Cold Prevention and Hygiene Management
Becomes a Must-Have Item for Seasonal Health
Recently, as the daily temperature difference has exceeded 10 degrees Celsius, the number of people catching colds has surged. In this context, Daiso's "Alcohol Swap" product has gained attention as a "must-have item for health management during seasonal changes," spreading by word of mouth. Its reasonable price and proven effectiveness are stimulating consumer purchasing interest.
"Cold Symptoms Disappeared and Skin Improved"... User Reviews Go Viral
On September 11, a review from a consumer on X (formerly Twitter) went viral, stating, "After I started wiping my phone daily with Daiso's 'Alcohol Swap,' my cold symptoms disappeared." The user added, "My immune system was weakened and I was having a hard time, but the 'Alcohol Swap' helped. My skin even improved. I highly recommend disinfecting your surroundings daily with alcohol; it really makes a difference."
The household goods store 'Asung Daiso' has purchased all shares of the Japanese Daiso Sangyo, in which it was the second-largest shareholder. This move is expected to remove the label of being a 'Japanese company' and transform it into a native Korean company. The photo shows a Daiso store located in Jongno-gu. Photo by Yongjun Cho jun21@
This post surpassed 3 million views in just three days, heating up online communities. Netizens responded enthusiastically, saying, "This is really good. If you see it at Daiso, buy it right away," "This is a real life hack," "The price is great. As expected from Daiso," "Daiso's quality is always reliable," "Hygiene management is more effective than I thought," "Even skin improvement? That's amazing," and other similar comments.
100 Sheets for 2,000 Won... Great Value and Performance
'Alcohol Swap' product sold at Daiso Mall. Currently priced at 2,000 won for 100 sheets. Screenshot from Daiso Mall
Daiso's "Alcohol Swap" is a type of disinfectant alcohol pad. It comes in a pack of 100 individually wrapped sheets, containing 83% grain-fermented ethanol. The product has been certified to eliminate 99.9% of major harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella. It is intended for single use, so after using one, you should dispose of it and use a new one each time.
From the consumer's perspective, the product is recognized as "a product that satisfies both value for money and practicality" thanks to its affordable price of 2,000 won, convenient individual packaging for easy carrying and storage, and wide range of uses for items such as phones, keyboards, and door handles.
"Hygiene Management Provides Real Help in Preventing Colds"
Does cleaning your phone and other items with alcohol swaps actually have a positive effect on health, such as preventing colds? The answer is yes. According to a study by the University of Arizona, the number of bacteria detected on smartphone surfaces was ten times higher than that on toilet seats. Rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, can survive on surfaces for several hours, making indirect transmission highly likely. However, wiping your phone with an alcohol swap can reduce the viruses and bacteria on the surface, thereby lowering the risk of indirect transmission.
Both Apple and Samsung also recommend on their official websites that devices be cleaned with swaps containing more than 70% alcohol. Experts say, "The habit of disinfecting everyday items like phones with alcohol swaps is genuinely effective in preventing influenza and respiratory illnesses."
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