Safe, non-controversial pet wipes?

I doubt there's anything in existence that is entirely controversy-free, but your example, phenoxyehtanol, is a safe (and beneficial) preservative used in a wide variety of body care products to prevent bacterial growth in your products that could actually harm you. It's a compound found naturally in green tea, and is included in the Handbook of Green Chemicals and the Whole Foods Premium Body Care approved list, two of the strictest chemical safety guides available. If you want something less controversial you may have to just opt for a clean, damp washcloth.

On a more general note, people are generally more than happy to receive gifts given with good intentions. Trust that your clients will appreciate any gift bags you make for them, even if it contains an item they won't use.

I do agree - there is no perfect magical product that works for everything unfortunately. What I do know, though, is that Clorox wipes= BAD...how do I know? Due to my own lack of knowledge. After my puppy goes out, I used to wipes her paws and rear so she would not track in any extra dirt. I was recently informed by a vet that, over time, the Clorox seeps into their bloodstream which obviously can cause a cascade of serious problems. Too, I noticed that her pads and snout were getting very dehydrated as a result. A local vet recommended baby's wipes as a safe alternative. Every couple days or so following this information I got a bowl of warm water and "soaked" her paws for 5 minutes. Now, her pads and snout are fully hydrated and she has an overall happier demeanor. Hope this is helpful to all who read it. Sincerely, Alex