Heavy Duty Wipes. These heavy duty wipers from RS are ideal for use in demanding, industrial environments. Each blue wipe quickly absorbs oil, water or solvents of up to eight times its weight and retains its high strength even when wet. Features and Benefits. Great value reusable wipes Strong – can be used with solvents Retains strength and firm texture when wet. Applications. Cleaning heavy oil and dirt in production environments Treating surfaces with solvents Maintenance of machine tools and large scale equipment Clean up of leaked inks