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Based on general knowledge, as the provided reference materials do not contain this information:

Most standard disposable wipes do not dissolve quickly or effectively in water. Unlike toilet paper, which is specifically designed to break apart rapidly when agitated in water, wipes are typically engineered for strength and durability, even when wet.

• Standard Wipes (Non-Flushable): These wipes, often containing plastic fibers (like polyester or polypropylene) within their nonwoven structure, essentially do not dissolve. When disposed of in landfills, they can take decades or even centuries to break down, and the plastic components may simply fragment into microplastics. Many disposable items, like disposable plastic items or standard disposable non woven cleaning wipes, share this characteristic of slow decomposition.
• “Flushable” Wipes: Even wipes marketed as “flushable” do not dissolve in the same way or timeframe as toilet paper. While they might break down more readily than standard wipes over time, they often fail industry standard tests for disintegration and can still contribute significantly to plumbing and sewer blockages. Their breakdown time can range from hours to weeks or longer within the sewer system, far slower than the minutes it takes toilet paper to disintegrate.
• Biodegradable Wipes: Wipes made purely from plant-based materials (like cotton, bamboo, or cellulose) and labelled as biodegradable will break down eventually through biological processes. However, “dissolving” in water is still not their primary characteristic. The timeframe for biodegradation depends heavily on the conditions (e.g., compost heap vs. landfill) and can range from several months to years. These are distinct from standard disposables, although some biodegradable disposable products are available.

In summary, disposable wipes are not designed to dissolve quickly like toilet paper. Standard wipes barely break down at all over short periods, while even “flushable” or biodegradable options take significantly longer than toilet paper and should ideally be disposed of in the trash.