Ive only used de bulbs and these are my first se bulbs so i just thought i'd ask. I know the de bulbs got damaged if handled with your hand, glad to here the se are not the sameIf salt spray doesn't damage it, why would a wet paper towel wiping it down? Just make sure the bulb is cool before you do that.
Alcohol would probably be better since it evaporates
I believe you just can't touch the double ended bulbs. The oils on your hands can make it crack