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From the Kindle Paperwhite user guide:
"Do not use your Kindle device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle. If your device does get wet, unplug all cables, turn off the wireless (tap the Menu button, select Settings, and enable Airplane Mode) and let the screen revert to the screensaver. Wait for the device to dry completely before pressing the power button to wake again. Do not attempt to dry your Kindle with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Clean the screen with a soft cloth; be careful not to wipe it with anything abrasive. When carrying your Kindle in a bag or briefcase, keep a cover on to avoid scratches.
Don't expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold. For example, don't leave it in the trunk of your car in sub-zero or high-heat conditions."
Of course, with waterproof devices this is a little different - you can happily use them in the rain or tub or pool, or wash with a dripping wet cloth, or spill coffee on them, so long as you rinse with plain water if they've been in contact with non-water substances (chlorine etc).
Alcohol and other cleaners are just not necessary. They're fine and harmless on glass (like an iPhone etc), but I wouldn't risk the plastic coating of an e-ink device with them when you can get them clean with a dry cloth most of the time, and a slightly damp one the rest.
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