Homemade Cleaning Wipes
These cleaning wipes are an easy-to-make, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to store-bought disposables. They combine the convenience of a grab-and-go cleaner with the peace of mind of knowing exactly which ingredients are being used on the surfaces in your home.
Equipment
- cloths or half paper towel roll
- Container Needs to fit the cloths rolled or half of a paper towel roll.
Materials
- 1 cup Distilled water boiled tap water also works
- 1 TBS Witch Hazel
- 1 Tsp Alcohol
- 5 Drops of lemon essential oil tea tree oil for antibacterial
Instructions
- Place your folded or rolled cloth squares neatly into your chosen airtight container. If using a paper towel roll, cut it in half and place one half in a tall container. The cardboard center will come out later.
- Combine all of your ingredients in a small bowl.
- Slowly pour the solution evenly over your cloths, making sure they are all thoroughly moistened but not soaking wet.
- Once the paper towels have softened from the solution, reach into the center and gently pull out the cardboard core.
- Pull the first wipe from the very center of the roll. This creates a "pop-up" effect, allowing you to easily grab one wipe at a time through the top of your container.
- If they haven't been moistened enough add another 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup of alcohol to your mixing bowl and slowly add it to your towels. There should only be a minimal amount of liquid at the bottom of the jar.