How To Make Your Own Cleaning Wipes

Want an easy way to do your cleaning without having to spend a lot on those disinfecting wipes that work so well?  Why not learn how to make your own cleaning wipes?  Read on to do just that...

Make Your Own Disinfecting Wipes

by Katie Kolodzy

Do you love those disposable disinfecting wipes as much as I do? I use them on my kitchen counters, everywhere in the bathrooms and they're great in the garage or basement when you need to get a dusty item out of storage.

But as much as I love these products, I do not love the price! The cheapest wipes I've found in my area are a store-brand and cost about $2 for 75 wipes. Not bad, compared to the name-brand versions, but still I to buy "disposable" things that I use so often and use so many of each time.

Here's my solution for this convenience vs. cost dilemma: I've made my own disinfecting wipes! It was so easy & took less than 5 minutes to do.

Supplies & Directions:
• Plastic storage container, water-tight and air-tight preferably
• 5-10 Cotton cloths, sized to fit your container (cheap washcloths bought in bulk work great)
• Bottle of your favorite Full-strength Cleaner (i.e. Lysol or a natural version thereof)
• Liquid measuring cup

1. Fold your cloths into a stack that will fit on your storage container & place them inside.
2. Read the package on your cleaner & determine a proper strength for diluting your cleaner into a solution, estimating the amount of liquid needed to soak the cloths (I used 2c. water + 1oz Lysol for six large cloths)
3. Pour the cleaning solution over your cloths. Add only enough to make the cloths wet; there should be no liquid in the bottom of the container, but you should be able to press down on them & create a small puddle in your container, which is then reabsorbed immediately.
4. Seal your container until it’s time to clean
5. After you’ve used a cloth, simply give it a rinse to release some of the cleaner’s scent & let it air-dry on your sink or in your laundry room. Wash with your towels and return it to the container, adding more solution as needed.

Katie Kolodzy is a wife & mother of a growing family and co-owner of http://www.nurturedhome.com - Traditional Homes with Traditional Values. Nurtured Home features homemaking and gentle mothering articles and tips - check us out! For our latest information on creating a nurtured home for your entire family, sign up for our newsletter, "Nurtured News" at http://www.nurturedhome.com/NurturedNews.html

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