Big brands trick us into thinking we need disposable wipes for everything .
To clean the counter, the toilet, our faces and our babies' bottoms.
And I must admit that I am one of those consumers who have fallen into the trap, especially when it comes to cleaning!
Until a few months ago, you could find disposable wipes under my sink and sink...
But here's what happened:I finally realized that all those things were useless, cost the most money.
They seriously harmed the environment and our health and, above all, could be easily replaced by washable and reusable wipes.
The time when a good old rag, a washcloth, a sponge could be used to clean everything at home, is unfortunately long gone.
But multinationals can't make money if we make our own wipes.
For example, if old T-shirts are used as rags, or if sponges are disinfected for reuse.
On average, people spend €70 a year in disposable wipes that end up in the trash from the first use. A set of 3 packs costs almost €10!
I don't know about you, but I prefer reusable things to disposable things.
In addition to being very expensive, disposable wipes found in supermarkets are full of harsh chemicals for your health and the environment.
We can cite, for example, bleach, which has known harmful effects on health for decades.
How about a homemade wipe that also disinfects well and contains natural ingredients like white vinegar and anti-bacterial essential oils?
How about a washable and reusable wipe, made from the material of your choice and in the size you want?
Well, guess what?! It's possible and, moreover, it's easy to make your own wipes!
Homemade wipes are child's play to make and will become your essential tool to perfectly clean the whole house.
My lemon vinegar wipe recipe will make all your surfaces shine.
It will save you money and pose no health risk to your family (unlike bleach).
- between 15 and 20 pieces of cut fabric
I use pieces of old T-shirts and old cut sheets that are about 25cm x 25cm.
- 1 large jar of about one litre
You can take any other glass container of the same capacity with a lid that closes well.
Glass is the best choice because essential oils react with plastic.
- 250 ml of filtered water
- 250 ml of white vinegar
- 15 drops of lemon essential oil
- 8 drops of lavender essential oil
- 4 drops of bergamot essential oil
1. Put all the ingredients in the jar.
2. Close the jar with the lid.
3. Shake to mix all the ingredients well.
4. Add the fabric pieces to the jar.
5. Press firmly so that the fabrics absorb the liquid well.
6. Check that the lid is tightly closed and turn the jar upside down so that the tissues soak in well.
There you go, you have made your own washable and reusable wipes :-)
Easy, right?
Keep your homemade wipes in a cupboard away from light to keep all the properties of essential oils longer.
1. Take a wipe out of the jar.
2. Squeeze it to remove excess liquid.
3. After use, rinse the wipe with clear water so that you can reuse it.
4. After several uses, you can put the wipe in the washing machine and put it back in the jar once dried.
As these wipes do not contain no toxic product , there's no hassle using them anywhere in the house on almost any surface.
They are perfect for cleaning glass, stainless steel, tiles, linoleum or porcelain... and much more!
Keep a jar of homemade wipes in the kitchen to disinfect and degrease the worktop and clean food stains.
Use them to clean messes that have been made in the kitchen, for example in the sink, in the microwave, on the floor, taps and fridge.
Also put a jar of wipes in the bathroom . They are perfect against limescale on sinks, mirrors, toilets, shower cubicles and taps.
Now you know what to do! Finish your last pack of expensive disposable wipes you have under the sink and replace them with even more effective homemade wipes , more economical and really green s!
Did you make your homemade wipes? Tell us your recipe in comments and tell us how you use them.
