DIY All Natural Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
Easy to make reusable disinfecting wipes that are natural and won't break the bank.
Equipment
- large glass jar with lid to hold wipes, must have an opening large enough for your hand
Materials
- 36 Clorox Handi Wipes (Clorox Handi Wipes come in a package of 72, I use 36 per recipe so that I always have more on hand while these are in the wash)
- 1 tsp Soap Nut Extract, Dish Detergent, or Castille Soap (you can buy soap nut extract on Amazon or make your own from boiling soap nuts)
- 1/2 tsp Tea Tree Oil
- 10 drops Thieve's Essential Oil Blend or Now Nature's Shield
- 1 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- layer the dry wipes in the large jar, one at a time (this makes it easier to remove each one when using it)
- mix soap, essential oils, hydrogen peroxide and water together
- pour mixture over the wipes
- (you may need to squeeze the wipes to ensure all are coated)
Notes
These wipes are easy to use. When I'm done with them, I just throw them in the hamper and wash them with other rags and cleaning cloths.
One thing to note, these definitely have a distinctive smell due to the essential oils. I use tea tree oil around the house all the time, so I'm used to that odor. However, at times I find the Thieves blend can be a bit overwhelming. When that happens, I just skip the Thieves blend and use only the tea tree oil.
Interested in saving even more money by using homemade soapnut extract for this recipe? See my post on soapnuts for details.