DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
Make your own reusable disinfecting wipes at home using simple ingredients like rubbing alcohol and cloth scraps. They're eco-friendly, cost-effective, and just as effective as store-bought wipes—without the waste.
Equipment
Materials
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup rubbing alcohol at least 70% isopropyl alcohol
- 1 tbsp dish soap
- Optional: 10 drops essential oil e.g. lemon, eucalyptus for scent
Instructions
- In a bowl or measuring cup, combine water, alcohol or bleach (not both), and dish soap. Stir gently.
- Add cloths to container
- Fold or roll your reusable cloths and place them in your container.
- Pour in solution
- Pour the disinfecting mixture over the cloths until they’re fully saturated but not swimming in liquid.
- Seal the container
Notes
♻️ To Reuse:
After use, toss the dirty cloths in the laundry. Wash with hot water and dry completely before re-soaking in a fresh disinfecting solution.
After use, toss the dirty cloths in the laundry. Wash with hot water and dry completely before re-soaking in a fresh disinfecting solution.