Surface Wipes
These DIY Surface wipes are so handy. Use them in the kitchen, bathroom - or wherever you want really! You can choose to make them disposable wipes, or wipes you can wash and reuse. Use a quality paper towel roll or reusable wipes like Chux or facewashers. If using paper towel, be sure to use a sturdy, thick product so it will hold up to sitting in the cleaning solution and scrubbing as you clean. I like to use the Tuffy brand sold at Woolworths.Keep them stored in an airtight container and use whenever you need them!
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Equipment
- Jug or bowl
- Spoon or whisk for stirring
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ¾ cup boiled, then cooled water Can also use distilled water
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ½ tbsp washing soda
- ½ roll paper towel Or reusable cloths such as chux
Essential Oils
- 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to jug or bowl
- Mix together them until washing soda is dissolved
- Get your paper towels or reusable wipes ready. If you are using paper towel, cut it in half with a serrated or electric knife. Use half of the roll now and save the other half for next time (or use it to make baby wipes). If using reusable wipes, fold them in an accordion style and then roll the stack so you can pull from the centre and the next wipe will pull out enough be ready for next time)
- Put the paper towel roll or rolled up reusable wipes in the Wipes Container and pour on liquid
- Put on the lid. The cleaning solution will work its way up the paper towels or wipes on its own through capillary action
- If using paper towel, remove and discard cardboard tube. Pull the wipes from the centre of the roll so they are ready to use
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Notes
I prefer using water from the kettle that has been boiled rather than distilled water. If it's still a bit warm, it helps the washing soda dissolve. Just be sure to let it cool before adding it to the Wipes Container.
Using water from the kettle that has been boiled also saves you money, a trip to the supermarket, and puts less plastic in our environment!