HANDMADE, REUSABLE CLEANING WIPES!! ECO AND BUDGET FRIENDLY!!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- A little something different for Friday! I have been having a horrible time, as I suspect many of you have, lately, finding cleaning wipes in the store. With the current situation these items are gone from the cleaning aisle and I think we will not see them return for quite some time. We typically use them in our home for quick clean ups and to wipe down tables and counter tops on a regular basis. So I put my thinking cap on and came up with a solution that works for me. I may work for you so I decided to share. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and this still holds true. I have made these reusable, cleaning wipes from items I had on hand using a container I had on hand and my favorite cleaning solution to create something that will most likely become a regular part of our daily cleaning regimen. I think it might just help you as well!
I use a lot of microfiber cloths when I clean. We use them instead of what my mother used to call rags. These are affordable cloths that can be used for everything from bathing to cleaning to dusting and more. They are great when moistened with water to clean your stainless steel appliances. Nothing beats these for drying dishes quick and they are fabulous for getting dust off of surfaces. I have a large bin of these in my kitchen and usually do a load of them weekly. They cut down on the amount of paper towels we use and they last forever. At least the brand I use do.
If you have not gotten on the microfiber bandwagon, there is no better time to do that than now. These gems are a must have in your cleaning supply closet. I took as many as I could fit comfortably in the container I assigned for this task and ended up being able to fit no less than 40 of these wipes. I folded them in half then rolled them up cigar style and placed them in the container. Then I mixed up about 4 cups of water with a capful of my favorite essential oil Thieves cleaner and poured it over the cloths. If you need more liquid add more water but no more cleaning solution. Then pop the lid on and allow everything to soak up the liquid. When you are ready to use a wipe, open the box, select a cloth and squeeze any excess back into the box. Then clean as you need.
I have a box to toss the dirty and used cloths into and then do a load of these towels once as week or as needed. They wash and dry beautifully and are virtually stain resistant! If you have never used them before, be sure to wash them before the first use. This will get the sizing off of them from the manufacturing process and give them even more super absorbency. If you forget to wash them they may stain and may not be as thirsty for you later on down the line. I learned this the hard way. Nothing is worse than a stained looking clean cloths.
I use the Campanelli brand of microfiber cloths and they are my favorite. If you would like to support an American company and family owned business you can get their wares on QVC. Here is a link to the cloths I purchase: qvc.co/2BMK6W8
I used a Lock-N-Lock deep container to house my homemade wipes. You can find that here: qvc.co/2BMQT24
I hope this gives you some good ideas about how you can make your own homemade, reusable cleaning wipes at home with what you might already have on hand! We have to get through this before it will get better, so we need to make the most of things while we can.
I hope you give this a try and I hope you love it!
Happy Cleaning!
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We have barely used any paper towels for the past 4 or 5 years. I would say we got through MAYBE 6 rolls a year. I made unpaper towels from 100% cotton flour sack towels and I love them. They are just now starting to break down. I can use my own nontoxic cleaner of choice and everything goes into the washer and then into the dryer on the sanitize setting. The real paper towels that we use are mainly used to clean up pet messes or when I need to clean up cooking oil. We also use cloth napkins all the time which helps cut down on paper towels. When everything started disappearing in my area we never had to worry about them and we invested in a bidet so we haven't had to buy paper towels or toilet paper in about 4 months.
I worked in a local restaurant in the 90's and we used similar reusable disinfectant clothes. I've been doing this at home since then! Money saver for sure.
I've been doing this for several years in my bathroom with washcloths that are beginning to show some wear. Love it. I hadn't thought to use the microfiber cloths, though, besides which I've had a hard time finding any that I actually like. We go through way too many paper towels to suit me, so I'll be switching over to this system for my kitchen, too. The great thing about the color selection is that you can assign colors to certain rooms. Great idea, Noreen. Thanks!
Hi!!! This is a great idea to do. I have heard of Thieves oil from my Sister. Take care. Stay safe & GOD bless.
Hello Noreen!!! And a BIG THANK YOU!!! This is a perfect solution for the cleaning/disinfecting wipes I am not able to find ANYWHERE! Great Solution!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!💖
saves money too Noreen!! Thank you dear!
I've used towels for over 5 years.
I use regular Terry towels. I cut them then either zig zag the sides or if you have a serger that works great too
We all have old towels.
Use it then re use it.
Think of the money you'll save.
I just love this idea. I’m going to copy you. Please be flattered.
I love this sustainable idea!! Thanks Noreen!
Thanks. I got those microfiber cloths on order. Can't wait for them to get here.
love this idea,thanks!
Tks I have the cloths and Lock and Locks. Been buying from QVC a long time. Cloths are great and you get a lot when they have one of the specials. L&L my favorite, got way to many, lol.❤️👍good idea!
I tried this, and it works perfectly. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for this video Noreen and the links to these products. I ordered mine on the easy payment plan. Now I have to wait till July 9th but that's ok. I'm so excited to get them and start using them.
Great idea and video.
Thank you for sharing this idea, Noreen.
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Thats so handyyy
Great video. Thank you for sharing this. I am gonna make some up. God Bless Y'all.
This is exactly why these items, plus all items should be MADE IN the USA. Gives American people jobs and keeps our money here in country.
agreed!
Fabulous idea, thanks, more tip.
Please.
Brilliant!
Great idea!
GREAT IDEA thx for sharing.
So what is the recipe for the solution?
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Second request. What is the recipe for your favorite cleaner that you poured over the microfiber cloths? Think that is such a good idea. Thanks
I followed the directions on the bottle of concentrated Thieves cleaner from Young Living.
I use spray and towel
Why not keep the wipes dry and stock the cleaning solution in a spray bottle. When you need to use it just spray the cleaning solution on the microfiber cloth or on the surface to be cleaned and use it. That way there will be no worry for mouldy n slimy wipes that are used late.
These are not moldy. Nor do they get slimy. I also have dry cloths and cleaning spray. We use them for different things. Wet wipes are a necessity in our house. You can do whatever works for you.
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Paper towels and facial tissues all have plastic in them. That’s why I went off them.
Can you go straight from washer and skip dryer?
I don’t know. But it may not absorb as much if it’s not completely dry.
One source advises hanging microfiber towels to dry, instead of putting them in the dryer. I can't remember the rationale for this; but, this is what I do.
We can’t find any wipes either!!!!!
What’s the Theives/water ratio? Couldn’t find it anywhere.
Quote from the description box below the video. "Then I mixed up about 4 cups of water with a capful of my favorite essential oil Thieves cleaner and poured it over the cloths."
Hope this helps.
I use Thieves cleaner from Young Living. Not just the oil
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Will these wipes disenfect surfaces?
If you use disinfectant cleaner
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Can I get the recipe for your cleaner for the cleaning wipes.
There is no recipe. I use concentrated Thieves cleaner from Young Living and followed the directions on the bottle.
You could use Dr Bronners with your own essential oil added in.. maybe a citrus oil
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