While store-bought baby wipes are convenient, they also have a lot of downsides. For one, they’re filled with harmful chemicals. Over time, they get expensive, and they’re also unsustainable.

• 2 cups boiled water (brought down to room temperature)
• 1 tsp castille soap 
• 1 tbsp fractionated coconut oil or pure aloe vera 
• 1 tsp vitamin E  (optional)

There’s a couple of different ways to use this concoction:

1. Buy cloth baby wipes and either soak them with the liquid and store in a container, or add the liquid to a  spray bottle and spray on the material as needed.
2. Buy your own chosen material and sew your own wipes in a 9×9 inch square, and either soak them with the liquid and store in a container, or add the liquid to a spray bottle, and spray on the material as needed.
3. Cut a roll of paper towels in half and place in a reusable container, soak with the liquid and allow to absorb for 5-10 minutes. (This is a less sustainable option because of the paper towels, but if you’re in need of something that you can throw away without the fuss of storing and washing, this is still a better option than store-bought.)

For convenience, you can make or buy a wet bag to store used/need to be laundered wipes for when you’re out and about!

These handy wipes are an amazing alternative to those chemical-laden disinfecting kitchen wipes? I love using them to keep my bathrooms and kitchen clean without worrying about the potential side effects from conventional cleaning wipes.

 If you’d prefer to use vinegar and essential oils, check out our recipe for that here! 

• Container to hold your wipes (a large glass jar, or even an old wipes container or baby wipes container, work well—just make sure your container has a leak-proof lid)
• Package of coffee filters (when I can, I like to buy unbleached filters)
• ¼ cup Thieves Household Cleaner OR 25-30 drops of  Thieves blend  (if you don’t have thieves, you can use lemon or tea tree)
• 4-6 cups water (preferably distilled)
• Note: If using the essential oil instead of the Thieves Household Cleaner, you’ll need to add an emulsifier. I like to use a few drops of Castile soap as an emulsifier, but you can also use Witch Hazel (if using Witch Hazel, try using a 1:1 ratio of Witch Hazel to oil).

1. Fill your container about halfway full with the water.
2. If using the Thieves Household Cleaner, add it to the water.
3. If using the essential oils, combine them with the emulsifier, mix, then add them to the water.
4. Put the lid on and shake well to combine.
5. Add the coffee filters (the amount of filters you add will depend on the size of your container).
6. Press them down until all of them are covered with the solution.
7. Put the lid back on, turn the container upside down, and let it sit upside down for a few minutes to make sure that all the filters get a chance to soak up the solution.
8. Turn the container back upright. Store in a cool, dry place (I usually store these under my kitchen sink for convenience).

Did you know there’s a super easy, effective, inexpensive alternative to those chemical-laden disinfecting kitchen wipes? These convenient wipes will help you keep your house clean without all the nasty side effects that can come with conventional wipes.

 If vinegar and essential oils aren’t your jam, check out our recipe for DIY Thieves Essential Oil wipes here!

• Container to hold your wipes (a large glass jar, or even an old wipes container or baby wipes container, work well—just make sure your container has a leak-proof lid)
• Package of coffee filters OR microfiber cloths (cut to fit your container)
• ½ cup white vinegar
• ½ cup water (preferably distilled)
• 15-20 drops essential oil (tea tree, lemon, or Thieves blend)

Click here to learn how to make your own Thieves essential oil!) 

1. Combine all the liquid ingredients and shake or mix to combine (I usually do this in a mason jar, but a Tupperware container or some other container with a leak-proof lid works well too).
2. Put your cloths or coffee filters into the container you want to store the wipes in. How many you use will depend on the size of your container.
3. Pour your vinegar/water/oil solution over the cloths or filters.
4. Close the container, then shake it well to make sure all the wipes are saturated. If you have a large container and your wipes aren’t saturated, you may need to make another batch of liquid solution. You want the wipes to be covered, but you don’t need a ton of excess liquid. (That being said, having extra solution in your container won’t hurt anything!)
5. I usually store the container under the sink so it’s easy for me to get to when I need it. Whenever you need a wipe, just pull one out and use! If you used coffee filters, throw them away after each use. If you used cloths, you can wash and reuse them (coating them in solution first, of course).