11 Non-Toxic And Budget-Friendly DIY Cleaning Wipes

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While store-bought disinfecting wipes may be handy for quick cleanups, they’re definitely not eco-friendly or good for your respiratory health. Numerous studies have shown that common household cleaning products, including store-brand sanitizing wipes, can actually induce asthma or other respiratory problems in otherwise healthy individuals. Forget any allergies and discomfort and make some cool cleaning wipes at home! Here are some DIYs.

These DIY disinfecting wipes make it easy to keep your home clean without chemicals. They’re easy to make, natural, and reusable — just wash and re-use! These homemade cleaning wipes are made without vinegar, so they’re safe for use even on porous surfaces like marble & granite. Read on to learn how to make your own DIY disinfecting wipes with essential oils.

DIY disinfecting wipes with essential oils (via www.alifeadjacent.com)

DIY disinfecting wipes with essential oils (via www.alifeadjacent.com)

Cutting down paper towel usage is a very eco-friendly idea, and t-shirt wipes can easily substitute them. These heavy duty T-shirt wipes use vinegar, grain alcohol and lavender essential oil to disinfect. You can leave out the vinegar if you have marble counters. Or you could just use vinegar and water. To make gentle wipes just use water with a squirt of Castile soap and a few drops of essential oil mixed in.

DIY reusable t-shirt kitchen wipes for cleaning (via hellonest.co)

DIY reusable t-shirt kitchen wipes for cleaning (via hellonest.co)

If you were one of those people that had a recurring bulk order of sanitizing wipes, it’s high time to swap for homemade ones. Replace those store bought wipes with this easy version of homemade DIY kitchen cleaning wipes. If you don’t want these kitchen wipes to smell flowery, add some great essential oils that give your kitchen a great crisp, clean, cozy smell. Enjoy!

DIY kitchen cleaning wipes with a cool smell (via www.recipeswithessentialoils.com)

DIY kitchen cleaning wipes with a cool smell (via www.recipeswithessentialoils.com)

This tutorial will not only tell you how to make DIY cleaning wipes for your home, it also contains some information on making a proper container. It’s important to use a good quality paper toweling for this project as the cheaper toweling can too easily fall apart once they are moistened with the cleaning solution. The smaller version feels handier, you can re-purpose a recycled container, and the pop-up lid is certainly more convenient. But the wipes are indeed a little smaller because the roll has been cut in half. If you go for a bigger version, you’ll need a bigger container and that bigger container might mean you have to make do without a pop-up lid. Without a pop-up lid the wipes don’t feel quite as handy to use.

DIY disposable cleaning wipes with comfortable containers (via www.themakeyourownzone.com)

DIY disposable cleaning wipes with comfortable containers (via www.themakeyourownzone.com)

Enjoy the convenience of kitchen cleaning wipes, but without the waste or the high price tag! These cleaning wipes with castile soap will keep your house clean without resorting to chemical cleaners. Many people prefer using natural or organic cleaning solutions to keep their homes clean, and these peppermint kitchen wipes fit the bill perfectly. But even if you don’t mind using commercial cleaners, you really can’t beat the convenience of these homemade kitchen wipes! When you’ve used them up, all you have to do is wash your cloths and they’ll be ready to be reused.

DIY refreshing peppermint kitchen wipes (via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

DIY refreshing peppermint kitchen wipes (via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

Did you know disposable cleaning wipes are loaded with bleach and other toxic chemicals? The bleach and other antibacterial cleaning agents in those disposable cleaning wipes can actually trigger asthma, allergies and other respiratory issues just by using them on surfaces in your home. That means, just be touching or breathing in these chemicals can cause these health issues. Ditch those disposable cleaning wipes filled with bleach and antibacterial cleaning agents and make these easy DIY reusable cleaning wipes instead, read up to find out how!

DIY reusable cleaning wipes with lavender and lemongrass oils (via dontmesswithmama.com)

DIY reusable cleaning wipes with lavender and lemongrass oils (via dontmesswithmama.com)

When there’s a mess, instead of reaching for expensive cleaning wipes, make your own for less than a dollar. With the help of vinegar and liquid dish soap, your counters will sparkle without the use of harsh chemicals. And you’ll love how this easy DIY can be made over and over with the help of a repurposed coffee canister. Made from all-natural ingredients that power through any mess, adding a few sprinkles of your favorite essential oil personalizes these eco-friendly cleaning wipes.

DIY cleaning wipes with vinegar and rubbing alcohol (via www.popsugar.com)

DIY cleaning wipes with vinegar and rubbing alcohol (via www.popsugar.com)

The store bought wipes are just so dang handy and smell so good but they aren’t eco-friendly and can cause health issues for real! Skip them and make some DIY cleaning wipes! The author is very happy with the job they do – and satisfied knowing she’s not killing herself slowly with that mystery solution in the store bought wipes, too! Read the tutorial and make them, too!

DIY cleaning wipes of usual kitchen towels (via hellonest.co)

DIY cleaning wipes of usual kitchen towels (via hellonest.co)

Store bought wipes are wasteful: they are single-use, toss it in the trash when you’re done philosophy. This is just terrible for the environment and not at all green or eco-friendly. They’re toxic as they  contain many harsh chemicals that come with some well documented harmful side effects. !Even if you take safer cleaning wipes, they will cost a pretty penny. There is a better way to get the convenience of cleaning wipes without the waste and harmful side effects, and without breaking the bank, just make your own homemade cleaning wipes! This tutorial will tell you how to do that.

DIY cleaning wipes using a variety of refreshing essential oils (via naturesnurtureblog.com)

DIY cleaning wipes using a variety of refreshing essential oils (via naturesnurtureblog.com)

Besides being expensive, commercial cleaning wipes usually rely on harsh chemical ingredients, like bleach, to disinfect. While bleach definitely kills germs, it has some well documented harmful side effects that have been known for decades. How about a homemade cleaning wipe that will disinfect with natural ingredients like white vinegar and antibacterial essential oils? Want wipes that can be washed and re-used? How about a wipe that can be made with the material of your choice, in the size you prefer for wiping up messes? Read the tutorial to make them.

DIY reusable cleaning wipes with bergamot, lavender and lemon oils (via www.diynatural.com)

DIY reusable cleaning wipes with bergamot, lavender and lemon oils (via www.diynatural.com)

These homemade cleaning wipes are amazing: they clean up everything – so you won’t need multiple products, they smell so good and has no harmful ingredients in them! These wipes don’t cost much per container to make, they are much cheaper than buying them at the store. read the tutorial if you feel inspired to make them!

DIY all-natural and budget-friendly cleaning wipes (via themerrythought.com)

DIY all-natural and budget-friendly cleaning wipes (via themerrythought.com)