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Do you want to make your DIY wet wipes but don’t know where to start? With just a few materials and a few simple steps, you can easily create your own wet wipes at home that are great for cleaning messes and sanitizing surfaces. Learn all about the materials you need and the instructions on how to make it right here!
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Before making wet wipes, make sure you prepare enough materials and tools. Here are all the essentials you require:
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Tools:
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To make natural DIY wet wipes at home, the fabric is considered one of the most important materials you need. We suggest that you should choose fabric made from natural fibers and easily degraded into the environment. In this article, we recommend you prepare a roll of paper towels as cloths of wet wipes. Paper towel is softer and more absorbent, and easier to decompose so it is friendly for users. Now you can purchase this material on Amazon, Walmart,…
1 roll of paper towels for DIY wet wipes
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Water is an indispensable component of wet wipes, acting as a “solvent” to help dissolve active ingredients into wet wipes. Manufacturers often use purified water or ultra-pure water that is filtered by world-class water purification systems such as RO and EDI to ensure that the water is free of any bacteria or impurities. However, regarding DIY wet wipes, you should use distilled water for safety.
Use clean water to make wet wipes
In addition to fabric and water, wet wipes usually contain different active ingredients to make them work. For DIY wet wipes, essential oils are great options. Here, we suggest baby bath soap or coconut essential oils because they are gentle and safe for baby skin; therefore, everyone can use them without skin irritation.
Mamamy baby bath oil with Inca Inchi essential oil helps to moisturize the skin and gives a gentle, relaxing fragrance.
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In addition to important ingredients, you need to prepare other tools to support your making DIY wet wipes process:
Cut the paper carefully to fit the container’s dimensions
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After having enough materials and tools, let’s learn the step-by-step process of how to make wet wipes as follows:
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1. Cut a roll of paper towels in half with a sharp knife. 2. Place one-half in a container. 3. Mix the ingredients including water, essential oil and vegetable glycerin with each other. 4. Pour the liquid mixture over the paper towels. |
You must carefully cut the paper to avoid ripping or unevenness. You perform the subsequent actions in turn:
Carefully cut the multi-purpose paper, suitable for the size of the container
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Note: Using ordinary knives can be difficult for you. But this process will become easier if having sharper items such as a small saw. Keep in mind to wash and disinfect your hands or wear gloves before proceeding to ensure that the most bacteria are minimized in this step. |
Put the cut pieces into the container
Once you have the container, get your ingredients for the wet wipe solution. Combine a couple of parts of distilled water with some essential oils and vegetable glycerin (as a natural moisturizer). Add this to your container so that the paper towels can soak in and absorb the solution. This is especially important if you plan to use these wipes on babies. Finally, while it’s not necessary, if you would like extra cleaning power, you may add some castile soap or hydrogen peroxide into the mix. Mix all of these components together until they are combined evenly throughout.
Stir the prepared mixture to make a wet towel
When the fabric is soaked through, place it inside the container of your choice and pour any remaining liquid over the fabric. After that, all you need to do is close the lid and store your wipes! Now they are ready to use whenever you need them, perfect for cleaning up any mess or wiping down surfaces. Enjoy your natural DIY wet wipes. At this point, you pour the mixture into the prepared box, close the top, and shake the box so that the paper equally absorbs the liquid.
Pour the concoction into the roll container
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It must be done gently and evenly until all of the mixtures have been absorbed by the moist cloth. In actuality, there are numerous instances in which the mixture is not poured uniformly, resulting in the solution penetrating the fabric unevenly. As a result, there are areas where the solution has penetrated the fabric, while other areas have not, generating numerous problems during use. |
When using DIY wet wipes, you must store the product carefully to preserve its quality and extend its useful life.
You must store DIT wet wipes carefully to retain their quality
Hopefully, you know how to make DIY wet wipes at home to make your life easier and more convenient. However, keep in mind storage is essential to maintain their quality and shelf life. Therefore, you need to use and store them correctly to ensure their best effectiveness.
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