Antibacterial wet wipes are being used more and more nowadays because of their convenience. It’s unsurprising that most people want to make antibacterial wipes at home since it’s effortless to make. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about how to make antibacterial wipes at home.
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Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered a large number of disinfectants, not all of them are readily available for purchase by individuals to use in do-it-yourself projects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people to disinfect their hands and surfaces with a product that includes at least 60% alcohol.
Drug and grocery stores sell isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) in 70, 91, and 99 percent pure solutions. Several proof levels of ethanol (grain alcohol), which is sold for consumption, are available. To find out how much alcohol is in a bottle of grain alcohol or vodka, read the label. Everclear Grain Alcohol, for instance, contains 92.4 percent ethanol and is 190 proof.
Disinfecting hands with a product that includes at least 60% alcohol is advised
Although many sources advise using at least 70% alcohol when producing your own disinfectant wipes, the CDC suggests using at least 60% alcohol, which should do the trick. Making your own disinfecting wipes at home with less than this amount won’t give you the protection you want against microbes.
| Warning: While being a great disinfectant, hydrogen peroxide only works when it is brand new and kept in an opaque container. Light makes hydrogen peroxide turn back into regular water. While creating these wipes, do not use hydrogen peroxide in place of the alcohol. |
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Equipment needed
Materials needed
These are equipment and material needed for self-made wipes
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If you are making more wipes than you anticipate using in the next hour or so, the container you use needs to be airtight. You’ll end up with dry wipes because alcohol evaporates so quickly. It works great in a glass jar with a wide opening, an old commercial wipes container, or a plastic container with a cover. It ought to be big enough to accommodate three cups of liquid and 40 folded paper towels.
| Tip: Choose a #1 HPDE or #2 PET-labeled plastic containers if you intend to add essential oils. Essential oils have the ability to degrade or discolor other types of plastic. |
Empty containers for placing homemade antibacterial wipes
The paper materials you use to manufacture the wipes should have adequate durability to withstand cleaning with wet wipes. Disposable napkins, paper towels, and guest hand towels all function well.
To cut down on waste, pick a heavy-duty paper towel that uses less chemicals and comes in half-sheets. Others you may leave whole or, if you like, cut into smaller pieces.
To fit the container, divide the towels into separate pieces and fold or roll them. Fold them such that one layer is interwoven with the next towel if you’re using a pop-up wipe container again so they’ll pull up together.
To make a roll of wipes that you can “pull from the center,” if you have a round container, you can cut a roll of paper towels in half and remove the inner cardboard core.
Clothes rolled in glass container and paper towel roll in glass jar
You require enough booze to completely coat and soak the towels. About 40 folded paper towels will be saturated by three cups of alcohol.
Isopropyl alcohol measured in measuring glass
Certain essential oils have antimicrobial properties, and they also offer a nice aroma. You can mix and match in the quantity you want to suit your tastes.
Essential oils poured into glass measuring cup
Tea tree, lavender, geranium, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, thyme, or peppermint oils are suggested since they have some antimicrobial properties.
On the towels, pour about half of the alcohol (and optional aromatic oils). After the liquid has had time to soak, add the remaining liquid. If the towels are not completely wet, you might need to add a little more alcohol. There ought to be liquid in the container that can be seen. The wipes are ready for use when the container is tightly covered.
Antibacterial solution poured in glass container
Label the container with a piece of masking tape or a paper label. Keep dogs and youngsters out of the way.
Glass containers with homemade antibacterial wipes labeled
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Remove heavy soil
While your disinfectant wipes will remove some dirt from surfaces, you can disinfect more effectively if you first clean away grease and other heavy soil.
Heavy soil and grease removed from the table
Examine the moisture content
The wipes must be quite moist, but they don’t have to be drippy. To effectively eliminate bacteria, there must be enough alcohol left on the television remote, doorknob, and kitchen counter.
Antibacterial wipe squeezed to check for moisture
Give the disinfectant time
You should let the surface you are washing wet for many minutes in order to destroy the majority of bacteria. Don’t remove the alcohol with a wipe; let it dry naturally.
Use multiple wipes
A single wipe cannot completely sanitize a kitchen or bathroom. Typically, one wipe is sufficient to disinfect a three square foot area.
Use more than 1 wipe to clean the surface and let it rest for minutes
Dispose the wipe properly
Alcohol-soaked paper goods shouldn’t be put in a compost pile. Put the wipes in the garbage after use. When it’s time to wash a load of laundry, store any cloth wipes you’re using in a tiny hamper.
Clean your hands
Wash your hands thoroughly to get rid of any cleaning supplies or remaining bacteria after cleaning and disinfecting any location.
And that’s how to make antibacterial wipes DIY at home. While the pandemic is still ongoing, it’s best to keep a sufficient amount of antibacterial wipes at your house since the lockdown can happen anytime. Contact us for multi-purpose wipes made in high-quality production lines.
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