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Homemade Disinfecting Wipes

Mar 18, 2019 · 47 Comments

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Disinfecting wipes are a must have in every household. Did you know you can easily make homemade disinfecting wipes at home? Homemade Disinfecting Wipes only use a few ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry. This is a handy and inexpensive recipe that you will want to save for later! Since most store are sold out of hand sanitizer learn how to make your own here. Baby wipes are another thing that are currently hard to find, check out my homemade wet wipes here.

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Homemade Disinfecting Wipes

I love to disinfect my home to clean and hopefully prevent sickness. I also love using these homemade wipes knowing the exact ingredients that are in them. These disinfecting wipes are the best cleaning wipes that you will ever use plus they shine and polish too. Also these wipes are safe for kids to help use too!

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homemade bleach free disinfecting wipes

Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes

These wipes do not include any bleach or Clorox, but they have all the cleaning power thanks to rubbing alcohol and Dawn Dish soap.

Do these antibacterial wipes contain vinegar or tea tree oil?

No these disinfecting wipes do not contain vinegar or tea tree oil. Vinegar is a great cleaning agent, but vinegar does not have the sanitizing and disinfecting powers of rubbing alcohol.

Can I use another dish soap?

Yes you can use your favorite dish soap that you might have on hand for this recipe. However, I found that Dawn Dish Soap is my favorite because it cuts scum, grease, and grime so well!

What essential oils can I use for these wipes?

I used lemon essential oil and I love the fresh smell. You could use your favorite essential oil.

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How to store these homemade disinfecting wipes?

There are many options to store these cleaning wipes. You can keep them in a glass jar, plastic container, or an old baby wipe container. I keep them in a glass jar on my counter for easy cleaning.

Supplies need to make these cleaning wipes:

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  • Distilled Water
  • Rubbing Alcohol at 90% concentration – this is the best for disinfecting.
  • Dawn Dish Soap – cuts the grease and slime every time.
  • Lemon Essential Oil – for a fresh smell.
  • Washcloths
  • Storage Container

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How to Make Homemade Disinfecting Wipes:

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First, decide how large you want your wipes.  I cut most of my washcloths in half, but I left some full size for larger jobs.

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Then fill your jar with the washcloths.

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In a bowl, mix together water, rubbing alcohol, Dawn, and lemon essential oil.

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Pour the cleaning mix into the jar over the washcloths.

Put the lid on and use as needed.  After your rags are dirty, just throw in the washing machine and remake as necessary!

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Homemade Disinfecting Wipes

Course: Adult Craft
Cuisine: Craft

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What You Need

  • 2 cups Distilled Water
  • 1 cup Rubbing Alcohol at least 90% concentration
  • 2-3 tbsp Dawn
  • 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
  • Washcloths
  • Glass Jar with clip top lid

Directions

  1. First, decide how large you want your wipes. I cut most of my washcloths in half, but I left some full size for larger jobs.
  2. Fill your jar with the washcloths.
  3. In a bowl, mix together water, rubbing alcohol, Dawn, and lemon essential oil.
  4. Pour the cleaning mix into the jar over the washcloths.
  5. Put the lid on and use as needed. After your rags are dirty, just throw in the washing machine and remake as necessary!

Important note: I am just sharing what has worked for me in my home. These disinfectant wipes have not been lab-tested. It is important to always use good judgement and to practice good cleaning and hygiene. 

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  1. Jane says

    February 18, 2020 at 6:26 am

    very helpful tutorial thanks! can I ask where do you get your rubbing alcohol? I used to buy mine on amazon but there has been some controversy lately over as to whether or not the stuff on there is genuine alcohol or diluted. I live in the UK but don’t mind paying shipping if its not too expensive.

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  2. S. Eakins says

    March 12, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Can you omit the lemon essential oil?

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  3. Marilyn says

    March 13, 2020 at 9:43 am

    Just made the homemade disinfecting wipes, can’t find the recipe for the wipes that contain bleach

    Reply
  4. Hazel Grippando says

    March 13, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. It will be very useful for me especially with all the disinfectants and everything else flying off the shelves due to the news about Corna Virus. Plus this is something that I can keep making and not spending money on the other store items. This is something that people that are on a limited budget can use and not worry about not affording to buy the stuff from the stores. Again thank you for this recipe.

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  5. Carol DeCelle says

    March 13, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    thanks for the tip

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  6. Nancy Larkins says

    March 14, 2020 at 11:12 am

    Why do we need to use distilled water vs tap water?

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  7. JudyP says

    March 14, 2020 at 11:33 am

    One good suggestion would be to use your sewing machine and zigzag the edges when you cut the wash cloths to prevent them raveling to pieces. I like to use Bounty paper towels, the ones that have the dish liquid already in them. They are very sturdy, I’ve even washed dishes with one.

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    • DonnaG says

      March 18, 2020 at 8:56 am

      I used paper towels. Cut the roll in half. (A serrated knife worked best.) Put one of the cut halves down in your container, pour the solution over the top and let it sit for a few minutes. The cardboard core with remove with little effort. Start pulling from the center like clorox wipes. Thanks for your recipe.

      Reply
    • Charlene Nagel says

      May 31, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      I like Viva paper towels. They feel more like cloth and hold up well.

      Reply
  8. Elaine Harris says

    March 15, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Why are these called Clorox wipes? There is no bleach on the mix
    These are alcohol wipes. Not bleach wipes. There is a difference.

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    • Jessie says

      March 15, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      If you look at the ingredients for Clorox Wipes most actually don’t include bleach.

      Reply
      • Coral says

        March 21, 2020 at 11:11 am

        I tried this recipe yesterday… really good EXCEPT there is WAY too much soap in it. Six tablespoons of Dawn??!! I spent more time rinsing than cleaning. I would cut the amount of dish soap back to a tablespoon! Otherwise, a great idea!

        Reply
      • Silvia Mojarro says

        March 30, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Can I replace the Dawn soap with another type of soap?

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        • LB says

          April 26, 2022 at 8:17 pm

          Yes!

          Reply
      • Ana says

        April 5, 2020 at 11:14 am

        ❤️❤️❤️

        Reply
    • Gwen says

      March 22, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Can you use any kind of water or does it have to be distilled water to make the Homemade Disinfectant Wipes?

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      • Gwen says

        March 22, 2020 at 9:03 am

        Instead of using distilled water can I use regular water to make the Clorox Disinfectant Wipes?

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        • LB says

          April 26, 2022 at 8:18 pm

          Yes!

          Reply
  9. Robin says

    March 15, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Why distilled water as opposed to tap water or purified water?

    Reply
  10. Laura hardesty says

    March 15, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    Wow..thanks for the tip this will come in handy first sure because I have 6 kids and a husand ☺

    Reply
  11. nancy linn says

    March 17, 2020 at 6:49 am

    Don’t pick apart a good idea, if it sanitizes, what do you care ‘what’ it’s called ???? Restaurants , schools etc. use a bucket of water, a couple TBS bleach ( no soap)….and it is a totally effective sanitizes for everything..

    Reply
  12. Venus says

    March 18, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    Does it have to be lemon essential oil or can you choose another scent?

    Reply
  13. Karin Sarantakis says

    March 18, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    I don’t have distilled water. Can I use regular tap water?

    Reply
  14. Sherry Marcotrigiano says

    March 19, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Thanks for the tips I will be making these today.

    Reply
  15. Midwest Cleaner says

    March 22, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    Does it have to be distilled water? Can we use filtered water instead? Thanks very much.

    Reply
  16. Marla Talbot says

    March 27, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Glad I have this Recipe, for if I ever need it

    Reply
  17. Kerri says

    March 27, 2020 at 10:14 pm

    Thank you. Just made them. ??

    Reply
  18. Michelle says

    March 29, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    I went to the dollar store and got compressed towels, 50 for a buck

    Reply
  19. Linda Sanford says

    March 30, 2020 at 10:51 am

    What if I don’t have lemon essential oils? Can I replace it with something else?

    Reply
  20. Carol says

    April 1, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Can you use regular tap/city water? And, is the essential oil necessary? TIA

    Reply
  21. Claude Shull says

    April 1, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    Just FYI CLOROX Disinfectant wipes do not contain bleach, a lot of people do not know that however just wanted to throw that in for all!

    Reply
  22. Cathy Michell says

    April 2, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Why does it need to be distilled water? Could filtered or bottled water be used instead?

    Reply
    • LB says

      April 26, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      Yes, that would work!

      Reply
  23. Renee Goodman says

    April 2, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    Use the tshirt rag bag from the paint dept. Instead.

    Reply
  24. Adam says

    April 3, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Good for enough for general cleaning, but when you mix the alcohol with that much water, it is diluted to the point that it is not effective as an anti bacterial or viral agent. That’s the reason they’ve been saying 70% or higher for hand sanitizers.

    Reply
  25. Sarah says

    April 4, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    Does it have to be Dawn soap? I have some Palmolive antibacterial dish soap. Would that work?

    Reply
  26. MARGARET Smith says

    April 5, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Can you use use a plastic container that creamer came out of beside glass

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  27. Suzy G says

    April 5, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Just in the nick of time thank you for posting. I have an 81-year-old grandma I am taking care of and 5 kids as well as my husband and mom to take care of and I just ran out of disinfectant wipes

    Reply
  28. Julie says

    April 8, 2020 at 10:12 am

    Can you use tap water?

    Reply
  29. Viki Sumrall says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    what can I use to substitute the rubbing alcohol? Can’t get it anywhere right now.

    Reply
  30. Colleen says

    April 16, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    Just made these today and tried out on my very sketchy produce drawer. They worked beautifully! I used cotton baby wipes (new), so prep time was basically zero. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  31. Shannon says

    May 13, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Do you HAVE to use distilled water? What is the difference if I use just tap water?

    Reply
  32. Rhonda says

    May 14, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    Can you use regular tap water instead of distilled?

    Reply
  33. Kenlynn says

    June 29, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    I am excited to make these hand sanitizers!

    Reply
  34. Georgia Hadjicosta says

    July 9, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    Hi,I have making and use them for 3months.I use fresh lemon juice, but Dawn has a refreshing scent. I save alot of$$$$,and I will continue save, with my homemade wipes.Thank you!!

    Reply
  35. Denise says

    July 19, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    Could you use paper towels?

    Reply
    • LB says

      April 26, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      Yes, but they will not be as effective.

      Reply

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