Did you know that you can make your own Handi Wipes? Yes, you can! These Homemade Handi Wipes are super easy to make and better for you as they do not contain any harsh chemicals. They are also much less expensive than store-bought ones!
These easy-to-make homemade Handi Wipes use mostly alcohol as the disinfectant but there is an option for using Tea Tree oil for its antibacterial properties (I LOVE Tea Tree Oil!) and if you want them to be moisturizing, there is an option to use vegetable glycerin.
While these easy Handi Wipes are chemical-free and easy to make they are also very inexpensive which will save you money! We all love saving money, right? Once you try Homemade Handi Wipes you may never buy store-bought ones again!
If you love making your own homemade chemical-free household and personal care items, be sure and check out our easy DIY Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer Gel. And, if you get a stuffy nose, why not give our DIY Decongestant & Expectorant Bath Bombs a try? They are easy to make and are a wonderful way to clear the congestion
Homemade Handi Wipes
Supplies Needed:
½ roll high-quality paper towels (pictured: Viva select a size)
Scissors, if needed
Plastic container with lid, for storing
1 teaspoon tea tree oil, optional (for fragrance and antibacterial properties)
1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin, optional (for moisturizing)
2 cups distilled water
1 ½ cup 70% to 99% isopropyl alcohol
How to make Homemade Handi Wipes:
1. Paper towels can be cut in half with a serrated knife. Trim any rough edges with scissors.
2. Remove paper towels from the roll and fan-fold at the perforations, alternating to create a stack.
3. Place the stack on paper towels into a plastic container. Cut a hole in the lid if needed.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine water, alcohol, tea tree oil, and vegetable glycerin. Pour over paper towels.
5. Place lid over container and allow paper towels to soak up the liquid.
Print this easy DIY Homemade Handi Wipes tutorial!
Homemade Handi Wipes Tutorial
Did you know that you can make your own Handi Wipes? Yes, you can! These Homemade Handi Wipes are super easy to make and better for you as they do not contain any harsh chemicals. They are also much less expensive than store-bought ones!
Materials
- ½ roll high-quality paper towels (pictured: Viva select a size)
- Scissors, if needed
- Plastic container with lid, for storing
- 1 teaspoon tea tree oil, optional (for fragrance and antibacterial properties)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin, optional (for moisturizing)
- 2 cups distilled water
- 1 ½ cup 70% to 99% isopropyl alcohol
Instructions
1. Paper towels can be cut in half with a serrated knife. Trim any rough edges with scissors.
2. Remove paper towels from the roll and fan-fold at the perforations, alternating to create a stack.
3. Place the stack on paper towels into a plastic container. Cut a hole in the lid if needed.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine water, alcohol, tea tree oil, and vegetable glycerin. Pour over paper towels.
5. Place lid over container and allow paper towels to soak up the liquid.
Check out Conservamom’s DIY Disinfecting Wipes!
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