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April 3, 2021

How To Make DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes

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It has been over a year since the pandemic began and I was shocked to see my local Walmart still does not have any Clorox or Lysol disinfecting wipes! Like seriously ya’ll?! I am so glad I am not running around trying to figure out where to find disinfectant wipes near me in stock online or in the stores. Instead, I learned years ago how to make DIY reusable disinfecting wipes that are effective, safer, smell great, and gentler for my family.

How To Make DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes in a glass jar with a peach colored ribbon tied around it

Beginner Sewing Project

What I love about these best disinfectant wipes is they are a great project for the novice sewer. My daughter is new to sewing and this was a project she was able to pick up within a few minutes of instruction. Each square takes only about 2-3 minutes to put together, so you can make a handful in less than 30 minutes! Watch how easy it is to make them:

Money-Saving Project

As a family who often relies on one steady income, we are always on the lookout for ways to save a few dollars. My mom raised 6 kids on a tight budget and she taught me well! I make so many cleaning products from laundry detergent to shampoo! Who needs to drive from store to store, trying to find where to find disinfecting wipes when I can teach you how to make DIY reusable disinfecting wipes?!

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes in a glass jar next to 3 small brown glass bottles

Easy Disinfecting Wipes Solution

What I love about this solution is that you can easily use it for disinfectant wipes and sprays. You can also tweak it to suit your own preferences and needs. I know not everyone likes cedarwood, so you can easily substitute it for another essential oil that is also great for disinfecting like thyme or tea tree. In this post, I am using a glass container for these wipes because I am using them at home. We also use these disinfecting wipes for travel and put them in a Ziploc bag. They are great for road trips!

So, let’s see how to put these Reusable Disinfecting Wipes together!

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes Supplies on a grey cutting mat

Supplies for the DIY disinfectant wipes:

• ½ yard flannel fabric
• Sewing Machine
• Matching thread
• Sewing pins or clips
• Scissors
• Cutting mat and ruler, measuring tape or ruler

How to make your own disinfectant wipes:

scissors on stacks of fabric for the DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes on a grey cutting mat

Step 1: Cut your fabric into 8.5” squares

2 pieces of guitar print flannel fabric clipped together for the DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes on a grey cutting mat

Step 2: With right sides together, pin or clip the pieces together, leaving a 3” gap for turning.

 fabric clipped together on a sewing machine for the DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes on a grey cutting mat

Step 3: Using a ¼ inch seam allowance, sew around all 4 sides except for the gap.

guitar print flannel fabric sewn together turned inside out for the DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes on a grey cutting mat

Step 4: Clip off the corner and turn the square right side out. Using a pencil or a chopstick, push out the corners.

guitar print flannel fabric on a sewing machine for the DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes on a grey cutting mat

Step 5: Iron flat and using a ¼ inch seam allowance, topstitch around all four sides of the square. This will also close the gap you used for turning.

1 piece of guitar print flannel fabric on a sewing machine for the DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes on a grey cutting mat

Step 6: To keep the square from twisting when you wash it, sew either an “X” or 3 lines across it.

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes Solution Supplies

Supplies for the solution:

• 1 1/4 cups water.
• 1/4 cup white vinegar.
• 1/4 cup 91% isopropyl rubbing alcohol
• 10-20 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 10-20 drops cinnamon essential oil
• 10-20 drops orange essential oil
• Airtight container

How to make homemade disinfectant wipes solution:

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes Solution in small glass bowls

Step 1: Mix ingredients and whisk together.

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes Solution in large glass container with flannel squares

Step 2: Place squares in the container. Fill the container with your solution about ¾ of the way from the top.

DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes Solution in large glass container with flannel squares close up

Step 3: When ready to use, gently squeeze out excess solution. Throw soiled wipe in the laundry and place in the solution when clean. Add solution to the container as needed.

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What are some ways you save money at home? We would love to hear in the comments below!

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How To Make DIY Reusable Disinfecting Wipes


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These DIY reusable disinfecting wipes are effective, smell great,  are safer, and more gentle for your family.


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Supplies for the wipes:

  • ½ yard flannel fabric
  • Sewing Machine
  • Matching thread
  • Sewing pins or clips
  • Scissors
  • Cutting mat and ruler, measuring tape or ruler

Supplies for the solution:

  • 1 1/4 cups water.
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar.
  • 1/4 cup 91% isopropyl rubbing alcohol
  • 10–20 drops cedarwood essential oil
  • 10–20 drops cinnamon essential oil
  • 10–20 drops orange essential oil
  • Airtight container

Instructions

Instructions for Solution:

Step 1: Mix ingredients and whisk together.

Step 2: Place squares in the container. Fill the container with your solution about ¾ of the way from the top.

Step 3: When ready to use, gently squeeze out excess solution. Throw soiled wipe in the laundry and place in the solution when clean. Add solution to container as needed.

Instructions for wipes:

Step 1: Cut your fabric into 8.5” squares

Step 2: With right sides together, pin or clip the pieces together, leaving a 3” gap for turning.

Step 3: Using a ¼ inch seam allowance, sew around all 4 sides except for the gap.

Step 4: Clip off the corner and turn the square right side out. Using a pencil or a chop stick, push out the corners.

Step 5: Iron flat and using a ¼ inch seam allowance, top stitch around all four sides of the square. This will also close the gap you used for turning.

Step 6:  To keep the square from twisting when you wash it, sew either an “X” or 3 lines across it.

Yields 10 squares

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