Ecobaby Living: diy reusable cleaning wipes

Are you looking for affordable, eco-friendly solutions for everyday cleaning? Maybe you'd like to involve your children in family cleaning, but you don't feel comfortable with the products you are using?

I'm with you. Having my kiddos made me take much more pause before grabbing a cleaner off the store shelf and toting it home to use.

But, I also need convenience.  Anything I make has to be quick and easy.

And, I confess, I do love the convenience of any kind of wipes - no spraying or soaping - just open and go.

Today, I'm sharing with  you a super simple cleaning recipe I've used for several years. While it takes a few minutes to make, the end result is easy-peasy like those store-bought wipes. But, with confidence in the ingredients and a reusable wipe - woohoo!

 Supplies Needed:
-washcloths or rags (I use about 12 washcloths for this recipe myself - you may like more or less depending on how damp you'd like them to be.)
- container that will hold your rags + solution
- 1 c. distilled water (or water you've boiled for 10 minutes)
- 1 c. white vinegar
- 2 TB vodka
(While some add essential oils to these types of recipes, I'm pretty cautious with any EO usage because of babes/toddlers/kids/pets.)

To make:
Combine all ingredients in the bottom of whatever container will fit your rags. (I use a container I saved from the recycling.) Roll cloth wipes and stand upright in solution. Close lid and give a little shake.  The cloth wipes will naturally soak up the solution and be damp when you pull one out to use.

To use:
Open container and pull out wipe. Clean. Toss in laundry. When container is empty, it is time to make another batch!

While I can imagine these wipes fulfilling several jobs, they are our go to for wiping down bathroom sinks, counters, and the outside of toilet bowls. I've found that a deep clean may be expecting too much from my kiddos, but they are all capable of a daily wipe down.

And, a daily wipe down to their standards is much better than waiting until I have the chance and need for a *deep* clean.

​Happy eco-baby living!

Looking for other Eco Baby friendly recipes and projects? Check out all the Nested Mama Blogs on this topic here!