How to Make Your Own Cloth Wipes

Cloth wipes are a great alternative to disposable wipes for cleaning your baby's bottom, face, hands, or any other mess. They are eco-friendly, cost-effective, gentle on the skin, and easy to make at home. In this blog post, I will show you how to make your own cloth wipes in a few simple steps.-

 

What You Will Need:

 

- Fabric: You can use any soft and absorbent fabric for your cloth wipes, such as flannel, cotton, bamboo, or fleece. You can also repurpose old towels, sheets, t-shirts, or baby blankets. You will need about one yard of fabric to make 24 wipes.-

- Scissors or rotary cutter and mat

- Sewing machine or needle and thread

- Optional: Pinking shears or serger to prevent fraying

 

How to Make Your Own Cloth Wipes:

 

Step 1: Cut your fabric into squares of your desired size. I like to make mine 8 by 8 inches, but you can adjust the size according to your preference and the size of your wipe container. You can use a ruler and a marker to draw lines on your fabric before cutting, or you can use a rotary cutter and mat for more accuracy.-

 

Step 2: Sew around the edges of each square with a zigzag stitch or a straight stitch. You can also use pinking shears or a serger to finish the edges and prevent fraying. If you are using a serger, you can skip the sewing step and just serge the edges.-

 

Step 3: Fold your wipes and store them in a wipe container or a wet bag. You can either use them dry and spray them with water or a wipe solution before use, or you can pre-moisten them with water or a wipe solution and store them in an airtight container. You can make your own wipe solution by mixing water with a few drops of baby soap, baby oil, or essential oils.-

 

How to Use and Wash Your Cloth Wipes:

 

To use your cloth wipes, simply wipe your baby's bottom or any other area that needs cleaning. You can also use them for yourself as makeup remover wipes, facial wipes, or hand wipes. To wash your cloth wipes, you can either toss them in with your regular laundry or wash them separately in hot water with detergent and vinegar. You can also add some baking soda or oxygen bleach to remove stains and odors. Dry them in the dryer or hang them to air dry.-

 

Benefits of Using Cloth Wipes:

 

By making and using your own cloth wipes, you can enjoy the following benefits:-

 

- Save money: Cloth wipes are much cheaper than disposable wipes in the long run. You only need to buy the fabric once and reuse it for years. Disposable wipes can cost up to $0.05 per wipe, while cloth wipes can cost as little as $0.01 per wipe.-

- Save the environment: Cloth wipes are more eco-friendly than disposable wipes because they reduce waste and pollution. Disposable wipes can take up to 100 years to decompose in landfills and can clog sewers and pipes. Cloth wipes can be composted or recycled when they are worn out.-

- Save your baby's skin: Cloth wipes are gentler on your baby's skin than disposable wipes because they contain no chemicals, fragrances, alcohol, or preservatives that can cause irritation, rash, or allergic reactions. Cloth wipes are also more effective at cleaning because they have more texture and absorbency than disposable wipes.-

 

I hope this blog post has inspired you to make your own cloth wipes and enjoy their benefits. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. Happy wiping!