segunda-feira, 1 de julho de 2013

Cloth/Paper Wet Wipes DIY!

Summer has finally arrived!And Baby Wipes are known (beside its common use...) to rehydrate,wipe up hands and faces&refresh our skin on those hard heat days...
How many of you are fond of them?Well,iam but,wait....did you know that harmful chemicals are found in  most commercial baby wipes??? (yes,the baby ones...)
AND did you know that you can do your own baby wipes??yes!And they are free of those chemicals,they are far softer and it  will also save you a ton!!You can choose do it  with a soft paper roll or with reusables cloth/Fabric (made of Flannel,Cotton,Mixed fabric etc..,this ones produce far less solid waste then the paper ones)
What will you need:
- 1 container 
- 1 single roll of paper towels (for the paper ones) or small pieces of fabric ones
- 2 & 1/2 – 3 cups of warm water (The main ingredient in each recipe, cleanses the diaper area and dilutes the other ingredients)
- 2 tablespoons of olive or Almond oil
- Optional: Some essential or scented oils to your preference (added for antibacterial and/or aromatherapy purposes)
-Castille/Baby Soap (Be sure to use something that is chemically safe)





(I used an old Shower Gel i bought  last year in Turkey. Its is quite synthetic though but this was the only way of recycling a Shower Gel that was supposed to stay in the shelf forever...)


add a little black cat...


Mix everything...


and finally...


What to do:


  • Boil water.
  • Add the natural soap
  • Add some white vinegar or tea tree oil for antibacterial properties and to help resist mold/mildew.
  • Add the Olive Oil and the essential oils seclected
  • Pour over wipes in a box (commercial baby wipes container and dip cloth wipes into the solution or a plastic box, kitchen type)
  • Cut the roll of paper towels or the fabrix in half with an electric knife in the center
  • Mix the water with the other ingredienrtes and pour over the paper towels.

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