Alternatives to Lysol wipes

[kittywitty]

I got some of these to make my life a little easier awhile back and then stopped b/c of the chemicals. I was at my SIL's house and she uses them and her house is so clean and nice. She cleaned her kitchen in like 20 seconds using these when my kitchen that is 1/8 the size takes much longer between cleaning rags, mixing up solution to spray, trying not to spray the food, etc. My kids help clean and these wipes are so easy to use that I wouldn't have to worry about them vinergar-ing my toothbrush.

*BUT* I am worried about the chemicals and using that much disposable things. Are there any eco-friendly options out there besides these wipes that are as convenient? I am just dying with all the housework and I need something to make my life even a teensy bit easier.

[BeckC]

I use these cloths from Windex. They have no product on them. They're "disposable" but you can definately throw them in the wash and use them over and over again. In fact, they work better after they've been washed a couple times. They're thin and work great.

I keep a spray bottle of vinegar, water, tto and orange eo all mixed together. I pull out one of these wipes, spray it, and I'm all set to clean.

If you wanted to cut out even more time I suppose you could leave them pre-moistened in a plastic container like some people do with baby wipes. I don't know if there would be a problem with mold though.

[~ZooBabies~]

Glad you made this thread!

I recently cut-out all Lysol wipes,etc. bc of chemicals and junk.

I wish they made some kind of "all natural" wipes! Would make things a little easier w/3 kids, a husband and 2 dogs and a cat, for this mama

[Best Feeling]

I honestly don't see how using Clorox wipes saves time, is better around food, or is better for kids to help clean with.

takes much longer between cleaning rags
What is it about the cleaning rags that takes much longer? I keep a basket of cleaning rags handy at all times. It is just as easy, if not easier, than pulling a wipe out of one of those PITA containers (they always got stuck when I used them before).

mixing up solution to spray
It's not like you have to mix up solution every.time.you.clean. I find this super easy and not time consuming at all. I make a gallon sized container of my solution (1 TBSP castile soap, 1 tsp TTO, water --- takes about 1-2 minutes to make) and use it to refill a spray bottle. I made my last batch over a month ago and haven't even refilled the spray bottle yet. I think the gallon sized container lasts me 3 or 4 months. I also keep a bottle of 70/30 vinegar/water solution in a spray bottle. This also lasts about a month.

trying not to spray the food, etc.
I usually make my own "clorox wipe" by spraying my solution on my rag so there's no overspray to worry about. It's not that hard! In any case, I'd MUCH rather have my food touch the overspray from my non-toxic solution than touch the solution from a Clorox wipe.

My kids help clean and these wipes are so easy to use that I wouldn't have to worry about them vinergar-ing my toothbrush.
Again, I'd MUCH rather have my kids using one of my two homemade non-toxic cleaning solutions than to use a Clorox wipe.

[kawa kamuri]

mrs meyers

http://www.mrsmeyers.com/ProductSear...Criteria=wipes

[kittywitty]

Best Feeling, that is why I'm asking.

And it was insanely easier to use them then my current rag and spray set up. My kids help clean a lot, so I have to make up solution a lot (can't find a bigger sprayer that doesn't break in 2 minutes).

I had dh get me two buckets last night-one for dirty rags and one for clean. I think I'm gonna cut up some of my microfiber towels and store them in one bucket with the solution to spray and keep it in my shower or something and just pull one out at a time like the Lysol wipes things. I am thinking I might have an old baby wipes container somewhere that might be smaller and more convenient, too.

Would lemon eo be ok to put in, too?

[moderngal]

Mrs. Myers and Method both make wipes.

[Best Feeling]

Not to be argumentative but

You don't know what is in commercial brands. There was just a big brouhaha over many supposedely natural products that contained a known cancer-causing ingredient.

PLUS - even if they are natural, buying disposable wipes in a disposable container is still wasteful and NOT "green."

I swear it's not hard to make your own non-toxic cleaners. It'll also save you loads of money (that always works on DH who is much less interested in being green than I am). That saved money can be used to offset costs of organic produce!

[starshine1001]

I use Shaklee's wipes...they have 2 kinds. One that is just a cleanser, and one that is germicidal. Here are the links to both:

http://www.shaklee.com/00302.html

http://www.shaklee.com/00312.html

[nextcommercial]

O.K. So, I tried this.

I wanted to find the Windex wipes, but after two stores, I didn't, so, I bought small white dish cloths at Target.

I'm out of Tea Tree Oil, so I just used Dr Bronners and water.

I put three rags in a tupperware with a lid, and poured the soapy water on the rags.

And it WAS easier to clean my kitchen! I always use spray, but wet rags were a LOT easier, faster and a little more satisfying. (maybe I was just excited about the new washrags)

So, I will perfect my cleaning solution, and keep the tupperware full of wet cleaning cloths, and use those for my quick clean ups in my kitchen.

Thanks for the thread! I needed a new experiment.

[Peppermint Poppies]

Thanks for posting this thread kittywitty. I was just wondering today how I could make my own disinfecting/cleaning wipes. I've got plenty of EO to choose from, and I'm sure I can find an old baby wipes container somewhere. I've also been decluttering my linen cupboard and found heaps of face cloths that we don't use, so they would be perfect.