DIY Reusable Clorox Wipes (That REALLY Match the Original Ingredients!

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I’ve been asked about this from readers, and I’m finally sharing it today! DIY Reusable Clorox Wipes that really match the ingredients of the original ones!


One of my favorite things to do as a chemist is examine cleaning ingredients, then match them up to make a homemade solution.


These homemade ones work just as good, have almost the same ingredients (minus some unnecessary ones), plus you can just wash the rags!

Ingredients:


  • 3 cups of water
  • 2 tbsp dawn dishwashing detergent (using NON-concentrated for this, read WHY in post link under surfactant)
  • 8 tbsp lemon infused alcohol (It needs to be lemon for the best benefits)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 20 drops of lemon oil (Optional, but will match ingredients better)
  • 32 oz plastic jar with lid
  • Cloths (can be microfiber or regular, also try old T-shirts!)

For more tips about disinfecting, please visit the blog post link at https://chemistrycachet.com/the-truth-about-cleaning-vs-disinfecting/


If you would like to know WHY we use these ingredients and information on possible substitutes, PLEASE CLICK BLOG LINK BELOW!

Directions:



  1. Add rags or clothes to your plastic jar with lid.
  2. In a bowl, mix up the ingredients and stir until baking soda is dissolved.
  3. Add to the jar of rags. You want this to cover the rags, so make sure to stir it around well.

Tip: You can easily double the recipe to meet the needs of your jar. Just keep the ratios the same. If you like more solution, add less clothes. If you want this to be like it comes from the store, add just enough liquid to cover everything.


Check out photos below for photos of each one.

How to Use:


Just pull out a cloth to clean any area you’d like. This is safe for ALL surfaces! Once you are done using, just throw it in the washing machine.


If Using on Glass:


This can be used on glass stove tops, just be sure to wipe off with microfiber cloth!


Not recommended for mirrors!

How Often to Change Liquid:


Please click on post below for the details on changing the liquid!


How the Ingredients Actually Match Up!


Water


According to The Clorox Company, water is one of the main ingredients in their wipes. Water is an underrated item in homemade solutions, but it is a great solvent. It makes the perfect base for homemade cleaners.

For citric acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, D-Limonene, and the rest of the ingredients click here!

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  • Lynda Lynda on Aug 18, 2023

    Can this be used to clean my quartz bathroom counters?

  • Debbie Debbie on Aug 18, 2023

    We have an old stove range hood that hasn't been cleaned in yrs before we moved in our apartment and the grease has really built up on it. We've tried to use so many things on it and the grease doesn't move. I don't want to make all kinds of scratches in it(it has a copper coloring to it. It's not real copper but it is copper color. Our Landlord wants it cleaned but I'm sure he doesn't want the color gone. 🫤)Does ANYONE have any suggestions as to how to get this EXTREMELY HEAVY Grease off of this hood? I've already tried so much I'm at wits end. I'll appreciate anything. Thank you in advance

  • Carol Sessoms Carol Sessoms on Aug 18, 2023

    Your ant & gnat deterrent recipes in particular, but the other recipes also. Can you add info about safety precautions for pets & kids? I have been at war with ants. They esp seem to love dog food. I wash the bowl after the dog eats, and he's very neat & doesn't get good all over the floor. I would love something I could spray right in the kitchen where his bowls are, but worry about it being irritating or toxic for the dog.I'm sure many people have young kids and would also love that info to be included in your recipes.

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