Those many years ago when I was pregnant with my twins I was so grateful to receive practical gifts at my baby shower, such a nappies, lotions, Tupperware (maybe that’s when the obsession began) and baby wipes. It wasn’t long after the twins were born I learnt that they reacted to a particular brand of baby wipes. As they got older I learnt that they have very sensitive skin, both now have eczema. So I had quite a few packs of baby wipes that I couldn’t use on bottoms. Instead I used them for other everyday purposes.
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I created a list below of 50 alternative uses for baby wipes.
Please remember, using wipes as suggested below isn’t the most environmentally friendly option, using a rag, duster or microfiber cloth is always a better alternative.
- General dusting
- When you have run out of toilet paper
- When you have run out of tissues, use for your nose
- Clean shoes
- Clean the ink off rubber stamps you use when scrapbooking or crafting
- Clean dolls
- Clean the car interior
- Wipe over phones/tablets
- Remove sticky stuff off the floor
- Remove the dust from leaves of indoor plants
- Removing makeup
- Remove scuff marks from the floor
- To clean hands while at a picnic
- Use to clean yourself while camping
- Clean leaves of fake flowers/plants around the house
- Clean your computer keyboard
- Clean the home phone
- Clean up coffee spills from the coffee table
- Clean leather couch
- Clean the stair case
- Clean the walls
- Clean the bathtub
- Clean the bathroom sink
- Clean the bathroom benches
- Clean bat and bird dropping off car
- Clean bird droppings off outdoor furniture
- Clean animals feet so they don’t get dirt through the house or in the car
- Clean white deodorant stains off clothing
- Cleaning around the cat litter tray
- Cleaning cats bottom
- Clean kids hands while crafting
- Clean up the craft table
- Clean windows and mirrors
- Clean the outside of microwave
- Clean the outside of dishwasher
- Clean the outside of fridge
- Clean hands after filling the car up with fuel
- Clean wooden blinds
- Clean remote controls
- Wipe seats on public toilets
- Wipe over public high chairs
- Wipe over trolley handles
- Wipe over public change tables
- Tidy up fingers when using nail polish
- Wipe over dirty cookbook pages
- Wipe over sunburn to soothe
- Use on hot day’s to wipe your face, neck and hands
- Wipe down the table after dinner
- Use to clean a blackboard
- Use to clean a whiteboard
21 comments
I carry Kleenex Wet Wipes in my handbag at all times but have a box of Huggies wipes in our four wheel drive. I spilled raspberry cordial on the back seat of my car once and just sopped up the excess then left 3-4 wipes sitting on top of the stain. After an hour, the colour was completely gone with no trace of stain. They are brilliant things!
they would of been perfect to pick up the sticky cordial…versatile!
My favourite is to clean the car interior. I must buy some more! Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday!
xx
Most wipes contain parabens and other nasties so you really shouldn’t use on your face. All of the other ideas are great though!
clean outside of toilet and kids potty training seat
I can’t imagine not having wipes in my life now. Especially in the car. Saved us when travelling with a car sick baby, wiped down the leather upholstery, wiped down the child, less time on the side of the road in the rain 🙂
I find wipes are great if your animals or child have had a wet ‘accident’ on carpet. Just leave a few over the mark and they should soak up. If it is a lot, try clean with a damp cloth first then leave the wipes on for a few hours/overnight. They will turn yellow and it is amazing how much they soak up.
That is a great tip Sindi, never thought of leaving them on a wet spot overnight. Thanks for sharing 🙂
The shocking use for baby wipes I have found is they cut through grease on your hob splashback/tiles. I’ve tried many sponges/products to remove the grease from our stainless steel cooker hood but nothing comes close to baby wipes!! Makes me wonder what’s in them and we’re using them on our babies bottoms!
That is very scary indeed. 2 of my kids have very sensitive skin and there was one popular brand that always hurt their skin.
I wouldn’t recommend using it for toilet paper as tr alcohol and other chemicals could be very harsh and harmful to such delicate sensitive areas 😉
Considering wipes are for babies bums, can’t see why couldn’t use as toilet paper, as long as not flushing them…. … I have damaged my leather lounge from using baby wipes on it.
yes, and they are not biodegradable so should not be flushed down the loo.
YOU HAVE TO WIPE YOUR CAT’s BUTT???
I love baby wipes. I found they even got permanent marker off my plasma TV! I have 3 boys and the first thing I turn to when they make any kind of mess is the baby wipes!
Wow permanent marker on the plasma, my heart just skipped a beat, so pleased you could get it off!!
I use nappy wipes to clean inside the window sills and fly screens
I use baby wipes to clean spit up stains or other things off of microfibre furniture! I have cleaned up water stains,
My grand kids have eczema but we found it improved a lot when we switched to Bosisto laundry detergent, probably as it leaves less residue. Well worth a try!. I bought it at Woolies.