September 01, 2026

Got a minute? Good.

I used to buy a new pack of disinfecting wipes practically every week, until I actually looked at what's in them, and what they cost per wipe.

Now I keep a stash of reusable ones I mix up myself in about five minutes. They work just as well on counters, doorknobs, and light switches.

The trick is getting the ratio right so they don't dry out or leave streaks. Below is how I do mine.

Be Well,
Anisa

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Mix Your Own Wipe Solution

Photo: Anisa at her kitchen counter, pouring the vinegar and dish soap solution over a stack of cut up cloth squares in a mason jar

1. Combine 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and a teaspoon of dish soap in a jar. Add ten to fifteen drops of rubbing alcohol if you want extra disinfecting power.

2. Cut an old t-shirt or a stack of paper towels into squares, then pack them into an empty wipes container or a mason jar.

3. Pour the solution over the top until they're saturated but not swimming. Snap the lid on, and they're ready whenever you need them.

Make Them Last

Keep the lid tightly closed between uses so the cloths don't dry out. Give the jar a little shake before grabbing a wipe so the vinegar doesn't settle.

Skip vinegar on natural stone counters since the acid can etch them over time. A plain soap and water wipe works better there.

When a batch runs dry, just remix and re-soak the same cloths instead of tossing them. That's where the real savings add up.

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