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15 Ways to Use Baby Wipes

June 17, 2013 by stultsmamaof4 19 Comments

As an avid couponer, I am often able to purchase baby wipes for free or very cheap.  In our household, we make every effort to live a frugal lifestyle because we live on one income (my husband’s) and he is a full-time minister.

Because baby wipes are much cheaper than paper towel and other harsher cleaning products, I’ve learned to use them for many purposes that have little to do with babies.

Although my two youngest children are now toilet trained, I continue to buy baby wipes for everyday use!

Even if you prefer a more all-natural lifestyle, you can still use these ideas with homemade baby wipes. They are easy to make and still gentle enough for little hands!

Want to learn how to make homemade baby wipes?  It’s really simple.  Check out this pinterest board for tutorials.

If you think baby wipes are just for babies, you're wrong! We use wipes for all sorts of cleaning in our home because they are cheap, safe, and convenient.

  1. Keep some on hand for guests in your home who might have babies or toddlers.  Nothing is worse than running out of wipes when you are away from home!
  2. Remove make-up before bedtime.  Baby wipes are convenient and gentle on the skin, but do a great job of removing mascara and the like!
  3. Clean messy hands of all ages, even adults. Something about seeing a grown man reach for a baby wipe makes me smile. 🙂
  4. Wipe off the kitchen table after meal or snack time. Since I’m usually already using a wipe to clean off messy preschooler hands, I use the other side of the wipe to quickly go over the area of the table they were sitting at.
  5. Use them on the kitchen counter for quick clean ups!
  6. Help small hands do chores such as wiping off the bathroom sink.  I don’t want my young children to use cleaning fluids that could harm them.  Wipes are gentle enough for them to handle and they are thick enough to withstand some scrubbing.
  7. Help small hands learn to dust. Again, no need to spray harsh chemicals!
  8. Keep a package of wipes in the car for messy hands, faces, etc. while you’re on the go.
  9. Clean electronic surfaces.  They are not too wet, so they won’t leave water behind.
  10. Remove spilled food or drink from clothing before it leaves a stain!  I love taking care of stains right away in order to avoid more work later.
  11. Remove paint or washable marker from unwanted surfaces. Unfortunately, most permanent marker is another story….
  12. Clean off dirty patio furniture. Want to have an impromptu outdoor meal?  Send your oldest child outside with a wipe or two to make sure your patio table is clean!
  13. Spot clean living room furniture.  Again, if you can get to a mess right away, it’s less likely to create a stain that will be difficult to remove later on!
  14. Remove stickiness from children’s hair when a bath isn’t an option.
  15. Clean off pet paws when coming in from a muddy yard.

Although these are the main uses we have for baby wipes, I’m sure there are many more!

Have an idea?

Please share with us in the comments!

Jen 🙂

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: baby wipe, cleaning, couponing, Frugal, Moms, Motherhood, other ways to use wipes, parenting, Wet wipe, wipes

Comments

  1. Val Young says

    June 18, 2013 at 08:34

    smart post

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      June 18, 2013 at 08:36

      Thank you! 🙂 I now have my 50-plus year old mother using them, as well. Haha. Saving time and money – my two favorites! Thanks for stopping by.
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
    • Ronda J. says

      October 16, 2013 at 16:18

      If you are a crafter, great for cleaning ink off of rubber stamps. I did this for a few years before I bought a rubber stamp cleaner!

      Reply
  2. Tulip says

    June 19, 2013 at 05:27

    Great ideas! I can’t live without a pack of wipes in the car. Thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library!

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      June 19, 2013 at 10:20

      Thanks! Yes – a pack of wipes in the car is a must!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  3. Helen Costello (@CasaCostello) says

    June 19, 2013 at 19:06

    I couldn’t get by without a packet of wipes in every bag. I use them for cleaning shoes, emergency dusting and occasionally distracting the 2 year old by getting her to ‘help with the cleaning’

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      June 19, 2013 at 19:43

      Ooo, cleaning shoes is a good one. I’ve done that before, too. Thanks for sharing your tips with us!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    June 19, 2013 at 23:18

    Thanks for the great tips! Linking up behind you at Thriving Thursdays!

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      June 20, 2013 at 09:06

      Thanks for visiting, Lisa!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    June 20, 2013 at 17:31

    Oh the countless joys of baby wipes … missing those days.

    Thanks for splashing with us and linking up to splash other mommas as well.

    Just moms. Sharing our notes. Creating a melody.

    http://justsarahdawn.blogspot.com/2013/05/momma-notes.html

    Be blessed bunches,
    Sarah

    Reply
  6. Shay (@mrsaddison) says

    June 20, 2013 at 19:50

    Oh yes, we use our baby wipes for EVERYTHING!

    Reply
  7. Marie Oliveira says

    June 22, 2013 at 19:24

    Love these ideas! Thanks so much for linking this up on Pin It Tuesday! Hope to see you back next week!

    Reply
  8. baby wipes says

    June 24, 2013 at 04:15

    Thanks for such a beautiful article. I liked the cleaning electronic surface point. I always got messy while cleaning them. Now with baby wipes that’s easy.

    Reply
  9. Kim Gibson says

    April 29, 2014 at 09:57

    Moist wipes can be used to clean CD, DVD players , TV etc electronic appliances.

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      May 7, 2014 at 23:39

      Thanks for sharing these ideas with us, Kim!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kim Gibson says

    June 16, 2014 at 07:23

    Very creative ideas about using baby wipes. Now even adults need a lot of baby wipes.

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      June 25, 2014 at 11:35

      Haha, yes, Kim, we still buy baby wipes even though our youngest are all potty trained now. I use them for everything!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  11. Joquim says

    March 27, 2018 at 08:17

    Hey, good update Jen! I refuse to go on any trip without my baby wipes.I used to only buy them for travelling but I now make sure I keep them in my house too. They’re great for cleaning the bottoms of your feet too when you flip flop your way through your vacation..haha 🙂

    Reply

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