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Raising two children under the age of three, we go through A LOT of baby wipes on a daily basis. In fact, we keep a bag of wipes handy in just about every room of the house. Although we use wipes to change many diapers each day, I’ve found myself relying on baby wipes for cleaning up spills, children, toys, and so much more. Check out these 10 Ingenious Uses for Baby Wipes.
10 Ingenious Uses for Baby Wipes
1. Blowing noses: My kids prefer the softness to regular tissues.
2. Cleaning up spills: Use wipes to give your counters a once-over. They clean up spilled bottles and juice like a dream. Plus, they are more absorbent than a lot of paper towels.
3. Cleaning toys: Use baby wipes to clean fingerprints, food, and germs off of your children’s toys.
4. Getting spit-up out of clothes: Both of my babies have suffered from acid reflex. This means one thing: lots of spit-up. Thankfully, using wipes, I can blot the spit-up out of my clothes and kiss stains goodbye.
5. Cleaning your cell phone: Use wipes to scrub smudges and finger prints off of your cell phone.
6. Removing makeup: Because I have super sensitive skin, I have to be really careful when it comes to beauty products. I’ve found that using wipes to remove my makeup is not only more cost-effect, but it also is gentle enough for my skin.
7. Cooling drinks: Wrap a wet baby wipe around a warm can of soda or water bottle, stick it in the freezer, and it will cool off in half of the time.
8. Getting stains out of the carpet: Use wipes to scrub dirt and grime out of your carpet.
9. Wiping down the shopping cart: Before you put your little one into the shopping cart, quickly scrub the germs away using a baby wipe.
10. Sponge bathing while camping: The next time you head up into the mountains, be sure to bring a pack of baby wipes. These wipes are the perfect way to freshen up after spending the day in the dirt. Not only do they remove dirt like a charm, but they leave you smelling fresh and clean.
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CR Williams says
I can definitely relate to this post, I use wipes for everything.
Kimberly M. says
I didn’t know about the wipe around the drink and putting it in the freezer. I will have to remember that. We use a ton of wipes too. That is one thing I didn’t know though.
Raynor says
The cool bottle idea is great tip, i never knew that one. Also another vote for using them as makeup removers. They also great for touch ups when applying makeup and have a small slip with mascara or eyeliner.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Wow, these are some clever ideas! I use baby wipes for everything and they’re perfect for staying cool in the summer. I wipe my face with them all the time.
Nicole B says
I use baby wipes for everything – even though my “baby” is 4. We have them in the car so they can wash their hands after they play at the playground or before/after we eat on the go.
Krista says
I love the idea of wrapping it around a can. Never heard of that before
Debbie says
Even folks without kids at home could be using wipes. Keep a pack in the car to quickly wipe off the console and handles!
Sandy Cain says
OMG….your #7 – cooling drinks! I’ve never heard of this before, but you can bet I’m going to try it today! (I don’t really understand why it works, but who cares, as long as it does!). Thank you so much! Live and learn, right? : )
Victoria Sconion says
Some of these I would’ve never thought to use baby wipes for. I like using them to remove my makeup.
Jody Smith says
My kids are way past the diaper stage but we always have wipes on hand for many of these reasons! I did not know the tip about cooling drinks though and will be giving that a try!
Jeanette says
We used baby wipes for just about everything. I didn’t know about the freezer trick! I am SO doing this!
Liz Mays says
These are all really clever ideas! I did use them for makeup quite a bit.
Tammy Roy says
I use baby wipes for a ton of different uses. I have never heard of the freezer trick before. I am going to go try it right now.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I use them to dust my dashboard of my cat at stop lights! LOL Baby wipes are so versatile!
Shauna says
I tell you, we use baby wipes on everything. From cleaning shoes, to cleaning bums… HA! It’s amazing that they can be so sensitive for bums yet do such a great job on everything else, too 🙂
Marcie W. says
My kids have been out of diapers for years and I still purchase baby wipes. I can not wait to try the drink cooling suggestion!
Sabrina says
We use wipes for EVERYTHING! I have never tried the water bottle trick though, I am doing that as we speak because that is like magic!
Danielle says
It’s amazing at the things I do with baby wipes, haha. Other than their intended purpose, I always use them for cleaning surfaces and my son’s hands and face, among other things.
Amy says
Yep, we use them for all of the above too! In fact we have like two cases because we love them so much!
Danielle H says
I had no idea about wrapping them around a warm can of soda. That is genius!
Dawn says
I keep baby wipes on hand all the time to wipe my hands in a pinch. It’s a great way to keep them clean on the go.
Jennifer says
I use baby wipes to clean off my dogs’ feet after they got potty outside. It keeps the dirt out and keeps the allergens off of their paws.
Robin Masshole mommy says
Even though my kids are older, I still use baby wipes all the time. They are perfect for a little spills.
Tammy Woodall says
First, let me show, goodness what a cute baby. The tips for using baby wipes are excellent. My favorite is wiping down the shopping carts and cleaning your cell phones. I hadn’t thought of these two tips – these are excellent to keep in mind for the future.
Karen Glatt says
I use baby wipes to remove makeup! It is so gentle, and does not dry out my face. I also use it to clean up spills and to wipe our hands when eating out!