Moist Towelettes
Description
These homemade moist towelettes offer a gentle, chemical-free alternative to commercial wet wipes. Made with simple ingredients like paper towels, witch hazel, and glycerin, they are perfect for travel, picnics, or quick clean-ups. The witch hazel provides mild antiseptic properties, while the glycerin keeps the wipes soft and moist for extended periods. This DIY project is cost-effective and allows you to control exactly what goes into your cleaning supplies. Ideal for parents, travelers, or anyone looking for a natural solution for personal hygiene. Store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness and effectiveness.Ingredients
Directions
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Separate and stack each of the towel squares from the roll, then cut each square in half.
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Place the rectangles vertically in front of you.
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Fold each rectangle into thirds as if folding a business letter.
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Fold the letter in half again, as if closing a book.
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Place all but 4 of the folded towelettes in a single or double layer in a large shallow lasagna-type pan.
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Set the pan aside.
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In a shaker jar, combine the witch hazel and glycerin.
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Drizzle the liquid evenly over the pan of towels.
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Allow them to absorb for several minutes.
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Press the towels to help them absorb any excess liquid.
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If any liquid remains, press in 1 or more of the reserved towels to soak it up.
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Stack the moistened towelettes in a lidded plastic 2-cup container.
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Cover securely and store for use.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 780.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.8g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 168.0g57%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 16.2g33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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