When we hear “baby wipes” we immediately think of… well, babies. However, these wipes are not only useful if you have a newborn or a toddler around, you can also use them for skincare and several other purposes around the house.
Find out here the most unexpected yet brilliant baby wipe uses.
1. Tie-Dye
Every child enjoys tie dye. Use wipes and have fun with your children- find the details here.
2. Remove Paint
Baby wipes can come in handy when you’re painting a wall or a wooden piece of furniture, as you can wipe off any excess paint or stray paint droplets.
3. Wipe Up Spills
If you accidentally spill something on the carpet, you can easily remove it- ideally while it’s still wet- using a baby wipe.
4. Clean Paws
Wipe your pet’s paws clean after a walk outside. This way you will keep your carpet and floor clean too.
5. Remove Eye Make-Up
Use these gentle wipes to remove make-up from sensitive areas like eyes.
6. Keyboard Cleaning
You can use the wipes to clean the keyboard. So simple and easy.
7. Clean Surfaces
If you have last-minute guests and you don’t have time for a deep clean, you can use baby wipes for toilet seats and surfaces.
8. Shine Leather Shoes
You can use baby wipes to shine leather shoes quickly and efficiently. Why not try it?
9. Remove Hair Dye
Sometimes when you dye your own hair you can get stains on your forehead. You can easily remove them using these wipes.
10. Clean A Blackboard
You can use baby wipes to wipe a blackboard clean after a whole day of use. It will then look as good as new.
11. Clean Car Dash
Using baby wipes to clean your car dash or steering wheel is game-changing! You have no idea how much dust and dirt they tend to collect every day.
12. Wipe Fingertips Off Phones
Use baby wipes to clean your phone screen of smudges and fingerprints. The result is so satisfying.
13. Microwave Cleaning
Baby wipes can come in handy in the kitchen too. Clean the inside of your microwave instead of spraying chemicals.
14. Wipes And Stencil Art
Create a work of art using baby wipes, paint and stencils. Find all the details here.
15. Clean The Inside Of Shoes
Have you ever considered using baby wipes to clean the footbed of your shoes? Sounds legit.
16. Take Them To Kids’ Sports Practice
When accompanying your kids to sports practice, make sure you bring some wet wipes with you, so that you can clean up their mess afterwards.
17. Clean Their Toys
When you’re outside, you should always carry some baby wipes with you so you can clean your kids’ toys in a moment.
18. Disposable Hygiene
When you don’t have access to soapy water, baby wipes will do the job!
19. Curl It Up
If you want curly hair, you can roll strands of hair around baby wipes, tie them in knots and sleep on them. the next day you’ll have curly hair!
20. Wipe Down Your Sink
You can use baby wipes to wipe down your sink and counter after applying make up.
21. Stinky Feet?
If you find that your feet are stinky, you can freshen them up every now and then using baby wipes.
22. Wipe Brushes Clean
Another smart idea is to use baby wipes to clean make up brushes if you don’t have time for a thorough clean.
23. Bacteria-free
If you hate the thought of touching the shopping cart handle that has been used by hundreds of people before you, then you can wipe it clean with some baby wipes.
24. Clean Earbuds
If you’re reluctant to use earbuds that have been used by someone else before you, try cleaning them first using these wipes.
25. Remove Deodorant Stains
Deodorant stains are such a bummer and can destroy your outfit you were so excited to rock. Worry no more, use wipes and make them disappear.
26. Sawdust Remover
You can use baby wipes to easily remove sawdust from the floor. Why not give it a try?
27. Whiteboard Cleaning
You can also use them to wipe off oil-based crayon marks from whiteboards! What a revelation, right?
28. Clean Microfiber Couches
You can use wipes to clean microfiber couches and then dry them using a hair dryer.
29. Wipe Away Excess Nail Polish
Always remember to have some baby wipes around when painting your nails, as it can prove really useful.
30. Toilet Paper Substitute
If you’re out of toilet paper, you can use some baby wipes instead- after all, that’s what they’re made for.
31. Houseplants
If you want to keep the leaves of your houseplants shiny, then you can dust them off using baby wipes.
32. Leather Couch
Give your leather couch a temporary shine by using baby wipes. It does work!
33. Clean Trash Cans
Clean your kitchen garbage bins using baby wipes. They’ll be fresh and smell great!
34. Beach Day
Use baby wipes to remove sand from your feet after a day at the beach!
35. After-workout
If you’re not showering at the gym after working out, you can use wipes to freshen up.
36. Baby It’s Hot Outside
On hot summer days, you can keep some wipes in the fridge so you can cool down and remove sweat.
37. Stroller Wheels
Wipe the wheels of your stroller before entering the house to remove dirt and germs.
38. Seal Letters
Use baby wipes to moisten the seal of envelopes without needing to taste the envelope glue- yuk!
39. Wardrobe Use
Use baby wipes as scented sachets for your wardrobe. Sounds like a good idea, right?
40. Dust
Once you’re done with the wipes, if they’re not too dirty, let them dry out and use them as dusting cloths.
So now that you know how multi-purpose they are, we bet you’ll be heading out to buy some baby wipes, right?
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