Parents of newborns and young children are quite familiar with the benefits of keeping a pack of baby wipes nearby. These useful products are wonderful for cleaning up messes efficiently. While they’re tough on dirt, stains and waste, baby wipes are gentle enough to keep skin hydrated and healthy. This combination makes baby wipes an ideal product to have on hand around the home as well.

While baby wipes are often viewed as a product exclusive to children, baby wipes have alternative uses for these wipes for both the home and personal care. Whether it’s removing makeup or keeping house plants looking their best, baby wipes can transform these tedious tasks into stress-free moments. Using baby wipes to replace brand-name cleaning solutions at home is also a great way to keep a few extra dollars in the bank each month.
 
Rub on envelopes to seal them
Most people enjoy receiving letters and invitations in the mail, but fewer people look forward to the process of assembling those same letters and making sure they're securely sealed. Instead of sticking to the traditional licking of the envelope to keep contents safe inside, try using a single baby wipe to get the job done. You'll find that you can fasten multiple envelopes with a single swipe across the adhesive line before they're dried out.

Use in place of Swiffer pads
While Swiffer pads are a convenient solution to keeping floors shining and dust-free, replacing them can be an expensive task. Instead of investing in refills, reach for a baby wipe as an alternative. Tuck the four corners of a single wipe into the Swiffer head in the same way you would fasten a standard pad. Feel free to use them as normal cleaning pads for both floors and surfaces. The soft material ensures a scratch-free cleaning process while the baby wipe works to remove surface debris efficiently.

Dust houseplants
Houseplants add a colorful and natural touch to the indoors, but the surface of leaves and stems quickly attracts dust and dirt particles. If left unattended, this buildup can diminish the appearance of plants or hinder growth on smaller varieties. Baby wipes are a wonderful solution for removing surface dust without damaging greenery. Simply swipe the surface of leaves with a single wipe as needed.

Clean out the insides of your shoes
A favorite pair of shoes can complete an outfit, but frequent wearing can often lead to the buildup of dust, dirt, and oils on the interior lining. This generally appears as a line of grime that’s tough to remove with standard cleaning techniques. Baby wipes prove extremely efficient at removing this residue with a gentle wipe over the affected area. The soft material leaves shoes surfaces intact while the integrated cleaning solution is strong enough to remove stubborn stains. First blot the area before wiping to remove any grime.

Remove eye makeup
Baby wipes are designed to break down residue that finds its way onto a baby’s skin while leaving the area well-hydrated after use. This same approach makes baby wipes wonderful makeup removers for adults. A single wipe is all it takes to remove eye and facial make up quickly with the benefit of added moisture. You can also save money as baby wipes cost less than make up remover pads.

Use in place of toilet paper
Standard toilet paper is commonly found in household bathrooms but can be a costly item to frequently replace. Toilet paper also has a tendency to be harsh on sensitive skin and less effective at thoroughly cleaning than a product that includes added moisture. Baby wipes are a great replacement for toilet paper in the bathroom and ideal for adult use. Gentle on skin with hydrating benefits, baby wipes offer a safe and budget-friendly alternative to toilet paper.

Remove hair dye stains
Coloring hair at home has long been a great way to take control of beauty practices and save money otherwise spent on costly services at a salon. The downside of using an at-home dying kit is the potential for small specks of dye to find their way onto the forehead or in crevices around the ears. Baby wipes are great at removing these colorful stains without adding harsh chemicals to the skin. A single wipe applied to the affected area is enough to lift the dye without affecting the work that’s been put into the hairline hue.

Clean off bird poop and gunk from car
Baby wipes make excellent cleaning tools for the surface of cars affected by recent bird defecation. A quick swipe can remove the evidence and thus protect the car’s exterior from scratching or discoloration.

Shine and refinish leather
While many vehicle owners are hesitant to use all-purpose cleaners on interior leathers for fear of altering the appearance or texture, baby wipes are a wonderful cleaning solution. Swipe the baby wipe gently over the surface of leather features in the car to clean off surface dust and debris without damaging the material. Baby wipes tend to leave a fresh scent and visible shine in their wake as an added bonus.

Freshen your face on hot days
Hot and humid weather can wreak havoc on skin. Baby wipes are effective at keeping a face fresh on a warm day. A single swipe over the cheeks and browline will whisk away sweat and leave a face feeling moisturized, cool and fresh.

Clean baseboards
Dusting is a necessary but often frustrating task. Particle buildup in hard-to-reach areas such as picture frame corners and on top of fan blades frequently requires considerable creativity to successfully remove the gunk that piles up. A baby wipe works wonders on baseboards. Wrap a single wipe around the tip of the index finger and gently run it along the top of the baseboard for a good-as-new shine. To clean the larger surface of the baseboard, pinch a wipe between the fingers and move in gentle, small circles is a recommended approach for an effective clean.

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