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Homemade Natural Counter Wipes
Help keep the germs at bay inside your house by making your own natural counter wipes with essential oils.
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Cook Time
10
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
Servings
1
roll
Author
Kiran Dodeja Smith
Cost
$10
Equipment
Airtight container
Measuring cup
Ingredients
1
roll
select-a-size paper towels
2
cups
warm water
2
tablespoons
Castile soap
40
drops
essential oil
your favorite combination of oils
Instructions
Cut a roll of paper towels in half using an electric knife or serrated bread knife.
Place one of the paper towel roll halves into the container. If you have to smash it a bit to fit, that is okay. Once wet, you will take out the core.
In a measuring cup, combine the warm water, castile soap, and 30-40 drops of essential oils.
Pour the mixture over the paper towels and let soak.
Once soaked, you can easily remove the center tube.
Seal with a lid and use as you would any other counter wipes.
Notes
Essential Oil Recipe Ideas
Fresh Kitchen: 15 drops each
lavender
and
lemon
Disinfecting: 15 drops
tea tree
, 10 drops
lemon
, and 5 drops
rosemary
Fresh & Fruity: 20 drops
sweet orange
, 10 drops
grapefruit
, and 5 drops of
vanilla
Or use one of Plant Therapy’s germ synergies (
Germ Destroyer
or
Germ Fighter
)