Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Five Ways to Use Diaper Wipes
Even if your kids are potty-trained, here are some reasons to keep a few boxes of diaper wipes on hand.


1. Keep a box under your bathroom sink to help keep the vanity top free of makeup and toothpaste smudges between cleaning days. Spiffing up the bathroom every day is a lot easier with disposable wipes than it is to find a rag, spray cleaner over the counter, wipe it down, then toss the hucky rag into the hamper where it might sour before the next wash day. Diaper wipes are usually cheaper per sheet than disinfecting brands.


2. Use as a quick-fix makeup remover.


3. During painting projects, diaper wipes are much more useful than rags. Paint never comes out of fabric -- it just makes it hard, even after laundering. Instead, clean up paint splatters and drips with a wipe, then throw it away.


4. Keep a few in the car for cleaning up those inevitable eating-on-the-go spills and for wiping off muddy shoes.


5. Carry a few in a plastic baggie in your purse to dab on clothing stains. This probably won't totally remove the spot, but it will prevent it from setting and make laundering easier later. Yes, you could carry a Tide stick like Kelly Ripa does, but those things cost nearly $4, way more than a box of wipes!