That's what a reader, Pam, said to me a while back, and I thought, huh, is that true? Well, she herself gave me a lot of examples, and then I became intrigued.
Over time more and more readers shared with me how they use these versatile and cheap cleaning products, explaining how despite not having babies anymore they still regularly buy these wipes by the case!
So over time I began to collect all these uses that readers told me about, and now as you can see I've got over 20 listed.
It seems only right to start with the uses Pam told me about, since she started this whole idea in my mind, and then scroll down to see even more ideas you can use beginning today. I feel confident that there will be at least one you hadn't thought about before!
2. Keep a box in the car for faces, hands, spots on clothes, wipe the dash while waiting for kids.
3. Keep handy for messy projects, finger paint, glue drips.
4. Noses......
5. Quick wipes of the high chair, wipe down the bib.
6. Dog's butt.
7. Add to lunch boxes for before and after clean up.
8. In the bathroom for personal care, and for little sprinkles.
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Taylor says:
Thanks for sharing all these uses for baby wipes Pam.
I would love for even more people to tell me how they uses these versatile products. You can share your uses here, or read others that I have already gathered from other readers throughout the site below.
Use As Makeup Remover Wipes: Cheaper & Work Just As Well
Cher says:
I use them to take off my make up when I'm lazy. They are much cheaper then face wipes and work just as well. Got the tip from a make up artist!
Courtney B. says:
Instead of spending extra on make up wipes, just use baby wipes!! Takes all of your make up right off!!
Mascara, eyeliner, foundation/powder, etc. I hope this tip becomes useful to everyone if you don't already know lol.
Brigette says:
I use baby wipes on a daily basis. One thing I use them for is make up removal, especially mascara. Works like a charm and much cheaper than the wipes made for make up removal!
Tracey says:
Cheaper and work just as well if not better then cosmetic wipes.
I use them to clean edges of baseboards, especially in the bathroom!
Also, although I no longer have small kids around all the time, I keep them in my car AND made a point of putting some in my son's 18-wheeler. At first, he thought I was just being-"silly mom", but now he makes sure he keeps plenty with him.
Good for cleaning the walls that just have built up grime on them or when moving into a house to wipe down as you don't know what the last person has put on the walls.
I wipe up drips and small spills from while I'm cooking or someone's eating something on our kitchen floor with them. That way I don't have to mop quite as often!
Wipe Up Drips & Messes When Painting While Paint Still Wet
Karen says:
When we were painting the interior of our almost ready new house we still did not have water so for clean up and little goofs we used baby wipes, as that was all we had. Worked wonderfully. Have them on hand for minor clean-ups now always.
Denise says:
I use them when I'm painting to wipe away drips on carpet, hardwood, and trim.
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Comments for I Use Baby Wipes For Emergency Clean-Ups In Car & On The Go
I use them for everything... in the toilet, dusting furniture, cleaning the toilets, wiping the vanities, wiping up spills on the tiles, grimy faces/hands, cleaning the car, everything! They are fantastic!!!
flushable wipes for dog accidents by: Bonnie
I keep flushable wipes handy for the dogs. Any accidents not only get cleaned up but the whole package can be flushed away.
in garden by: Jo
I use them when I am working in the garden.
can't live without them by: Marybeth
I always make sure we have two tubs in the house full, plus I carry them in my bag when we go someplace, and my kid is 6!!! Cant live without baby wipes.
I keep several tubs too by: Marie
I always keep several tubs too. Two in my house for quick clean ups and always one in my car for us and cleaning the console/dash. They even get out chocolate from clothes!
generic or store brand work just as well! by: Amanda
Love, love, love baby wipes!! I use them to dust, remove make up, clean up hands (when a sink and soap isn't near by), clean up small spills, etc.. I use the Parents Choice ones from Wal Mart. They're inexpensive and work a lot better than some of the name brand baby wipes.
leather sofas by: Stephanie
Cleaning leather sofas.
no kids in diapers, still buy them by: Melissa
My kids have been out of diapers for almost over 6 years.... I still buy them in bulk at Costco.
dirty dog butt by: Carolyn
To clean the dog's bottom! No dirty dog butt in my house!!
lots and lots of uses by: Christine
Make-up removal, quick underarm refresher, holding the gas pump and wiping gas spills, wiping doggie paws and bum, wiping soles of shoes, wiping hands when putting on make-up, cleaning sliding window/door tracks, wiping off the bird and hummingbird feeders, wiping hairs and spots off bathroom floor between cleaning, cleaning car cup holders and those bits on the dashboard, wiping out the reusable grocery bags, wiping hands after shopping, wiping kids face and hands when picking up from school, less irritating than Cottonelle for the bum but not flushable, and 100 more! How did I live without these? I buy a nice white container then replace them with Costco Kirkland wipes which are much nicer.
chalk hair color by: Jennifer
They are great at getting chalk hair color out of kids' hair.
buy generics, use in Huggies containers by: Kayla
I like Target's brand Up & Up unscented baby wipes. They are really good for the money. I use them to wash my face and for a lot of cleaning and dusting. I like using Huggies containers to store them in (of course use the Huggies wipes up, too). I keep waiting for them to come out with new containers that will fit better with my decor. I don't need any with Winnie-the-Pooh!
craft room cleaning tasks by: Sam
I use them in the craft room for cleaning stamps, wiping down my craft mat, good for wiping off that bit of paint off a painting that didn't quite work out right, also a handy tool with resist techniques.
computers by: Cheryl
Use them at my hospital to clean computers, lab equipment,...
many things by: Sherri
I clean sinks, tables, chairs, counters, glasses, ipad, hands, trays, spills on the floor.....many things.
fix painting mistakes by: Rebecca
I used them to fix painting mistakes on the woodwork.
use when caulking by: Dan
I use them when caulking to make my bead prettier or clean up any mess.
couple uses by: Kristen
I discovered they can be used to remove permanent marker from skin, and gum from wood floors.
crayon from jeans by: Mary
They removed crayon from brand new jeans! Like it was never even there!
where I keep them by: Roy
Keep some in the garage workspace, motorcycle side pockets, and with camping equipment.
cleaning up spills and spot cleaning floors by: Samantha
You can also use baby wipes to clean up small spills that haven't been cleaned up and have dried. Or for spot cleaning on a hardwood or laminate floor.
Cleaning glass by: Anonymous
They work wonders on cleaning glasses. Found that out after all kinds of baby food was sneezed on them.
School uses by: Anonymous
I use then in the classroom for washing hands when bathrooms are scarce. Instant cleaning available for busy teachers and kids. Teacher desk, shelves, and any surface that is a germ hot spot, do not forget the door knobs.
Use in the bathroom by: Ann
I keep a tub in both bathrooms in my house. Not just for babies. I use them to clean my own self after I use the restroom!
On the plane by: Debbie
I use wipes when I'm on the plane to clean the drop down tray.
Clean purse linings by: Jess
Baby wipes are amazing for cleaning out handbags. They remove the water marks common on the sateen lining in coach bags.
Crayons marks by: Anonymous
I used them to clean up crayon from wallpaper.
Art and craft, cleaning furniture, cleaning smart phone by: Nat
Great for cleaning up art and craft projects. I made a handprint-on-canvas for the grandparents for Christmas. The first few goes were very messy, wiped the paint off and started again.
Good for cleaning dust and dog hair off fabric couches.
Also great for cleaning my phone after sticky hands have gotten hold of it, or if we've been to the doctor, park or somewhere else. It's guaranteed to get dirty and germy.
I use them for everything, including my hardwood and painted basement stairs. In two minutes they're dusted and shiny! For light fixtures they are better than water or polish-soaked rags and really clean well. They're the best way to dust/clean your entire house when someone is dropping by! One container, 30 minutes & done!
Great for camping by: Wych
They are great for face,neck and underarms etc., if you are away camping, or at festivals and there either isn't a shower or its gross!
4-H project by: Cora
My kids show many different animals in 4-H. Baby wipes work wonders for last minuet spot clean jobs on just about any species. Wipe nostrils, manure spots (ones that you only see of course four minuets before the class), wipe the fine layer of dust that gathers on the animals while waiting for your class. Dog poop left by dog before their class. Works great for a last minuet boot shine, great cleaner for saddles, bridles or halters that have gotten dusty while waiting for your class. Great for wiping off dust on cowboy hats. I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of other things we use them for but this is a start.
School uses by: Kindergarten teacher
I keep baby wipes next to the Kleenex boxes for hands after blowing noses. Saves the students from always using the sink, especially during cold and flu season.
Helps with lymphedema by: Anonymous
I use baby wipes with some Apple Cider Vinegar added to them to help keep the folds of skin from my lymphedema clean. I have Lymphedema in my legs and stomach.
Electronic screens by: Brenda
I like to use them to wipe down the computer screen and the TV screen. I also use them to dust. I clean the babies toys with them too.
Light swtich covers by: Anonymous
They get the light switch and the cover clean fast. I don't have to worry about moisture getting in the electric works.
Bloody noses by: Anonymous
My youngest gets a lot of bloody noses. Baby wipes are great at getting blood out of almost anything, especially carpet!
Festivals by: Anonymous
Fantastic for festivals for a wet wipe shower and keeping hands clean also for taking off make-up. Never be without them even if you do not have a baby.
Flushable wipes by: Anonymous
Flush-able aren't flush able. They will clog up the sewer system and septic guys aren't happy with them either. Save yourself a lot of money and just toss them all in the trash.
Hair dye by: Anonymous
I use them to remove hair dye from face.
Switch plates by: Anonymous
I use baby wipes to clean the switch plates.
Desk by: Doris
I use them to wipe off the phone, my computer and my desk.
Must carry by: Graeme Glover
Baby wipes are really needed to carry all the time because you never know when you will need them. It's much better to carry them every time when the baby is with you. I too agree that keeping water bottle in car is also necessary. I am also having the same habit to carry all necessary baby items that may needed while on trips. Well, thanks Dannette for sharing it. God bless you & your baby.
Permanent marker by: Lorraine
My son is ten and I have used baby wipes for cleaning everything. Him, doorknobs, the wall area around the light switch, the table after meals, the handle on the fridge and cabinets,permanent marker, crayon, pen, pencil on the wall or table etc. Everything!
Hair dye by: Anonymous
I use them to remove hair dye from face and neck around hairline.
Airports and airplanes by: Marissa
I bring a package of baby wipes when I travel via planes. Wipe the seats from headrest to arm rest and use in the airplane bathrooms. Always good to bring baby wipes during travels to different countries.
Blinds by: Anonymous
They are perfect for cleaning mini blinds! They are the perfect thickness and just the right wetness without being too wet.
In the bathroom by: Anna
I use baby wipes for personal hygiene when I go to the bathroom. They work better than toilet paper.
And I don't have kids! by: Patti from Cincinnati
I use them for wiping clean the micro suede sofa, to get spots out of carpeting, clean the headliner of the car when a full can of Diet Coke exploded from high temperatures, remove scuff marks off of my heels, remove makeup, remove labels, clean the console, ect.
Switch plates by: Sue
In addition to other uses mentioned I use them for cleaning the switch plates.
Feet and face paint by: Sofia
I also use them to clean dirty feet before I go to bed and to wash face painting, while painting and to wash it all out.
Bathroom cleaning by: Anonymous
I use them also to clean around the bathroom sink, in and around toilet rim, seat, and lid.
Key boards and telephones by: Elizabeth George
I use wet wipes to clean the key boards and telephones.
To disinfect by: Anonymous
For toilet and floor I use disinfectant wipes like Lysol. As long as I'm cleaning I want to sanitize at the same time.
Works Great for Caulk Cleanup and PLEASE DON'T FLUSH! by: Anonymous
I agree that using them to help clean up caulk on your hands, equipment, walls, etc. works GREAT!
Also, I can't stress enough how important it is not to flush any kind of wipe down the toilet. It wreaks havoc on sanitary sewer systems and septic systems. Just please throw them in the trash (even if it's says they're flushable).
Baby wipes do work!! by: Natalie
I can testify to this!
A few years ago we had a function at my home. The morning I was busy preparing and someone opened a pack of corn curls and the dust got all over the white table cloth! The problem is, if you try to dust it off, it tends to "stick" to the fabric. I couldn't take off the cloth to wash it with guests arriving soon. I didn't know what to do! Then I thought, let me try baby wipes, the result was totally amazing! No one could tell that the tablecloth was dirty!!
Now I make sure that I always have baby wipes available!
Clean kids hair by: Nupur
Sometimes when kids are not well and want to avoid shower I give them good cleanup with wet wipe -- their face, neck area, hands and their hair. After that their hair looks like they had shampoo. Brilliant. Other than that very handy when you do house painting. Make up remover, crayon remover, kids dirty hands on wall, any mark on clothes, just use wipes. I can go on and on. They are brilliant. Clean kids feet before going to bed.
Hot Flashes by: Pam, Ireland
I keep a pack of baby wipes in the fridge for when I get a hot flash! They're very cooling.
Clean rubber stamps by: Geraldine
Use baby wipes to clean rubber stamps and keep them conditioned. Less expensive than buying rubber stamp cleaner in small bottles.
clean hands after going to gun range by: Anonymous
I use them to wipe my hands after I've been to the gun range. It helps get off the gun powder from shooting.
toddler seats on supermarket trolleys by: Izza
Use baby wipes to clean the toddler seats on supermarket trolleys. I think its the least clean part of the trolley.
I use them after working on car, great for removing grease!!
Shoe scuff by: Esther Bailey
Baby wipes work great to clean off your tennis shoes or other shoes that might have dirt or scuffs on them. I've been using them for years.
spot cleaning a microfiber couch by: Marimuppet
I have a Micro-fiber sofa, need I say more?! Baby Wipes are THE BEST for spot cleaning! I can't praise them enough. For any really dirty spot, like the arms from greasy hands, I'll saturate the wipe with alcohol and just rub away all the dirt and grease!!
I use them for make-up removal, wiping electronics, my phone, stains on clothing, the list really is endless! I like Aldi's Lullibies- they're cheap too.
Baby wipes takes off marker ink, too. by: Teacher Janet
I am a teacher and we use markers on our white boards. When erasing the blue/black comes off on your hands. By the time it is the end of the class you now have the blue/black scary hands. The students laugh at me. I use baby wipes to clean my hands, believe it or not they get clean.
The other thing is refilling the markers. What a mess that can be. Baby wipes to the rescue. It will clean up any mess and it is the only thing I have found that will clean your hands of the blue/black marker ink.
I always carry a pack in my bag to classes. You never know what to expect to have to clean up.
Not just for babies! by: Anonymous
When I had to do the "clean out" for a colonoscopy gentle baby wipes saved me!
bird droppings off car's exterior paint by: Christina
I attended a car care seminar a few years ago at my dealership. They talked about the way that bird droppings can damage exterior paint. They recommended using baby wipes to remove them because the wipes would not damage the paint or the topcoat. "What's safe for your baby is safe for your 'baby'", lol. I've tried it and it works really well. Saves you the cost of an exterior car wash in a pinch.
Safe for pets by: Linda Austin
My vet told me baby wipes were safe to use on dogs. I use it on my dog. I also have some in my car for when I don't have a damp rag.
rubber stamps cleaning by: Anonymous
Clean off ink from rubber stamps
I add additional cleaners to mine by: Brandy
I use baby wipes for cleaning. I add vinegar, bleach, or Dr. Bronners for general cleaning. I also have one in my work bag, along with my latex gloves and face masks. I bought 2 Huggies designer containers, one for kitchen the other for bathroom, but any liquid cleaner you love just add 1/4-1/2 cup to soak wipes all the way through. Ready to use! Plus I have one for personal use. All containers have are a different color so I don't get confused. I order multi-packs/cases of wipes via Amazon! (affiliate) Deep discounts! I use the unscented ones. HAPPY CLEANING!!!
cleaning shoes by: Anonymous
They are great for cleaning dirt and mud off your sneakers.
makeup remover by: Betty Berry
I have used the baby wipes for years for removing makeup.
removed latex paint from hands, plus more by: Anonymous
I painted my floor with latex paint and this took off all the paint I got all over including my hands. I used Pampers.
When my husband gets oil from the garage on on his hands I give him a wipe. I also use them for dusting and cleaning leather chairs. They are good for a lot of things.
Dog has allergies so I use unscented wipes by: Sandra
My vet said it was okay to use baby wipes on my dog who has allergies. She frequently develops small, red blister-like spots on her stomach. I use unscented baby wipes to gently wipe her stomach to help with the irritation caused by the spots.
Window Sills by: RC
I have white vinyl windows. Baby wipes are the best yet for cleaning the window sills and tracks!! Go! Try it now!
Blackberry juice from faces and hands by: Tania
We went blackberrying in the hedgerows with our nephew and his three littles. The baby wipes remove blackberry juice from hands and faces like magic!
Don't Flush them Down by: Anonymous
Wipes do a brilliant job but all wipes, including so called flushable wipes, take forever to completely disintegrate and they should never be flushed down the loo. They can block drains, not just house drains but also main drains in cities. They combine with fat, form huge balls and eventually cause complete blockages. They float around the oceans, wash up on beaches and have been found in the stomachs of sea life. So please, think of the environment and DON'T FLUSH THEM DOWN.
Use this for just about anything. by: Anonymous
Use this for just about anything. I use on carpet stains, bedspreads & comforters, lamp shades, and more.
Most importantly, do not try to swipe...just blot and use paper towels to remove the stain as this blots up the water from baby wipes.
It’s a no brainer; why spend crazy money on products that claim to remove stains.
Ash Wednesday by: Anonymous
I am a minister, and after applying ashes on Ash Wednesday to parishioners’ foreheads I use baby wipes to clean my hands. In the past had a bowl with warm water, dish soap, and a towel!
Clean your baseboards by: Anonymous
Just use baby wipes to clean your baseboards! Easy. Can do a whole hallway with 6 or less.
Use them for almost everything! by: marimuppet
Kirkland are my favorite because they are lint free. They're great for the craft room- cleaning ink off stamps, wiping away glue, paints, markers, dusting off the sewing machines, sticky messes in the kitchen, electronics, make-up, etc. Oh baby too -:) I should have stock in Kirkland.
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