This is a very simple recipe to make your own GIY (Green-It-Yourself) Pet Wipes. You'll notice that I recommend using the Unscented Pure-Castile Soap and that is because it contains no essential oils, which can be overwhelming for cats and I will use these on all my pets. If you're making these only for dogs, you could use one of the scented Pure-Castiles, though Tea Tree essential oil is not recommended for animals as it can be toxic to them. Here’s the recipe:
Small batch-best for small-sized wipes & small pets
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, Unscented
• (360 mL) distilled or purified water
Larger batch-best for large wipes, large dogs & frequent use (such as muddy days at my house!)
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, Unscented
• 3 c. (720 mL) distilled or purified water
Combine the two ingredients in a jar.
Reusable wipes
As I mention in the video, one option is to use reusable cloths or washcloths. Washcloths and upcycled old t-shirts cut to size work great, and you can pick the size, shape, and fabric that suits your pet family member’s needs best. I hang used cloths to dry, and then wash along with my weekly rag load.
• Place the cloths in a closeable container and pour the soap solution over it.
Disposable wipes
Another option is to make disposable wipes with paper towels. For smaller disposable wipes, you can cut the roll in half (an electric knife works particularly well.)
• Place the paper towels in a closeable container and pour the soapy solution over. Let it sit for a bit to absorb the liquid. Then, you will be able to remove the central cardboard tube. The towels will dispense easily from the middle.
Store wipes in a closeable container that can hold a liquid. This can be a baby wipes container or any jar with a fitted lid, like a large mayo, peanut butter, or pickle jar.
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