Homemade Car Interior Cleaning Wipes

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Car interior wipes can be expensive and sometimes create lint. It's really easy to make homemade car interior cleaning wipes using a few household ingredients. They are inexpensive to create and will help repel dust, leaving your car's interior smooth and clean.

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Things You'll Need

  • Thick paper towels

  • 3 Tbsp. almond oil

  • 1/2 cup vinegar

  • 3/4 cup distilled water

  • Optional: 2 drops peppermint essential oil

  • Glass jar or container

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1. Make the cleaning solution

Add all liquid ingredients to a large glass container.

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2. Shake to combine

Replace lid on jar or container and shake the liquid really well.

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3. Prep the paper towels

Using a serrated knife, cut a roll of paper towels in half, and then pull the cardboard roll out of the middle.

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4. Add the paper towels to the cleaning solution

Add one half of your paper towels to the jar. If you are using a large roll of paper towels, simply roll as many paper towels together as you can fit through the opening of the jar. Insert in the jar and pull the innermost paper towel up using your finger.

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5. Shake to combine

Replace the lid and shake well, making sure all of the paper towels are wet and soaked through.

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How to Use the Homemade Wipes

To use the homemade car interior wipes, simply remove one wipe at a time from the middle, and wring it out. Wipe your car's interior using the wipes to clean up dust, dirt, and spills with ease, leaving a clean scent and soft, shiny surfaces. Discard used wipes. These wipes are safe for leather seats too!

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