Wet wipes are some of the most versatile items you can have. From use in personal hygiene and baby care to household cleaning, first aid, and pet care, various types of wet wipes can be used in many ways.
However, storing wet wipes is often an issue for plenty of people. Some complain that no matter where they store them, whether in the car, purse, or bathroom, their wet wipes, especially the ones at the top, always dry out.
Don’t harm your baby’s skin or your own by using dry wipes. Also, don’t throw them away and waste money buying new ones every time your wet wipes are no longer moist. Instead, you should learn how to keep your wet wipes wet.
Storing your wet wipes properly is the first step to prevent them from drying out. In this article, we will discuss several easy ways to keep your wet wipes wet so they can serve their purpose. Read on for some helpful tips.
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How to Prevent Wet Wipes from Drying Out
- Buy ones in resealable packaging
Wet wipes come in various types of packaging, some resealable, others not. If you want yours to stay wet, buy wet wipes in a resealable pack and keep them in it to prevent the moisture evaporating.
Whenever you open the pack to remove a wipe sheet, ensure you close the seal properly. Getting wet wipes in a resealable bag or box only to let them dry out by leaving the packaging open and exposed to the elements would be a waste.
- Store wet wipes in an airtight container/bag
Perhaps you bought wet wipes in packaging that isn’t resealable or want to transfer them to another container for aesthetics or other reasons. You can prevent your wet wipes from drying out by storing them in airtight containers or bags such as, a wet wipe holder/dispenser, a Ziploc bag or a small Tupperware/plastic container.
Remove the wet wipes from their original packaging or place them in the container while they’re still in their packet to further prevent evaporation.
- Put the pack upside down
One of the best ways to keep your wet wipes wet is to put the pack upside down on a flat surface when not in use. Keeping the package upside down ensures that when you turn it over to get a wipe sheet, the ones at the top will be the most moist.
Additionally, the weight of the wet wipes still inside the box will put pressure on the opening, making it harder for moisture to escape.
- Store your wipes in a cool, dry place
Your wet wipes are more likely to dry out when stored in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near another heat source. Prevent evaporation and keep your wet wipes wet by storing them somewhere cool and dry.
- Buy several small packs instead of one big one
If you don’t use wet wipes often or if you usually find yourself (or other people in your household) leaving wet wipes exposed despite trying not to, you can reduce chances of your wet wipes drying out by purchasing small packs instead of one big one.
You could also buy a large pack with smaller sealed packets inside so you can open and use some while the rest are still in sealed packets. When done with a small pack, the others will still be new and moist when you need them.
- Don’t use the top wipe
Some people avoid eating the top slice of bread, instead opting to eat the slices that are under it first. They do this because they dislike the crusty top slice and also in order to keep the inner slices of bread from drying out so they are fresh for longer.
You can do the same with wet wipes.
When the pack is stored right side up, the top wet wipe sheet is usually drier than the rest. Using it exposes the next sheet to the same conditions that dried out the first one. To keep your wet wipes wet, avoid the top sheet and use the one beneath it first.
- Rehydrate dry ones
If your wet wipes are already dried out, don’t throw them away. You can easily get them wet again. When you are ready to use your dried-out wet wipe, pour a little water on it to rehydrate it, and it will serve its purpose almost as well as a new one.
For extra safety, you can use distilled or boiled water instead of tap water, especially if you’re trying to moisten wipes for use on a baby.
Final Thoughts
Wet wipes are a key part of many people’s personal hygiene routine, hence one should find ways to keep them in good condition so they can serve their desired purpose. If your wet wipes often dry out, use the above tips to keep them wet and rehydrate them if needed.
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