7 Unexpected Uses For Lysol Wipes Around The Home
Lysol wipes are mostly seen as a go-to for quick disinfecting. Kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, and doorknobs are all common spots for Lysol, but what about the things you might not think to wipe down? If you’ve got a container of them in the cupboard, here are a few smart, lesser-known ways to put them to use around your home.
1. Shoe Sole Scrubber
Got dirt or gunk stuck to the bottom of your shoes? A Lysol wipe can help loosen and remove it fast, especially dried mud or sticky messes like spilled drinks. This is especially handy if you don’t want to drag outdoor dirt inside. Keep a container by the door and do a quick wipe-down before putting shoes away. It’s also a great hack before packing shoes in a suitcase or gym bag, it’ll keep the rest of your stuff cleaner.
2. Refresh Your Purse or Backpack
Purses, totes, and backpacks get gross inside, especially at the bottom. Crumbs, makeup dust, old receipts, sticky wrappers. Pull everything out and use a Lysol wipe to go over the interior lining. It picks up dirt, helps neutralize smells, and dries quickly, so you can put everything right back in. You can also wipe down the handles and outer zipper pulls. It’s a simple swipe, especially helpful between deeper clean-outs.
3. Clean Phone Chargers and Cords
Cords and chargers collect grime fast, especially if they sit on the floor or get tossed in bags. Wiping them down with a Lysol wipe helps remove the dirt and dust, especially that which builds up where the cord meets the plug. It also helps prevent that gross black gunk that collects on white cords over time. Just unplug everything first and make sure it’s fully dry before use.
4. Wipe Down Houseplant Leaves
It might sound odd, but houseplants (especially large-leaf ones like a big rubber trees or monsteras) can collect a surprising amount of dust. A lightly wrung-out Lysol wipe can gently remove surface buildup. This not only helps them look better but allows more light to reach the leaves. Just don’t use this on delicate or fuzzy-leaved plants. Stick to smooth, hardy leaves and use a very light touch.
5. Disinfect Shopping Bags
Reusable grocery bags rarely get washed, but they touch a lot of surfaces, like store counters, car floors, and the bottoms of shopping carts. Use a Lysol wipe to quickly clean the inside and outside of your most-used bags, especially after a big trip. It cuts down on lingering food smells and helps prevent cross-contamination between trips.
6. Deodorize the Inside of Trash Drawers or Bins
Sometimes, trash smells linger even after the bag is changed, especially if your bin lives inside a cabinet or drawer. After taking out the trash, use a Lysol wipe to clean the sides, bottom, and even the inside of the cabinet door. It helps neutralize lingering smells and cuts through gunk buildup you didn’t even know was there.
7. Clean Makeup Packaging and Hair Tools
Makeup containers and hair tools get dusty, grimy, and coated with product over time. Use a Lysol wipe to clean mascara tubes, powder compacts, and hairbrush handles. You can even wipe down your straightener or curling iron when it’s cool. It doesn’t just make them look nicer, it helps reduce bacteria transfer from hands to face. And yes, it’s way easier than taking everything to the sink.
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Lysol wipes are more useful than we give them credit for. A lot of these small cleaning jobs get ignored simply because they feel like “extra” work, but with one or two wipes, you can knock them out in a minute or less. Keep a pack where you’ll actually reach for it like near your desk, in the bathroom, or by the front door. You’ll be surprised how much cleaner everything feels when you start tackling these overlooked spots.
Daniel Mitchell
