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Post by Freefallfast on May 2, 2022 14:21:09 GMT
Why use baby wipes to clean stamps.
Seems wasteful.
And bad for the environment.
And expensive.
Why not a stamp cleaner or maybe a wet rag?
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Post by Freefallfast on May 2, 2022 16:42:02 GMT
Maybe not so controversial. Lol.
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Post by pinklady on May 2, 2022 16:48:54 GMT
I previously used the Stampin up scrubber and their cleaner. The stamp pad would get dirty quickly and my stamps were not getting clean and when I stamped the colors weren't clean. So I moved to the Kirkland baby wipes. I don't find it too expensive. Honestly, I've never thought about the environment. I still use baby wipes for other stuff in my everyday life so I can't/won't quit.
I still use my Stampin up scrubber pad for intricate stamps with fine lines.
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Post by scrapnnana on May 2, 2022 17:31:53 GMT
I used to use baby wipes because it worked better than the stamp scrubber did. Now I use a stamp shammy, which works just as well for me as the baby wipes did, is more economical in the long run, and hopefully better for the environment (not sure what it’s made of, so I’m not totally sure of the last point).
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Post by CardBoxer on May 2, 2022 17:35:12 GMT
I used to use Costco (Kirkland) baby wipes to clean my stamps and hands. For the reason you mention, I switched to small microfiber cloths and water, and occasionally use Hero Arts (Stewarts) stamp cleaner, again with microfiber cloths. The cloths are washed in the washing machine. I’ll still use a baby wipe once in a while, especially for a mess that needs to be tossed. They grab ink so well that seconds after wiping ink off of stamps, the cloth can be used on hands or other stamps and still pick up new ink and not leave any. I bought a big bundle so just save them up for one washing. It’s been nice to see some well known card makers using microfiber cloths, Lawn Fawn’s Shammy, etc. These are the towels I use, and sometimes larger bundles are cheaper than smaller ones - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANZHG7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Post by don on May 2, 2022 17:49:15 GMT
I use baby wipes because I got 6 really big bags of them for free, and they work just fine.
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Post by GiantsFan on May 2, 2022 18:55:01 GMT
Why use baby wipes to clean stamps. Seems wasteful. And bad for the environment. And expensive. Why not a stamp cleaner or maybe a wet rag? I agree with you. But I'm sure I do a lot of other "bad for the environment" and wasteful things in other areas of my life so no call out on anyone from me. |
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Post by azcrafty on May 2, 2022 18:58:31 GMT
I use microfiber clothes and shammie or what ever they are from the car department.
I never really used baby wipes for stamp cleaning.
I already feel bad throwing paper away , now I'm thinking to make handmade paper out of them, but I'm too lazy 😆
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Post by kkrenn on May 2, 2022 20:13:53 GMT
I love my Lawn Fawn shammy but sometimes I forget to wet it so I grab a baby wipe.
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Post by MichyM on May 2, 2022 20:23:03 GMT
In the past 6+ months I gave up paper napkins (for cloth) and paper towels (for swedish dish cloths). They were very easy changes for me to make. I do keep one roll of paper towels on hand because I have 2 cats, and they occassionally vomit. Anyhow, while I understand the convenience of using baby wipes (and am tempted), if I started using them it would negate all the positive I'm made by giving up those things. So, I have a Gina K shammy (not super thrilled with it), dampened swedish dish cloth, and small towel on my desk when I stamp. It's nice to feel virtuous in this small way, ha ha!  The guest bath is next to my office, so I do have a sink handy as well. |
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Post by CardBoxer on May 2, 2022 20:23:16 GMT
I love my Lawn Fawn shammy but sometimes I forget to wet it so I grab a baby wipe. Me too, which is partly why I switched from the LF Stamp Shammy to microfiber cloths since I can just spritz water or stamp cleaner on. Or sometimes not use water. Not saying you should - I just got tired of forgetting. |
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Post by MichyM on May 2, 2022 20:27:41 GMT
I love my Lawn Fawn shammy but sometimes I forget to wet it so I grab a baby wipe. Me too, which is partly why I switched from the LF Stamp Shammy to microfiber cloths since I can just spritz water or stamp cleaner on. Or sometimes not use water. Not saying you should - I just got tired of forgetting. Well duh... thank you for that suggestion. I keep a fine mister near the tillandsias in my office. Easier to reach for that than heading over to the sink in the guest bath. <smack self on forehead> |
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Post by CardBoxer on May 2, 2022 21:18:03 GMT
Me too, which is partly why I switched from the LF Stamp Shammy to microfiber cloths since I can just spritz water or stamp cleaner on. Or sometimes not use water. Not saying you should - I just got tired of forgetting. Well duh... thank you for that suggestion. I keep a fine mister near the tillandsias in my office. Easier to reach for that than heading over to the sink in the guest bath. <smack self on forehead> That resonates - Compartmentalization R Us! I like the Ranger Distress Sprayer since it can be set for bigger droplets or a fine mist. In case you’re in the mood for cheap enabling. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on May 2, 2022 23:11:09 GMT
I use a shammy (a piece of an Absorber that I bought at Walmart years ago). However, I also have baby wipes. I only use the shammy for stamps, but use the baby wipes for a lot of other things when I need something wet. I find the shammy cleans my stamps better. The baby wipes are usually to clean ink off my fingers and everywhere else it gets when I'm stamping.
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Post by kkrenn on May 3, 2022 0:55:41 GMT
I love my Lawn Fawn shammy but sometimes I forget to wet it so I grab a baby wipe. Me too, which is partly why I switched from the LF Stamp Shammy to microfiber cloths since I can just spritz water or stamp cleaner on. Or sometimes not use water. Not saying you should - I just got tired of forgetting. Where did you get your microfiber cloths? |
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Post by don on May 3, 2022 1:15:03 GMT
I already feel bad throwing paper away , now I'm thinking to make handmade paper out of them, but I'm too lazy 😆 I was going to do that too. Built a frame, bought the screen got a big bowl, and cut up a bunch of scrap paper. Then my inner adult said "you're kidding". He was right so I had to find places to stow everything. |
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Post by CardBoxer on May 3, 2022 1:47:17 GMT
Me too, which is partly why I switched from the LF Stamp Shammy to microfiber cloths since I can just spritz water or stamp cleaner on. Or sometimes not use water. Not saying you should - I just got tired of forgetting. Where did you get your microfiber cloths? These are the ones I’ve purchased. The prices change, sometimes with larger bundles costing less than smaller ones. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANZHG7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Post by kkrenn on May 3, 2022 4:43:06 GMT
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Post by scrappymeg on May 7, 2022 4:20:25 GMT
I have two kids still in diapers, so I have lots of baby wipes around the house already, that's why I use them.  |
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Post by cmpeter on May 7, 2022 23:26:24 GMT
I use the LF stamp shammy (it's better than Gina K's). But, my craft room is in the office and sometimes it's easier to grab a baby wipe if I don't feel like going up two flights of stairs for water.
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Post by CardBoxer on May 8, 2022 17:28:15 GMT
I forgot to mention I use a squirt bottle with water to spray the stamps—or the microfiber cloth if just a bit of ink. Ranger’s Distress spray bottles work for me since I have a couple and they hold a decent amount, plus can spray large drops or a fine mist, and can be locked. But any spray bottle would do. I just tended in the past to get leaky ones.
To clean the glass mat underneath if more than water is needed I use expired Purell hand sanitizer or a little alcohol. The microfiber cloths get incredibly stained but no ink comes off.
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Post by scrapperal on May 9, 2022 0:27:56 GMT
I use a shammy, baby wipes, and cut up tee shirt rags. Usage depends on where I am and what is handy. I think that scrapbooking/card making takes it toll on the environment (transportation of goods from China, lots of packaging, wasted products/leftovers that get tossed) so I try to be environmentally responsible or even more responsible in other areas of my life to offset my hobby.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on May 14, 2022 14:03:39 GMT
I agree with you. I bought wipes at the beginning of the pandemic and I'm still using them up, but I'm not planning to replace them. I keep my current wipe in an air-tight container, and re-use it until it's black, so they last ages. I wonder about the environmental impact of using water to wash a scrubber every time (because it would go mouldy if I used it in the same way as a wipe) versus the wipe. Actually I have an old face flannel that has developed holes. I think I'll fish it out of the recycling bag, and cut it up and try it out. Thank you for the inspiration.  |
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The guest bath is next to my office, so I do have a sink handy as well.
