To avoid the spilling from happening, I purchased a box of individually wrapped rubbing alcohol wipes from Walmart. It was under $2 for a box of...oh darn, I can't find the box, but I think there were 250 individually wrapped wipes. I keep a few in my pencil case, in the binder flap, etc. They're the perfect size, about 1"x1" and you never have to worry about spilling it.