Do you Swiffer?
I like my Swiffer. It's easy to use for light mopping and touch up jobs. However, I don’t like the cost of the cleaning pads. Seems like I’m always running out!
I ran across a money saving tip that someone mentioned that they use an adult pad (like Depends) instead. Yes, I tried it. It worked okay but I wasn’t crazy about them and neither was my teenage daughter.
On the other hand, I had this micro-fiber kitchen towel that I didn’t like. I like micro-fiber material for things like cleaning glass but not to dry dishes or counters.
I decided to cut the towel up to fit the bottom of the Swiffer. I was able to get 6 cleaning pads from just one towel! I surged around the cut edges to prevent fraying and raveling. ** If you don’t have a surger, you can just run a zig-zag stitch around the cut edges.
My original thought was to either attach my custom pads by either a piece of zelcro or sewing a small elastic band around the edges. But once I stuck it to the bottom of the pad to measure….. It stayed STUCK to the bottom of the Swiffer!!
This is such a “green”er solution too. Now I just throw them into the wash when I’m done.
I love this idea! I also hate the waste and having to buy new ones. I've never thought of cutting up a microfiber cloth for the wet swiffer. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever Carrie--GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteI love my Swiffer, but I dry Swiffer. When I run out of sheets I just use a couple of used dryer sheets and presto!
ReplyDeleteGloria
great idea. I love to swiffer :o)
ReplyDeleteWe must be sisters! I did this too! With the regular swifter. The best thing is you can take it off and wash it!
ReplyDeleteI have the rubbermaid mop that is basically like the wet swiffer but with a reusable pad...I hate having just one and never thought of making my own!
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ohhh this has my heart singin...I love anything cleaning related:)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea!! I never would have thought to try something else... but I always cringe when I have to buy a box of swiffer pads. haha!
ReplyDeleteI have a linky party every Tuesday if you're interested in linking up- I just think this is such a great idea! Here's this weeks link:
http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/04/tutorial-tuesday-linky-party-bamboo.html
Such a clever idea Carrie! I really like it. :)
ReplyDeleteI Swiffer - I've been meaning to make my own pads but haven't done it yet.
ReplyDeleteI have a dry Swifter not a wet one but I may just try it.
ReplyDeleteOh this is a great idea! but I can't sew! I wonder if there's another way.....?
ReplyDeleteI like this idea too! Really a great idea to be able to recycle instead of paying money for the swifter refills. Big Thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteQuestion, do you throw the dirty rags in with your normal wash? I always wonder what people do because I don't have enough for a "rag" load.
I DO swiffer....What a GREAT IDEA! SO DOING THIS! You SMAAAAART!
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Thanks so much for linking up at my little party Carrie, I feel so special! I just wanted to let you know that I'll be featuring your DIY Swiffer pads on my Saturday Linky Party favorites! :)
ReplyDeleteI do this with microfiber cloths too! I did a post on some other ways to make homemade dry swiffer covers too.
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ooh i love one of those swiffer! great idea!
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Susan at http://tea-diary.blogspot.com
Great idea! (My one try at one for a dry swiffer was a flop) Plus, it will be a great project to practice sewing with my 1st serger. (still in the box!)
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I use this, too! Great minds think alike :) Really appreciate you linking this up at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
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