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DIY Swiffer Mops

Submitted by: teresa 07/17/2009 2:50 PM

Do you own a Swiffer Mop and buy the replacement paper cloths for mopping and sweeping?

Stop throwing your money away!!

Buy small wash cloths. They are usually on sale at Target (15pack) for $3. The are in the bath section.

Use the wash cloth on the swiffer mop instead of buying a box of swiffer mop cloths that get thrown away. You can use the wash cloth over and over, just wash it and reuse.

Teresa
Torrance, CA

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what do you use to refill the cleaning fluid? thanks for the tip

Posted by anonymous on July 20, 2009 4:32 PM

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Sorry, but all the dog hair would clog my washing machine. Not a practical solution.

Posted by anonymous on July 20, 2009 9:40 PM

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I wish to thank Teresa from Torence, California for the tip to use wash clothes on the Swiffer Mop.

I get packages of 20 for a dollar at the Dollar Tree, but the wash clothes would be an even greater saving.

Posted by anonymous on July 21, 2009 2:03 PM

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Use microfiber cloths. They work on pet fuzz as well as people fuzz. Just tuck them in and you are set. remove, Shake excess into trash and put in the washer.

Posted by anonymous on July 22, 2009 8:00 PM

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how do you "tuck" cloths or pads to the swiffer mop?

Posted by alonzo on July 23, 2009 1:58 AM

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My swiffer mop does not have the squirting cleaning fluid. I use the original swiffer mop where there are holes in the pad to keep the cloth in place.

That new swiffer mop that sprays while you mop is just another way to make you spend. You have to buy both the swiffer cloths and swiffer solution. A lot of Swiffing money.

Posted by teresa on July 24, 2009 3:43 PM

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for the pet hair use used dryer sheets for the swifter. It works great at getting dog hair off floors

Posted by anonymous on July 29, 2009 3:03 PM

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Thanks for the great Tip!!

Posted by Tropigail on August 08, 2009 8:58 PM

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I don't buy the refills for the mop solution. I use a spray bottle with a small amount of Murphy's Oil Soap and water, spray the floor and then mop over it. I have hardwood floors...

Posted by anonymous on August 21, 2009 9:55 AM

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Hopefully the person saying that dog hair would clog her machine by using washcloths is reading this. Use paper towels to replace cloths that need to be disposed. Just spray some water on the paper towel to help the dog hair "stick". I have the same problem with my long hair and cat hair.

Posted by Patt on August 31, 2009 9:32 AM

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I have found that old cotton socks make a great swiffer cloth. Cut off the top, then cut the foot part down the middle lengthwise. tuck into the holes and "voila". The tops may also be used if it is a tube sock or long enough to tuck in.

Posted by Becky on September 21, 2009 9:42 AM

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Murphys oil soap and water is the worst thing for any hardwood floor or furniture!!! Water and wood do not mix ever!

Posted by Dana on September 24, 2009 3:42 PM

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I do use a swiffer mop, not swiffer wet.
The 37 year old floor tile in my building cannot be improved by any type or amount of cleaners.
I mop with the Swiffer mop using any dry mopping cloths I can buy for as little money as possible. When Swiffer came out, I noticed there seemed to be alot of static electricity in them. I believe that's what made them so effective on hair. When other companies came out with other dry mop cloths, Swiffer and the others seemed to lose much of that static in the competition, so, in my opinion, its not worth paying too much for the brand name because they don't work any better than the cheapies do. I do use the cloths first to dust, then put them on the mop. I use them more than once on the floor, and then turn it over and use it some more.
I've tried using old washcloths, but they don't seem to work as well. I wouldn't use dryer sheets for fear they would make the floor slippery.

Posted by anonymous on September 24, 2009 5:51 PM

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I cut microfiber cloths in 1/2 and use it in my swiffer mop. Either wet or dry picks up dog hair.

Posted by Jeanette on September 24, 2009 5:54 PM

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What a great idea, Jeanette on using Microfiber closths on a Swiffer Mop

Posted by Darrel on September 26, 2009 6:54 AM

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Microfiber cloths can be used wet (for mopping) as well as dry. I use them in my Clorox Ready-Mop on the kitchen and bathroom floors. I also replaced the brand-name cleaning fluid with a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water.

Posted by haverwench on September 28, 2009 6:27 PM

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There is no problem using water on a hardwood floor as long as your mop/cloth is damp (almost dry). You then should go back over the floor to dry. I have hardwood floors in my 10 year old home and the flooring man told me to use a damp mop, Murphy's and dry afterwards.

Posted by anonymous on October 01, 2009 3:35 PM

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When you re-wash whatever cloths you use on your Swiffer, make sure NOT to use fabric softener. It needs the static electricity to pick up the dirt!

Posted by anonymous on October 01, 2009 3:38 PM

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I use Bruce Hardwood cleaner in the spray bottle with my swiffer. Just spray it on the floor and swiff away. Works wonders.

I also use the swiffer to reach the tall sides of my oak entertainment center and the upper cabinet doors in my kitchen. There I use Murphy's oil soap. I have also been known to use the swiffer to spread wood conditioning oil on those surfaces.

Posted by anonymous on October 01, 2009 4:11 PM

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My wife bought a swiffer mop and I only use it for light cleaning between moping well. I use 1 part ammonia to 4 parts water. I've found Granmas mop an bucket with strainer does the best job on tile floors. It also cleans corners better. Some times old fashion does not mean inferior. Jim

Posted by Jim HILL on October 01, 2009 11:13 PM

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