Saving Money on Swiffer Mops
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Wood Floors, what can u mix up for wood floors?
Post By David Harsh (Guest Post)
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I subscribe to Cheapskate Monthly ( http://www.cheapskatemonthly.com ) and Mary Hunt recommends a product called Fabuloso liquid cleaner diluted 1/8 cup per gallon of water but also says that any liquid cleaner for floors like Spic and Span or Mr. Clean will work just fine, even your own homemade cleaner. Just read the label carefully, make sure that it does not require rinsing and dilute the cleaner according to the instructions.
She has an article on her website that says Fabuloso is so concentrated a one-liter bottle (about $2, see http://www.colgate.com for more information) makes 32 gallons of floor cleaner--thats about 8 cents per gallon.
If you want to know how to make your own household supplies (cleaning, health and beauty, garden, craft) she has a 40-page booklet called Cheapskate Solutions that is filled with recipes, formulas and instructions using stuff you already have in your pantry. Send $5 to I Need Some Cheapskate Solutions!, c/o Cheapskate Monthly, P.O. Box 2076, Paramount, CA 90723.
Post by mef1957
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i used the swiffer cloths for my wetjet for a while, it started getting too expensive so i bought some of the reusable cloth baby diapers and used that instead of the cloths, then just toss them in the washer when im done. they actually work better the more you wash them. they become more absorbant.
Post By nicole (Guest Post)
Becareful using the swifer liquid if you have dogs!
Hi,
I recently read about a woman using the liquid swifer cleaner on her floors at home and her dog had gotten very ill and actually died and they ended up finding out that it was from that liquid here the dog would lick the kitchen floors and from ingesting it over time it actually killed the dog. UGH! So please becarefull.
Post By Mandi (Guest Post)
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These are some pretty good ideas! Well I had already thought about taking an old clean dishcloth and using in place of the cloth. I think anything that would fit and be able to be stuffed in those spots to hold it on. It could be wet and then great for quick damp mopping. Also I bought some generic swiffer dry cloth refills at Wal-Mart. I have not tried them yet tho. They were much cheaper tho. Something about the wet ones tho. Have you ever noticed the warning about using them around pets and children? That bothers and worries me. I don't intend to buy those anyway but did get a couple along with my swiffer when I bought it. I think if you read the ingredients you won't want to use those!
Post by Debbie52
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seen on T.V. the coupon for swither mop the would like one
Post By evonne (Guest Post)
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I love my swifter
I always turn it over after the first side gets too dirty. On both the dry and wet swifter towels
Post By Nanette (Guest Post)
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I got a mop with terri cloth covers. I mop with any liquid I want and toss them into the wash on a small load, short cycle, with Oxy Clean and a little laundry soap and warm water. Hang them to dry and they're ready to use again. I have even used them still damp from a previous wash and they work great. I started out with a Clorox Ready Mop, but the mop pads and cleaner were getting too expensive. This was our solution and so far it works great and is good for the environment.
Post By guest (Guest Post)
Clean Swiffer Dusting Cloths
Wash your Swiffer cloths in the washing machine on a delicate cycle and reuse as many times as possible. They pick up lint from clothing items, so wash only with other Swiffers or put in a mesh bag to keep the pills away.
By truerblue
Post by ThriftyFun
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I use generic disposable diapers because someone left a package here. When I run out of those I use the dollar store face cloths. I find they work better if you double them up. .... and no paper to put into the landfill.
Post By annie (Guest Post)
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I had seen a while back about mixing vinegar and water half and half, then adding whatever essential oil desired for the smell. I did that, but had trouble putting it back into the bottle. Louise had a much better idea for that!
I use my husband's old socks over the mophead to Swiffer with though. They pull right off and wash to re-use.
Post By Beth (Guest Post)
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I made my own cleaning solution by mixing some Spic'n' Span floor cleaner, warm water and a little bit of rubbing alcohol. I cut a small hole in the end of the swiffer bottle with a very sharp knife and used a cheap turkey baster to put the solution in the bottle. I then put several layers of duck tape over the hole I made. It works fine. My floors seem cleaner, also. I have all ceramic tile floors, except for the bedrooms, so I need to be able to clean them, easily, but inexpensively. Swiffer solution is too expensive.
Post By Louise B. (Guest Post)
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I use baby wipes and any kind of cleaner should be okay.
Post By suzi homemaker (Guest Post)
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Proctor & Gamble, the manufacturer of Swiffer products, puts a coupon flier in the Sunday paper every few weeks where I live. I never buy Swiffers without a coupon.
Post By Allison (Guest Post)
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I started making my own swiffer wet cloths. They are way too expensive for the little amount of floors in my house. I felt that I was always wasting them.
I went to the dollar store and bought a bunch of face cloths, some all purpose cleaner (store brand pine sol) and an air tight container. Put the facecloths in the container and pour in all of the cleaner. Just use them on the swiffer like you would the wet cloths. Launder them and return them to the container.
Post By Liz (Guest Post)
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