Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths

RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Cynthia (Guest Post) (01/31/2008) Re: Cleaning Laminate Floors -- we just got laminate flooring installed in our kitchen yesterday and when I asked the owner/installer what do I clean it with he said water. I asked him what about specicfic floor cleaners, and he just said use plain water. Sometimes simplicity is the best thing. RE: Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Dot Murphy (Guest Post) (08/12/2007) I cannot find the cloths that fit my swifter mop anywhere ! It is an older one that is 161/2 in. in length and 41/2 in. wide. Where can I get cloths to fit my mop ? Thanks Dot RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By june (Guest Post) (07/28/2007) I just purchased a washable microfiber mop pad from Target in the floor care section with the Method products. The pad sticks onto the velcro part of the Wet Jet mop and is washable (machine or by hand) up to "50" times and then reusable. The mop pad was $4.99 which seems a great price for reusing and good for the environment. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By J.R. (Guest Post) (07/03/2007) Just a note for all of the ladies throwing away the swiffer wet jet cloths. They can be used up to 7 adverage sized rooms( or can use 7 times) before you throw away 1 cloth. Just thought i'd let people know incase this helps. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By jj (Guest Post) (06/16/2007) for my wet jet i cut a bar towel into thirds and sewed the edges. they work like magic and just get thrown in the wash! RE: cleaning laminate floors Post By Enter your name cleoriley (Guest Post) (02/17/2007) Does any one have any suggestions on what to use to clean Laminate Floors swifter wet jet refill solution Post By thrifty mom (Guest Post) (02/12/2007) I refill my wet jet bottles with murphys/water solution for my wood floors. If you prefer a different agent then you can mix the solution for each product. The key is to get a large pair of plyers or wrench of some sort (something with teeth) and undo the cap on the bottles. It might seem tough at first but it will work. Fill with any solution and put cap back on. It is so much cheaper than the refill price. Thanks for all of the great tips on pads. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by Barb (5) | (08/25/2005) Contact To Guest Arlene: I know what you mean about the Wet Swiffer(R) not having "holes" to poke something into. Attach the "hook" side of a Velcro(R) type product in strips on the bottom of the Swiffer (R) head. Then, purchase a piece of super absorbant cloth (I've found it in the dollar strores for about $1/yard). This cloth has a felt-like feel and easily sticks to the "hooks" - by the "hook" side, I'm referring to the "hard" side of the Velcro(R)-like product, not the fuzzy side. When you get the super-absorbant cloth (a fabric store or hardward store would be more than happy to direct you to the product) cut it into pieces about 2" longer and 2" wider than the head. It will stick on perfectly, and you'll have a little "edge" catch any overflow dust or other particles. When done, clean and use over and over again. I've used mine probably 25x or more and they still work. I'm also too cheap to buy the "wet" refill so I simply spray a floor cleaner on the floor and use the Swiffer to wipe up the liquid and dirt. Good Luck!! Substitute for Swiffer Refills Post by ThriftyFun (3785) | (08/24/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Instead of purchasing the Swiffer refill cloths for the Swiffer mop, I simply cut up an old towel and use it in place of the refills. I dip it in Pine-sol and it picks up more dirt than the refill cloths do and saves me a ton of money! By Christine Radovich RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Thong Nguyen (Guest Post) (08/24/2005) I have found out that after clean the cloth with vacuum cleaner, it can be resused for several times and it work great! RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Helping out (Guest Post) (08/14/2005) The Dollar Tree now sells products to go in the swiffer mop. They have both the dry and the wet cloths for only $1 a pack. The dusting ones work pretty good for $1. The wet ones are a bit thin but hey for that price you can double them up. I forgot exactly how many come in a pack but I think 16 dry and 12 wet. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Rusty (Guest Post) (08/11/2005) I had the same problem - resented the cost & trash mess. I found a lady on e-bay that sells reusable, washable pads & for me, they work great. I went & got her e-mail address for you if you're interested... rlovig@n.connect.net. P.S.- This is not from someone who has an interest in promoting her products, but they save $ & work. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Arlene (Guest Post) (08/09/2005) My WetJet Swiffer mop does not have holes on top to push anything down in. How can I attach anything like paper towels or cloths to it to use in place of the wetjet replacement things. I can't afford them. Please help. I have tried cutting a pair of worn socks and sliding them over the ends,and they work but are a little clumsy. Thanks for all the suggestions. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by Maryeileen (291) | (08/09/2005) Profile | Contact Okay, I understand now that this is for dusting. Thanks! RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by Anonymous (134) | (08/06/2005) Contact Maryeileen, the fabric softener is an excellent idea! The softener will attract all the dust on the floor when the cloth is reused. Thanks for the tip Melissa, we appreciate your thoughts! RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by Maryeileen (291) | (08/06/2005) Profile | Contact I don't get the idea of using fabric softener (either diluted with water for liquid, or using a dryer sheet) to CLEAN your floors. Shouldn't there be some sort of cleaning agent used? To my knowledge, fabric softener isn't to be used for cleaning. Thanks. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by tigerfire42498 (6) | (08/05/2005) Contact Have a ? about the swiffer wet towels. We have the pergo laminate floors (that look like hardwood floors). We can only use vinegar to clean them. I buy the swiffer w/vinegar for laminate floors. Can someone give me a recipe if I need to use the vinegar instead of a cleaner. How much water to how much vinegar etc. Thanks Jennifer in KY Substitute for Swiffer Refills Post by ThriftyFun (3785) | (08/05/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact I like my Swiffer mop and duster, but not buying refills. Simply take washcloths or flannel cut to size to fit your Swiffer. Wash in a solution of 1 quart water to 1/2 cup fabric softener and line dry. Store in a ziplock bag. Use wet or dry. When soiled, simply wash in the washing machine and reuse again and again. By Melissa RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Cleaner girl (Guest Post) (05/06/2005) There is a cheap brand of paper towels called VIVA that are very tough and cloth-like. They work well for the swiffer that has the tuck-in holes. As for the wetjet, which has the hook and loop strips, I have found that the pads sold for it remain the best as far as soaking up the junk and keeping it from wiping back out on the floor. I like the suggestion about using a sanitary napkin! I'll have to try that. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By (Guest Post) (02/16/2005) Use a used bounce type sheet or two........you recycle them and they really work! RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By leona (Guest Post) (02/15/2005) I use jay cloths, just sew them into a square. They stick on the swifter great and can be washed many times. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Cheryl from Missouri (Guest Post) (02/15/2005) Use your old washcloths. They're the perfect size. They don't have to be cut down. Just poke the sides in the grooves to hold it on. When it's dirty, just toss in the washer. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Guest (Guest Post) (02/15/2005) I have used old towels and washcloths cut up to the right size. Just fold several layers and then attach a separate layer over the top and tuck in the holes. Can throw away or wash and reuse. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By kristalove (Guest Post) (02/15/2005) I use the disposable cloth diapers all the time around the house - they're great for dusting, dishcloths, everything!! I haven't tried them for the swiffer yet, but I imagine that they would work well for that too. They're thick so they're absorbant - and you can just wash them and re-use them! RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By Kelley from Etna,Me (Guest Post) (02/14/2005) Always over nite pads work sooooo well. I know it sounds funny but they are excellant!!!!! RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post By karen (Guest Post) (02/14/2005) I use the more expensiv paper towels, the thicker ones, still cheaper than swiffer cloths RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by Laura in GA (2) | (02/14/2005) Contact I use papertowels and spray with appropriate cleaner. They are not as durable(depending on brand) but if I'm going to dispose of on 1st use anyway, I get alot more for my dollar. RE: Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths Post by Anonymous (134) | (02/14/2005) Contact Hello Mel, I use micro fibre cloths that I get at the dollar store. They are thick but they go on my swiffer perfectly and I lightly dampen the cloth first. You can use another dry one to dry the floor off after. I have a hardwood floor in my kitchen. I then throw them both in the wash and reuse them again. Hope this helps. http://romantichomesmagazine.co.nr