Best Swiffer Hacks for Sweepers and Wetjets
A few years ago, I received a string of emails from various readers asking if I knew of any cheap or green alternatives to disposable cleaning pads and solutions for the two popular Swiffer brands. Cleaning equipmentSwiffer Sweeper and Swiffer Wetjet. The cost of buying more disposable cleaning pads for a sweeper or wetjet every few weeks can add up quickly, so it’s no wonder those readers were looking for alternatives!
Lucky for us all, it’s possible to take advantage of the ease and convenience of your Swiffer sweeper or wetjet while saving money and reducing waste. All you need is a few simple Swiffer hacks, and that’s what you’ll find in this post!
Check out my best money saving hacks for Swiffer the sweeper And Swiffer wetjet below
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Check out these Swiffer hacks in action in my videos below!
3 Swiffer Hacks That Save Money and Reduce Waste
1. Use reusable sweeper pads
Instead of using expensive disposable sweeper pads, here’s a DIY reusable sweeper pad alternative – a fuzzy sock! Simply slip the sock onto the base of your sweeper and use it as you normally would.
The fuzzy material works like a charm to pick up dust, dirt and hair. When you’re done sweeping, you can wash the gloves with the rest of your laundry, and Use it again and again!
Or if you’re willing to spend a few dollars, you can get one This set of two washable microfiber cleaning pads For Swiffer Sweeper on Amazon. No matter which reusable swiffer pad you choose, you’ll save yourself a lot of money in the long run!
Video: Make your own reusable Swiffer dusting sheet
2. Use reusable wetjet pads
You can use a fuzzy sock on your wetjet like I mentioned for the sweeper, but you’ll only want to use it for mopping up spills or splatters. If you’re mopping large sections of flooring, you’ll need something more absorbent, such as a microfiber cleaning pad.
i got This set of two reusable microfiber cleaning pads For Wetjet on Amazon. Just like reusable sweeper pads, if you switch to reusable swiffer wetjet pads and you’ll start saving money almost immediately!
3. Refill the wetjet bottle with the homemade Swiffer solution
But cleaning pads are only one part of the wetjet equation—the other is those pricey bottles of cleaning solution that snap into the mop. The good news is that it’s easy to make a Swiffer solution at home, which I’ll show you how to do here (plus I’ll share how to refill a Swiffer wetjet bottle after it’s empty!).
DIY Swiffer wetjet cleaning solution
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 3-5 drops of dish soap
Directions:
Add vinegar, water and Dish soap In a small bowl, stir to combine.
To get this homemade solution into a special wetjet bottle, you first need to loosen the cap with some warm water.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil on your stovetop, then turn off the heat. Submerge the bottle cap completely in hot water and keep it there for about 90 seconds.
Next, remove the bottle from the water, put a towel or cloth over the cap and twist – it should come right off!
Pour your prepared cleaning solution into the open bottle, then replace the cap. Shake the bottle gently to make sure everything is mixed, then click the bottle into your wetjet mop. How easy is it?
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