Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping

charla · 01-23-2009, 02:38 PM

I'm finding that I am spending a small fortune on swiffer mop replacements. I'd like to figure out something different that's a little cheaper. I don't like using a mop and bucket and I definitely don't like cleaning a floor on hands and knees. Any alternative ideas? Did someone mention one time using microfiber cloths on the swiffer? If so, please tell me more about this option, too. What works best for you?

RiverRock · 01-23-2009, 02:45 PM

What about a bea mop? The kind with foam and a piece that you use to squeeze out the excess water? Another option is a floor duster. I have a tool that has a flat plastic piece that swivels at the end of a pole. I bought a few terry cloth covers that fit over this. My original purpose for it was to dust my walls after we built our house. I bought it from the same specialtly store that we bought the stain and varnish for our hardwood floors. I'm not sure I've seen them for sale since.

Leslie_JJKs_mom · 01-23-2009, 02:47 PM

I went to dollar general and bought a mr clean mop that had a washable swifferlike pad. I bought an extra pad so when one needed to get washed I could use the other one. I have to say I love it. It works both wet and dry . I believe it is microfiber to catch all kinds of dust too.

charla · 01-23-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Leslie_JnJs_mom

I went to dollar general and bought a mr clean mop that had a washable swifferlike pad. I bought an extra pad so when one needed to get washed I could use the other one. I have to say I love it. It works both wet and dry . I believe it is microfiber to catch all kinds of dust too.

I did a search online for this, but can't seem to find the particular one you are talking about. Do you have a link?

RiverRock, I'm pondering the idea of the mop that you squeeze out excess water. I have one of those, but I'm thinking I'd need to use a bucket with that, wouldn't I?

Heather Micaela · 01-23-2009, 02:59 PM

I use a this - have for several years and swear by it. Like aswiffer but reusable

I think there is a version at Bed Bath and Beyond

ETA - I rinse it under the sink then throw it in the wash 1x a week (that is w/ everyday mopping)

Leslie_JJKs_mom · 01-23-2009, 03:05 PM

Sorry I have no idea where to even look on line. I got mine in the store. The pad for it is yellow and white stripes.

Heather Micaela · 01-23-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leslie_JnJs_mom

Sorry I have no idea where to even look on line. I got mine in the store. The pad for it is yellow and white stripes.

The link I posted is similar

01-23-2009, 03:15 PM

Get ANY kind of cloth (I use microfiber ones so there's some texture) & soak in diluted cleaner. Take one out & squeeze excess liquid; attach to Swiffer. Mop. Throw in washing machine.

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Heather Micaela · 01-23-2009, 03:18 PM

IF you use microfiber, you may be able to avoid cleaner except when santitation is need

01-23-2009, 03:21 PM

And you can use the dry microfiber cloths instead of the regular Swiffer dry-cloths.

I use diluted Biokleen AP Cleaner for my wet cloths, btw, so I also pull them out to wipe bathroom counters & shower walls

Happygrl · 01-23-2009, 03:26 PM

Some WAHMs make reusable cloth covers for Swiffers. I got my mom a couple. I can't remember the WAHM but, if you're interested, I'll find out.

I have a mop that I got from QVC. You fill the handle up with cleaner (I use water & vinegar), the cloth heads are reusable and the handle squirts the fluid onto the floor. Love it.

Rabbit · 01-23-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatieMae

Get ANY kind of cloth (I use microfiber ones so there's some texture) & soak in diluted cleaner. Take one out & squeeze excess liquid; attach to Swiffer. Mop. Throw in washing machine.

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Yup. Super simple, and no buying new stuff.

brandi · 01-23-2009, 03:39 PM

I just use a wash cloth and a spray bottle with sal suds. I use a dry washcloth to get all the fuzzies from under the furniture. I got tired of buy replacement clothes just to throw them away

mellifera · 01-23-2009, 05:37 PM

I use a damp washcloth with my swiffer. It works well for me!

charla · 01-23-2009, 05:42 PM

Okay, so now on these homemade "swiffer" cloths, can I use vinegar and water solution? Would that be good for cleaning/disinfecting floors (bathroom and kitchen

)? Or is something else better? I'd really like to try a homemade cleaner if someone has one to share.

01-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,670	Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping I'm finding that I am spending a small fortune on swiffer mop replacements. I'd like to figure out something different that's a little cheaper. I don't like using a mop and bucket and I definitely don't like cleaning a floor on hands and knees. Any alternative ideas? Did someone mention one time using microfiber cloths on the swiffer? If so, please tell me more about this option, too. What works best for you? __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

01-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping What about a bea mop? The kind with foam and a piece that you use to squeeze out the excess water? Another option is a floor duster. I have a tool that has a flat plastic piece that swivels at the end of a pole. I bought a few terry cloth covers that fit over this. My original purpose for it was to dust my walls after we built our house. I bought it from the same specialtly store that we bought the stain and varnish for our hardwood floors. I'm not sure I've seen them for sale since. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

01-23-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
Leslie_JJKs_mom Rose Garden loving my family since 1991 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rural SW Missouri Posts: 6,945	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping I went to dollar general and bought a mr clean mop that had a washable swifferlike pad. I bought an extra pad so when one needed to get washed I could use the other one. I have to say I love it. It works both wet and dry . I believe it is microfiber to catch all kinds of dust too. __________________ Leslie (ISFP) Mommy to our valentine sweetheart, Jessica Lynn, and March Jellybean, Kaitlyn Elizabeth. My heart is overflowing with love for my precious girls. Wife to my best friend Homeschooling, sometimes co sleeping mommy to a teenager and sweet little one

01-23-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
Heather Micaela Rose Garden Bar/Bat Mitzvah picture with husband Michael. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Within sight and earshot of the Disneyland fireworks Posts: 39,893	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping I use a this - have for several years and swear by it. Like aswiffer but reusable I think there is a version at Bed Bath and Beyond ETA - I rinse it under the sink then throw it in the wash 1x a week (that is w/ everyday mopping) __________________ Heather ESFJ T4 Messianic Joshua-13 Christina- 11 Amalia Linda-8.5 Trinity-7 Gabriel-5 w/ADHD, ASD & Dyslexia Taylor Jordan11/15/04 SkyeDakota10/12/05 Life is a pile of good things & bad things The good things don't always soften the bad things but the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things

01-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#6
Leslie_JJKs_mom Rose Garden loving my family since 1991 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rural SW Missouri Posts: 6,945	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping Sorry I have no idea where to even look on line. I got mine in the store. The pad for it is yellow and white stripes. __________________ Leslie (ISFP) Mommy to our valentine sweetheart, Jessica Lynn, and March Jellybean, Kaitlyn Elizabeth. My heart is overflowing with love for my precious girls. Wife to my best friend Homeschooling, sometimes co sleeping mommy to a teenager and sweet little one

01-23-2009, 03:15 PM	#8
KatieMae Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping Get ANY kind of cloth (I use microfiber ones so there's some texture) & soak in diluted cleaner. Take one out & squeeze excess liquid; attach to Swiffer. Mop. Throw in washing machine. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

01-23-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
Heather Micaela Rose Garden Bar/Bat Mitzvah picture with husband Michael. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Within sight and earshot of the Disneyland fireworks Posts: 39,893	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping IF you use microfiber, you may be able to avoid cleaner except when santitation is need __________________ Heather ESFJ T4 Messianic Joshua-13 Christina- 11 Amalia Linda-8.5 Trinity-7 Gabriel-5 w/ADHD, ASD & Dyslexia Taylor Jordan11/15/04 SkyeDakota10/12/05 Life is a pile of good things & bad things The good things don't always soften the bad things but the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things

01-23-2009, 03:21 PM	#10
KatieMae Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping And you can use the dry microfiber cloths instead of the regular Swiffer dry-cloths. I use diluted Biokleen AP Cleaner for my wet cloths, btw, so I also pull them out to wipe bathroom counters & shower walls

01-23-2009, 03:26 PM	#11
Happygrl Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Back in the Hoosier State Posts: 8,301	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping Some WAHMs make reusable cloth covers for Swiffers. I got my mom a couple. I can't remember the WAHM but, if you're interested, I'll find out. I have a mop that I got from QVC. You fill the handle up with cleaner (I use water & vinegar), the cloth heads are reusable and the handle squirts the fluid onto the floor. Love it. __________________ ~Tricia~ ENFP & Type 1 Wife to Jim 01/08/00 Mama to Elizabeth 10/01/04, Benjamin 01/27/08 and Matthew 04/25/10 Facebook

01-23-2009, 03:39 PM	#13
brandi Deactivated 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything that you do, because you are his dear children. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,814	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping I just use a wash cloth and a spray bottle with sal suds. I use a dry washcloth to get all the fuzzies from under the furniture. I got tired of buy replacement clothes just to throw them away

01-23-2009, 05:37 PM	#14
mellifera Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,590	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping I use a damp washcloth with my swiffer. It works well for me!

01-23-2009, 05:42 PM	#15
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,670	Re: Alternative ideas for swiffer mopping Okay, so now on these homemade "swiffer" cloths, can I use vinegar and water solution? Would that be good for cleaning/disinfecting floors (bathroom and kitchen )? Or is something else better? I'd really like to try a homemade cleaner if someone has one to share. __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

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