Make A Reusable Swiffer Cover
I don’t like Swiffers. To me, they seem more of a marketing tool than a cleaning tool. Instead of using a sponge on your mop–which take forever to wear out–they convince you to buy these disposable cloths instead. As a consequence, you have to keep buying more of the cloths to continue to clean your house.
Still, I understand why some people like Swiffers. Mops get gross. It is hard to change the sponge, and when you do, they are expensive to replace. You don’t have to store a bucket for mop water. It is more convenient to use a Swiffer.
That’s why I like the idea of making your own Swiffer cover, like this one from Berlin’s Whimsy:
It is a reversible, washable Swiffer cover made from old towels. I love it. When it is gets dirty, you simply throw it in the machine. No more buying disposable Swiffer cloths, which saves money. And since it’s from recycled towels, it probably costs almost nothing to make.
Incidentally, the mop I use is very similar to this. It’s possible to buy mops that have washable fabric pads. Since it’s so easy to clean, I shouldn’t have to replace this mop for a long time, not until the fabric wears out. And maybe then I’ll just make the replacement myself. (Via Craft)
