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 01/06/2008 01:47:41 PM · #1
I was wondering if instead of using those swifer pads, if I could use something like bounty. I would have to buy it to see if it could actually mount the swiffer. The replacement pads are expensive here, but the bounty or some other disposable cloth would be cheap. I would also use it with a squirt cleaning liquid like lysol kitchen cleaner. I think this would be the perfect quick floor cleaning solution for me :)
 01/06/2008 02:10:00 PM · #2
I tried paper towels (not sure if it was Bounty or not) and it pretty much fell apart.
01/06/2008 02:51:42 PM · #3
There are generic swiffer like cloths that could work. I find they don't work as well as the swiffer ones though. As far as using paper towels, I've never tried but think they would just push stuff/dust around rather than pick it up.
 01/06/2008 03:31:45 PM · #4
get a mop...


01/06/2008 03:39:49 PM · #5
the amount of wastage with 'disposable' products bothers me. reduce your impact on the environment. that's what i always say. :)
 01/06/2008 03:41:33 PM · #6
I have a swiffer and I hate it .. give me a good broom and a good string mop with some bleach water and the floor comes out clean every time!
 01/06/2008 03:43:52 PM · #7
Save yourself a lot of time and money, stop cleaning it all together. And eventually...you'll have a really cool, retro, dirt floor! ;-P
 01/06/2008 03:50:41 PM · #8
I've got the Swiffer Sweeper Vacuum. It is AWESOME. Again, though........you use those little cloths. I think I have seen generic ones as well.
 01/06/2008 03:57:03 PM · #9
Originally posted by desertoddity:
the amount of wastage with 'disposable' products bothers me. reduce your impact on the environment. that's what i always say. :)

I'll second that!
 01/06/2008 03:59:55 PM · #10
Originally posted by desertoddity:
the amount of wastage with 'disposable' products bothers me. reduce your impact on the environment. that's what i always say. :)


As opposed to mopping with a detergent/soap and then pouring that down the drain and into the water supply. I'd rather have a little piece of cloth/paper in the trash than have floor cleaner in my drinking water.
 01/06/2008 04:03:24 PM · #11
Once when I was moving I was getting ready to clean the shower walls but didn't want to do the bending and such so I put something like the clorox bathroom cleaner cloths on my swiffer (this was before they came out with those shower cleaner tools...another of my ideas stolen lol). It was difficult since they didn't fit exactly right (think I overlapping two of them), you'd be able to make the bounty whatever size you want.

01/06/2008 04:05:22 PM · #12
use 'simple green' and pour it - outside in the dirt.

Originally posted by Spazmo99:
As opposed to mopping with a detergent/soap and then pouring that down the drain and into the water supply. I'd rather have a little piece of cloth/paper in the trash than have floor cleaner in my drinking water.

 01/06/2008 04:11:03 PM · #13
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by desertoddity:
the amount of wastage with 'disposable' products bothers me. reduce your impact on the environment. that's what i always say. :)


As opposed to mopping with a detergent/soap and then pouring that down the drain and into the water supply. I'd rather have a little piece of cloth/paper in the trash than have floor cleaner in my drinking water.


cleaning the dust off the floor with a swiffer doesn't prevent the need for mopping and, as mentioned, there are earth friendly cleaners. i use things that can be washed and reused several times rather than papertowels or swiffer-type products. a little more of a hassle, but worth it to me.
 01/06/2008 04:16:05 PM · #14
I use a washrag. It gets the hard to scrub stuff off better too.
 01/06/2008 04:25:39 PM · #15
get a mop with a scrubber edge and use simple green... ;}

Originally posted by angelfire:
I use a washrag. It gets the hard to scrub stuff off better too.


Message edited by author 2008-01-06 16:26:02.
 01/06/2008 04:26:25 PM · #16
The very thread I was waiting for... Alas, I'm with soupand other environment friendlies, only I rarely use any soap, just water; also I find the string mops shed horribly so I resort to my cotton rag bag - old T-shirts and best of all old towels (washed so many times they don't lint) - very good squatting exercise. Dump water outside. Cleaning is not a free lunch. Don't overdo it, and Good Luck.
 01/06/2008 04:41:05 PM · #17
I LOVE the Swiffer duster (though I shake it out and use it a lot longer than they suggest). I've never found anything that compares.

Having said that, I'm not a fan of the mop. We had one for the ceramic tile floor where I worked, and I found it slow, the spray unpredictable and not particularly good at cutting through dirt, and awkward. I also didn't like the heavy, lingering scent. I MUCH prefer the "old-fashioned" mops with cleaner of my choice.

I haven't tried the sweeper, but I imagine that a broom and dustmop would do about at well :)

Message edited by author 2008-01-06 16:42:16.
 01/06/2008 04:46:13 PM · #18
Originally posted by soup:
get a mop with a scrubber edge and use simple green... ;}

Originally posted by angelfire:
I use a washrag. It gets the hard to scrub stuff off better too.


I don't like mops. they hurt my back. I just get on my hands and knees and use my washrag and sometimes a scrub brush. I've been doing it since I was eight when my mother forced me to and that's how I do it now.
 01/06/2008 04:56:03 PM · #19
Instead of buying the annoying and expensive replacement pads for the swiffer; if you know some one who can crochet, ask them nicely if they will make you one of these or one of these. When dirty, you can just toss them into the washing machine with the rest of your laundry, and reuse.

As stated before, regular bleach and water are an excellent household cleaner for pretty much any use.
 01/06/2008 05:20:22 PM · #20
I'm back and what an overwhelming response :) I want an alternative to the old mop and slop and the swiffer looks like it can maneuver easily under certain types of furniture. Because it can swivel. I like ktyocum's idea the best. I'll get the swiffer and make on of those. Thanks
 01/06/2008 05:30:41 PM · #21
I have cut up old sweatshirts, using one that came with the mop as a pattern and just cut some out. Put the fuzzy side out, push the tabs in the holes, you can wash them or toss em out and make more.
 01/06/2008 05:36:27 PM · #22
I assume the swiffer's attraction is its size? The fact that it is compact and flat enough to get under furniture?

If that is the case, you'd be better off with a microfibre mop. I have that is similar to this one.

I have washed the pads in the machine many times and they are still very good. Much cheaper option!
 01/06/2008 05:37:14 PM · #23
Originally posted by debapaka:
I have cut up old sweatshirts, using one that came with the mop as a pattern and just cut some out. Put the fuzzy side out, push the tabs in the holes, you can wash them or toss em out and make more.


I thought about that and i'll be trying it, but i think the crochet pattern may be more effective in picking up dirt.
 01/06/2008 05:54:37 PM · #24
Originally posted by desertoddity:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by desertoddity:
the amount of wastage with 'disposable' products bothers me. reduce your impact on the environment. that's what i always say. :)


As opposed to mopping with a detergent/soap and then pouring that down the drain and into the water supply. I'd rather have a little piece of cloth/paper in the trash than have floor cleaner in my drinking water.


cleaning the dust off the floor with a swiffer doesn't prevent the need for mopping and, as mentioned, there are earth friendly cleaners. i use things that can be washed and reused several times rather than papertowels or swiffer-type products. a little more of a hassle, but worth it to me.


I have enough hassle.
 01/06/2008 05:56:03 PM · #25
And I thought you were all talking about some type of sensor cleaner....
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