Comments for Wash And Reuse Swiffer Duster Cloths

Wash And Reuse Swiffer Duster Cloths

2007-04-06T05:54:02Z

Swiffer duster refills are expensive, but reader Jen says you can get more uses out of your Swiffer duster cloths by handwashing them with laundry detergent.

"They don't get totally clean, but you can definitely get 2-3 more uses out of them," says Jen.

Neat! — BEN POPKEN

(Photo: Crystl)

Comment from pambamboo on 2007-04-09

2007-04-09T07:25:22Z

Method dusting cloths are made out of corn so they're compostable too! Mehod is the greatest!

Comment from adamondi on 2007-04-07

2007-04-07T05:17:19Z

Yeah. If you are having to hand wash and reuse swiffer pads, then it may be a good idea to just get yourself an actual mop and just hand wash (and microwave while still moist) the sponge heads.

Comment from WindyKindy on 2007-04-06

2007-04-07T00:57:35Z

Or you can just get durable paper-towels. They work just as well.

Comment from UASteph on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T22:22:31Z

For microfiber cloths, pass up the ones in the cleaning aisle and head back to automotive. They often have them in multipacks for much less.

Comment from Roosh on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T21:31:38Z

or you can just buy a mop

Comment from kerry on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T20:08:41Z

@Dustbunny: Ooh! Deodorant! I have the Method sweeper (hate the name, "omop") with the microfiber mop head, and it does a good job with wet cleaning. I might buy a couple more to use for dry dusting. I just hate buying disposable stuff, so even though their duster cloths are compostable I still feel like it's a waste.

Comment from Dustbunny on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T06:32:38Z

@kerry:

Method also makes a wood-floor duster/wet clean thingie. It comes with microfiber cloths and a fabric cleaning thing, plus a bottle of cleaning liquid.

I heart Method. Target is going to start carrying their new shower gels, soaps and deodorants starting this month.

Comment from kerry on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T06:27:46Z

I have reusable microfiber cloths from Method (about $5 apiece) and affix them to the swiffer in the traditional manner. They can usually do a few rooms' worth of wood floors, when they're dirty I throw them in the laundry pile.
Method makes their own swiffer-style duster now. I bought one, and the mop head is great for wet cleaning, but I don't like their dusting cloths and the head of the thing is too large to use their microfiber cloths. Jerks.

Comment from clarity on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T06:09:44Z

a piece of polarfleece-type fabric cut to size also works very well as a washable refill.

Comment from Ben Popken on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T05:32:26Z

@mopar_man: Here's one for the cleaning solution refill.

Comment from mopar_man on 2007-04-06

2007-04-06T05:20:34Z

Or just buy some of the well-made reusable ones available on Ebay. There's also recipes online for refilling the cleaning solution.