Over the years I've always looked for the economical way to do my house work and to not buy anything that I had to use and toss in the trash. Like paper towels, napkins and so many other items that were both a waist of money and not good for the environment.
I finally joined the ranks of women/men who will no longer buy Swiffer toss away cloths.
After rooting through my old bath towels I found one and cut it into 6 pieces, zigzagged around the edges with my sewing machine and in a matter of 10 minutes had 6 washable Swiffer cloth's.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Swiffer sweeper. It works so well on my floors and is easy to clean up in a matter of minutes.
I found that dry or wet Terrycloth works just as well picking up dust and dirt.
Yes, I can use my new Terry Cloth cleaners, and simply toss them in the machine to wash.
No more spending on disposal cloths. You know, I used two a day and that can run into serious trash and money.
I'm so proud of me!
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16 comments:
So smart and I love your happy dancer.
Do they really PICK UP the dust and dirt???? If so I am convinced too. But I don't have a sewing machine:(:( XO, Pinky
This is the second time in two days that I've seen someone making their own swipes!
I say KUDOS TO ALL OF YOU!
great project and money saver.
~Pat
What a smart girl you are... a savvy saver too!
Yvonne
I love both the wet and dry Swiffer cloths, but you really have a point about the cost and the waste. I think I'll cut up some old towels, too.
Yes, it works great.
Fantastic idea...I'm all about cutting out the endless spending at the moment when we can reuse & repurpose items we normally throw out.
Thanks for the tip!
x Kerry
Great idea! Saving money makes anybody to do the happy dance! :)
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Since I have towels from when we married (34 years ago!) I could make an endless supply of cloths, dear lady.....now you've given me something to do with them!
I always wondered if the Swiffer sweeper worked or not. Now that I see you love yours, I'm sold. I shall be buying one at my earliest convenience and will be putting the old towels and sewing machine to work.
I use old washclothes on mine. They are the perfect size and like you said they are washable and I love saving money by not buying the Swiffer brand cloths. Love the idea of cutting up an old towel. I have one or two of those around the house I could use. Thanks for sharing.
I have been using old washcloths as swiffer cloths for years. They work great and are the perfect size. I do love the idea of making use of old towels too. I have a few of those I could put to good use. Thanks for the tip.
I love my Swiffer, too, but hate the disposable aspect. Great idea!
Very thrifty and clever idea!
Thank you for this great idea.
What a good idea. I would love for you to drop by My Dream Canvas as well :-) I’m visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays. Really like your blog.
I just bought a small box for around $15, yep they're expensive in The Bahamas. I have tons of wash cloths & towels so I'm going to give this a try, if it works I'll never by another swifter cloth again! I'm now a follower and would appreciate it if you could follow me back. Tx
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