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!
I'm linking up to
So smart and I love your happy dancer.
ReplyDeleteDo they really PICK UP the dust and dirt???? If so I am convinced too. But I don't have a sewing machine:(:( XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteThis is the second time in two days that I've seen someone making their own swipes!
ReplyDeleteI say KUDOS TO ALL OF YOU!
great project and money saver.
~Pat
What a smart girl you are... a savvy saver too!
ReplyDeleteYvonne
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.
ReplyDeleteYes, it works great.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea...I'm all about cutting out the endless spending at the moment when we can reuse & repurpose items we normally throw out.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI love my Swiffer, too, but hate the disposable aspect. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteVery thrifty and clever idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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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