new improved swiffers

so I was tired of spending way too much for those disposable swiffer dusters and made some washable ones out of fleece. they are quick and easy, and work great. I highly recommend making your own. :)

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danielle_thomas says:

HOly cow you are so smart! These things would sell like gangbusters on etsy!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

pinkpaisley says:

What a great idea!! I"m gonna do that RIGHT NOW!! You are a genius.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

WellerMade says:

Well I want some. You need to put your Etsy link on your profile, paisley.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

shadow planet says:

That is a really great idea! I'm thinking of starting a crafty/recycling club at the HS where I teach and this would definitely be one thing we'd do!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Geek + Nerd says:

What a SPLENDID idea!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

heather hales DESIGNS says:

That is a FANTASTIC idea, perfect for my wood floors!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

leedav says:

Last time I bought some, I promised my husband I'd make some. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sk8ordiehard says:

ooo, perfect! I've been tucking wash cloths into the "mophead" but I think your design is much better!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Very good! Swiffers work very well, but I hate the whole "just use it once and throw it away" mentality. That's not convenience, that's just wasteful.

Your idea is great. Very resourceful, economical, and green! :-)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

merwing✿little dear says:

Thanks for all the comments!! These are so easy to make, I hope you guys will be inspired. :)
We've been cleaning out our house and it's appalling how much stuff we've thrown out. aside from everything we're taking to the Salvation Army. Any little bit you can save from the trash is worth it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

LNsBeatles says:

I agree -- you could sell the pants off of these on etsy :o)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Chicago_Essie says:

well I want to know how to do it!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Irregular Shed says:

That is such a clever idea!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

knitstuffjen says:

tute please!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

spooky daddy says:

But oh wait! we wanted to try this out so we bought a swifer but we found something that works even better than fleece!

cheap microfiber towels from the family dollar!
they suck up the dirt and grime and the ones i got are big enough you can just cut em in half and tuck em like normal pads.
are thick enough you can sweep up the dirt with it and then flip the towel and use it to spot mop.
everyone should try this too!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

merwing✿little dear says:

oh awesome! Thanks for the tip spooky daddy!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

safischer1 says:

such a great idea!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

stellamaria says:

thank you for this. I haven't used this thing once, i got it sitting on a corner of the house. I will try it now :)

@shadow planet if you start this group please send an invitation!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Liberty Images says:

Brilliant idea! *smacks head* Why I didn't think of this, I'll never know, but am very glad you did. :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

daisyduke1371 says:

Yeah! not so much of a genius. Mr. Clean has a reusable magnetic dust mop and it's the same concept and the cloth is reusable over and over just throw it in the washing machine. So there you go. Now go read a book and educate yourselves. xoxoxo
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sk8ordiehard says:

or spend the same amount of money (or a little less) use all natural materials, don't worry about any harmful or toxic chemicals, and all the excess packaging to make the Glorified-Paper-Towel-Mr-Clean-Wipes seem truly lasting and reusable, not support Proctor and Gamble, and make your own knowing they will fit perfectly and will actually wash well for more than 5 or 6 washes.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

merwing✿little dear says:

haha, thanks sk8ordiehard :D
anything you can make yourself outdoes anything mass produced in my book. ;) SUPPORT HANDMADE!!

(BTW, I never said this was purely my idea. I'm sure people have made these before I did. )
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sk8ordiehard says:

yeah, no problem. it's so awesome to see people make things, even if a similar item is readily available.
that's about as punk as it gets these days!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

merwing✿little dear says:

I agree. Fight the establishment!! ;)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Adventurer Josh says:

What was the last book you read Daisyduke1371? Books about Mr. Clean?! Your user name indicates a lack of originality in and of itself. Your comment indicates a lack of knowledge when it comes to spending and a dependance on others rather than self reliance and originality. But if you feel a need to denigrate others while making yourself look foolish to feel better about yourself knock yourself out.

I really like how you like to make negative comments about others but you don't have the courage to own up to them by posting your name or a profile.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

casajavaknits says:

Great idea! Thanks!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Junie Moon [deleted] says:

This is a wonderful and practical idea. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tantos libros...so little time says:

This is a great idea & literally caused me to get a Swiffer duster. ...I love dusting with it, it is actually fun! ...but anyway, if you ever make yourself another cover, could you take some detailed tutorial-type pictures? How did you make the casing to fit it onto the wand thing? Did you make it out of a lighter fabric than the fleece? Also, do you have fleecy fluffiness on both sides of the wand or just the "bottom" side? I'm interested in the idea of the microfiber cloth too, but wonder if fleece doesn't probably pick up more dust because of static electricity, and microfiber is better for actual dirt? HELP! :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

merwing✿little dear says:

www.flickr.com/photos/merwing/2057552929/in/s et-212843/

my instructions are right here! It's really easy. I made this yellow one out of microfiber and it works better than the disposable ones. it has 'dust fingers' on both sides. try it out! :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tantos libros...so little time says:

That's perfect. Thanks so much!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

onaridge2000 says:

What a great idea!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Ja-nelle says:

Do you have a pattern for the swiffer mop head cover? =)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ClaireSky says:

What a wonderful idea! I LOVE it! Thanks!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

hisbohemiangoddess says:

Thanks so much for sharing the pattern! Whether it's microfiber or or fleece, you can easily get fleece remnants if you watch the half off sales at your local fabric stores and get lovely huge pieces of fleece for less than a song.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

yardenxanthe says:

These are awesome!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

blog5058 says:

I was looking for idea to make reusable Swiffer Wetjet refill and stumbled upon your awesome idea.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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