I've stopped fighting the "dirty-bottom sock war". Now, instead of wasting
spending money on Swiffer disposable cloths, I just use a sock. You
know the one… the lonely sock that manages to survive its ride
in the washing machine and dryer, while its partner has disappeared into the laundry abyss.
I
found ankle socks work best for the Swiffer mop head. Instead of the
Swiffer Mitts, you can use a tube sock to dust – they're great to slip
on your hand for getting the baseboards and stair banisters clean.
Use a mixture of vinegar and warm water to clean
hardwoods. You don't have to worry about toxins causing damage to your
family's health or your floors!
I know socks don't have the "static effect" the Swiffer cloths do, but
they still do a nice job of picking up dirt and dust. You can always
buy a microfiber cloth and wrap it around the mop head instead. Most
microfiber cloths can be washed multiple times and still maintain their
charge. I think this
is a win-win situation all around.
Socks are more eco-friendly than
disposable cloths. When you are finished just throw them in the laundry
to use again later. Chances are you have a lot of "single" socks you
can re-purpose.
Learn about more ways to "Hack Your Swiffer" at TreeHugger.
Read more about our family's eco-friendly efforts at Gray Matters.
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Woo hoo! Win-win!
What ratio do you suggest for the vinegar/water mix for hard wood?
Finally a use for that bag of wanna-be-sock-puppets. I bet the socks will have more of the static effect if I wash them without fabric softener.
Very creative idea.
that is so incredibly brilliant
Mary
That is a great idea! I have NEVER thought of that in the past…..thank you so much for the helpful bit of info…
That is a great idea! I have NEVER thought of that in the past…..thank you so much for the helpful bit of info…
Awesome idea! Even the generic Swiffer replacement sheets are not "cheap."
This is really cool! I've been trying to find a way to rig up a good mop for years!
For the vinegar/water solution, I use about a 60/40 water to vinegar ratio. Hope that helps and that you all have success hacking your swiffers!