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Can you wash Swiffer Dusters ?

17 years ago

I thought I read somewhere that someone washes the Swiffers and they come out ok . Was that here ? - or do you know if they can be washed ? I shake mine and try and get 3 dustings out of it ... it kills me to throw them away after one use. Washable ? In a regular cycle ? Thanks !!

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daesaflgatorfan

17 years ago

I never thought of washing them! After dusting in a room, I extend the handle fully, and go into corners and under furniture, and get all the pet hair I always seem to miss! They are great for using inside my ductwork as well.

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jannie
17 years ago
I'd continue shaking yours out. I don't think they're washable. Anyone?
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cynic
17 years ago
Are you talking about the hand dusters or the floor/mop duster? I've read in other forums that people wash them several times and my understanding was that it was the hand duster type. Tried to look it up but didn't find the threads
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bud_wi
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Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
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I wash them in the machine when I'm washing things like old towels and yard clothes on cold. They are fine in the dryer too.

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