Can you wash Swiffer Dusters ?
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Comments (1)Hey, I use those...Didn't know they'd "wash"...Gonna try that.. Glad your finally getting a warm up :) knotz...See MoreTo Swiffer or not to Swiffer?
Comments (12)Refilling the bottles is actually quite easy. But can be made very complicated if desired! LOL The top actually unscrews. The trick is that they have little raised things on there so it appears it doesn't. What I did was to take a small sidecutters and cut up the side of the cap a bit between the notches and bend them out a bit, unscrew the cap and then cut off the bottom ring. You could use a sharp utility knife if you're careful. Some just take a "channellock" type pliers or a strap wrench, get a grip and unscrew it. I was hesitant to do that in case I damaged the cap or bottle. So I took the time to clip it. Some just cut a hole in the bottom of the bottle, fill it with a funnel and plug it with a cork. There's also places that sell little cap things to modify a bottle but once you unscrew the top and remove the little notches, you're fine. Do I need to give a disclaimer? Be careful that you don't cut yourself! That's why a small sidecutter is preferred, but a razor blade will work. The trick is to cut between the teeth (there's about 12 of them as I recall) and carefully pry the plastic away from the bottle. A small screwdriver or scratch awl works well. I did have it happen once that when I had refilled several times, the top started to leak. Also, the bottles are pretty flimsy and I had one that the clips that hold it in place had poked holes in it. If I haven't made it clear I could take some pictures and post. Let me know how it goes....See MoreI went and bought a Swiffer Sweeper
Comments (11)I like the Swiffer sweeper. It's very handy for picking up dust and lint. Just not heavy stuff. I will never use the wejet again though. It made my cat very, very ill. It is well documented with our vet, and our poor cat suffered for a long time with bleeding paws and general illness for almost a year until we figured it out. We had his euthanasia booked and paid for. Then my son suggested the wetjet was the problem, and we stopped using it, and cancelled the euthanasia. He got better within two weeks, but remained scarred for the rest of his life. But the dry one is a dream....See MoreDo you swiffer? And info for Oceanna . . .
Comments (39)I use the big wide swiffer type mop that has 2 heads, one for dusting, one for mopping. I think the Bruce people make this mop, not sure, can't remember. Both mop heads are washable. To mop laminate I use Taaka Vodka w/water, a little squirt of dish soap, then spritz with a spray bottle and mop as I go. No, I don't drink the vodka and water, it goes on the floor. For the tile I use the same cleaning solution, but use a string mop for more heavy duty mopping. For those of you using vinegar on your tile floors, remember vinegar will strip any sealant that is on your grout because of the acid. Also, swiffer liquid will discolor and dull certain types of tile finishes. I use the same Vodka/water and soap for the granite, ss appliances, glass, etc. along with a microfibre cloth. It works on almost everything. I do not use it on painted or stained wood surfaces as the alcohol could strip or dull the finish. I was using rubbing alcohol instead of pure alcohol and then learned the fumes from rubbing alcohol are dangerous to inhale. I prefer not to use any chemical cleaners in my house. Will use bleach rarely if needed, but that's about it for chemical cleaners. I use Greased Lightning for cleaning litter boxes outside. Spray, let set, hose and they are spotless without having to touch the inside of the box....See More- 17 years ago
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