Last year my daughter, Tiffany bought me a bunch of inexpensive thin microfiber cloths that I could use with my Swiffer Sweeper. I was skeptical at first, but soon discovered that they work really well on our laminate flooring. I've always felt that disposable Swiffer paper sheets are awfully expensive and add to our landfill.Tif bought the microfiber sheets cut to size for Swiffers at an Asian market in Illinois. I can't find them in Hawaii even though it's a Japanese product. I couldn't read the Japanese directions so I showed them to my mother. Mom said I wasn't supposed to put them in the washer or dryer, but needed to hand wash and dry them on the line. Tif said she's been sticking them in her washer and dryer with no problem. I don't understand why there should be a problem since I've seen other microfiber cloths that say you can put them in the washer and dryer.
Whatever the case, I just bat the dust off them against something outside the house, pull off the hair it's collected and wash them. It's been working great so far. Whenever they wear out, I'll just buy more microfiber material and cut them to size.
Meanwhile, Tif is keeping her eyes open so I can have even more backup cloths. I wonder why some company hasn't manufactured them for the U.S.
I was just looking at microfiber sheets on Friday at Bed, Bath and Beyond! Great price! I'm seriously in need of some new sheets and I'm going back to get them. Hope you can find some for your beds! Have a great day, Kay!
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I have both sweeper and cloths, but never thought of using both together. Good idea!
ReplyDeleteI left my Swiffer in Hawaii because I got tired of buying those darn sheets, and I already have a pile of microfiber clothes! Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! I never thought of that. You rock!
ReplyDeleteI probably shouldn't admit this, because it shows how thrifty I can be, but I toss the actual Swiffer sheets into the wash. I get several uses out of each one. I do the same thing with the Swiffer hand duster things: those sheets wash well, too, so I use them over and over.
ReplyDeleteJean: Really? I've never considered that, but what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love microfiber.
ReplyDeleteWe only have wooden flooring in our downstairs hallway and one of the bathrooms, everywhere else is carpet, so I get by with sweeping with a broom and every now and then washing them with a mop. We did buy a pretty expensive vacuum cleaner though to deal with all of our carpets, and all of the cat hair that gets everywhere.
ReplyDeleteMine go in the machine.
ReplyDeleteKay, what a wonderful idea!! Thanks for sharing that lovely discovery!! It will work great with our Golden Retrievers hair that is perpetual!
ReplyDeletegreat idea, I just bought one of those mops!
ReplyDeleteI love my Swiffer Sweeper although I do buy the expensive refills! I do rip my bounce fabric softener sheets in half when I put a load of laundry in the dryer though.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a niche in the market that could fund your retirement (and your windows).
ReplyDeleteI love my Swiffer sweeper but was discouraged about the cost of the refills...I never thought about reusing them as well as washing them. Must give that a try.
ReplyDeleteMine go in the machine...no fabric softener or with anything linty...
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