I have tried a couple of different things to keep my hardwood floors clean, which is an uphill battle since I have a kitty who loves to spread his hair around. If I sweep, it floats in the air. If I vacuum...it floats in the air. See my problem?
Yesterday I happened to see a Swiffer Sweeper commercial, but I really didn't want to buy a whole new device. I hoped that when I went to the store this evening, that the Sweeper refills - which promise to collect hair- would fit my Wet Jet.
That would be a negative.
The Cedar ProMist Semi-disposable microfiber refill. 10 microfiber pads and they can be washed up to 3 times before they might need to be tossed.
I got excited for a moment as I read that it picks up dust, dirt and hair, my biggest gripes for keeping my hardwood floors clean. It would be too easy if it actually fit on Swiffer Wet Jet! I looked to see that they attached to the velcro on the bottom of the Cedar ProMist, which is exactly how the Swiffer Wet Jet refills attach.
I held the over the Wet Jet refill box, and they seemed to be the same size. I figured for $7 bucks they were worth the chance.
When I got home I put away my perishables and then pulled out my Swiffer Wet Jet. I crossed my fingers and them opened the package and slapped it on.
It appeared to fit! The pad hung off the sides a bit, but according to the pictures above, it does this with ProMist as well!
Now, for the test. Will it pick up the cat hair? I did a few experimental sweeps of the floor and I am so happy to report...IT DOES! I am so terribly excited. Not only did I get a decent deal (Walmart is always a good buy!), but I found I can mix and match brands, as most if you know- that hardly ever happens.
Signing off now, must go do the floors! *giddy squeal*
What little tricks have you learned along the way?
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Thanks for the tip Jennifer! I have a Swiffer too but find myself reluctant to use it just because of how expensive the refills are...
ReplyDeleteLove this trick! Thanks for stopping by my blog over the weekend - so glad you liked the flats!
ReplyDeleteI love this.. I "had" the PRO mist.. It broke in less than a yr.. I was so happy when I seen on Pinterest that I could refill the bottle for my Wet Jet and now I am happy to know I can use the re-usable pads too.. Thanks for the tip
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Thank you so much for this info. Our local store never has the refills in stock.
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Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
Good to know. Your website is filled with so many great tips and information. I hope you will consider linking up to my Show & Tell party going on now.
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Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteGood to know! See, I learn something here every day. :0 So glad you linked up to Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
ReplyDeletePam
Good to know! I hate trying to keep my hardwood floors clean!!! Thanks for stopping by Reading Confetti!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info! I can always use some helpful hints for cleaning up around the house.
ReplyDeleteI found a simple knitting pattern to knit your own reusable mop pad. I have the Clorox version of the Wet Jet and have saved so much money not having to buy those expensive refills. I'm a novice knitter for sure, but even I managed to get it to come out okay. I used a cotton yarn and a varied stitch for scrubbing texture. Works great! I also stopped buying the cleaning solution and found a similarly effective substitute at the Dollar Store.
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