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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 11:44:29 AM
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I had bought one of those Swiffer type damp floor cleaners to use in a pinch for quick clean-ups.
I actually like the tool itself, it gets under the cabinets & other crevices real easy, but what I don't like is the wasteful & chemical laden, expensive toss away cloths.
Then I thought, why buy the toss away cloths when I can cut up an old terry towel, zigzag stitch the edges and using a pencil I just attach the terry cloth towel remannt which works like a charm.
Now I just use a little drop of liquid soap in warm water in my laundry room sink, hydrate & wring out the terry cloth, and wash my floors. then rinse out & hang dry. No more nasty chemicals and wasteful paper. And the Swiffer tool is easy & light weight to store.
(I forgot to mention- I use the simple Swiffer, not the one w/the chemical cleaning solution dispencer that you push a button & it sprays out cleaner.)
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 23 2008 11:46:51 AM |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 12:23:51 PM
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I do this same thing! Don't you love it? I feel like I am saving so much money.
I use an old dish rag that is hemmed all round, and then I wash and bleach it for the next use.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 23 2008 2:22:16 PM |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 12:35:17 PM
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| What a great idea, I too did not want to waste all that paper, but I didn't come up with a solution. I just quit using it. I do have a pile of ripped up terry rags, so I guess I'm ready for blast off. Grace, I will send my felt pins off Monday, I kept getting sidetracked by snowstorms and having vigils for the snowplow man. Karin |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 1:01:33 PM
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What a great idea! I have sworn off using Swiffers for the same reasons but I will have to try your idea Grace!
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 2:38:49 PM
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Thank you for this idea Grace! I've been feeling so guilty about my Swiffer... 
"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature." -- Frank Lloyd Wright |
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2008 : 1:51:16 PM
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That's why I bought the Method O-Mop. It has a microfiber cloth that comes with it and earth friendly cleaner you can buy! And when the handle broke on my original one, they sent me a coupon for a new one (the design has improved since I bought mine). Instead of throwing the old one out, I let my daughter use it since she's shorter than I am!
Method products are the best!
Katee
A life without love is like a year without summer.
"Looking Toward the Son"---- http://sonflowergirl731.blogspot.com
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shelle
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Shelle
oklahoma
USA
404 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 10:00:47 PM
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Thats a great idea. I crocheted a cotton cover for mine use it damp or dry. It feels good not to use the disposable covers.
Shelle
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 07:35:12 AM
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Love it love it!! I'm working on my green cleaning patch-I'm all green 'cept love my swiffer- Thanks Gracie!!! Now I can keep my swiffer AND save the planet!!!!
I should get some micro fiber cloth for the dust on the floors!!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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gardencottage
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Kelley
Oxnard
Ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 05:43:13 AM
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What a great idea...
I am going to try it the next time I use my swiffer which is VERY soon!
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
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suethequilter
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
susan
jackson
michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 05:34:47 AM
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I was really feeling guilty about my swiffer,but since I have RA the lightness of the swiffer was great. This afternoon I'm going to cut up an old towel and make a reusible cleaning cloth. Thanks for the tip!
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