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Updated: Swiffer pad refills for dusting, not washing ... any alternatives ?

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September 05, 2022, 08:27 PM
old dino
Updated: Swiffer pad refills for dusting, not washing ... any alternatives ?
Am looking for alternatives to the swiffer refill pads (for dusting, not washing) ... like recently did for the vacuum pack bags.

Thanks !

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September 05, 2022, 09:37 PM
Dave Bean
Get some cheapo cotton rags, wash and re-use. My house cleaner does that.
September 05, 2022, 09:40 PM
BlackTalonJHP
E-Cloth high performance dusting cloth. I use the yellow and green ones around the computer, electronics, guitars, etc.
September 06, 2022, 02:38 AM
trapper189
A broom and a dust pan?

A vacuum cleaner?

A mop and a bucket?
September 06, 2022, 04:16 AM
arfmel
Microfiber cloth and a spray bottle of your preferred floor cleaning solution.
September 06, 2022, 04:26 AM
VBVAGUY
I saw these on Amazon. I hope this helps. God Bless !!! Smile

https://a.co/d/dQbXcbi


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September 06, 2022, 04:31 AM
BurtonRW
Stopped using Swiffer when we put LVP in the new house (because of residue - swiffer wet stuff isn’t awesome for LVP, apparently).

Switched to Bona products. Using their pro series mop/sprayer and Mrs.BurtonRW LOVES it. Much better spray pattern and the microfiber pads do a better job and just go in the wash.

-Rob




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September 06, 2022, 08:26 AM
RogueJSK
You can buy washable microfiber pads made to fit the exact Swiffer dimensions at Amazon and other retailers. Or just get some generic microfiber pads and cut them to size. That's what I used back when I had a swiffer.
September 06, 2022, 08:47 AM
ZSMICHAEL
Glad to see guys up to snuff on housework. I don't think my father ever ran a vaccum. If he did I did not see it.

I am familiar with the janitorial supplies mentioned by trapper as I have done custodial work in a factory. I even have a mop bucket in the garage. Comes in handy for the big jobs.
September 06, 2022, 08:53 AM
RogueJSK
I've been doing housework since I was old enough to push a broom... My parents' expectation was that I did my share of cooking, cleaning, and laundry, even as a child (as my age/capabilities allowed).

Plus, when you're single, if you don't clean than nothing gets cleaned. And I refuse to live in filth.

Even when I was married, I did at least 50% of the housework.
September 06, 2022, 10:06 AM
NMDave
quote:
Originally posted by BurtonRW:
Stopped using Swiffer when we put LVP in the new house (because of residue - swiffer wet stuff isn’t awesome for LVP, apparently).

Switched to Bona products. Using their pro series mop/sprayer and Mrs.BurtonRW LOVES it. Much better spray pattern and the microfiber pads do a better job and just go in the wash.

-Rob


We switched to Bona as well. Way better than Swiffer… especially on our wood floors. Wash/reuse pads are not only better all around, they do a much better job and just one gets the whole house. AND quicker (the bona setup is about 50% wider that the Swiffer.


Dave
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September 06, 2022, 10:09 AM
trapper189
I usually use an electric leaf blower, but the pool guy complained about the dog hair in the pool filter.
September 06, 2022, 10:26 AM
old dino
Have oak floors throughout the house, and good with mop pads for washing.

Am looking for the Swiffer style pads for dusting everything above the floor.
September 06, 2022, 10:33 AM
HRK
quote:
Am looking for the Swiffer style pads for dusting everything above the floor.


These are the bomb pick up everything, nothing is lifted back into the air and no residue from cheap ass sprays like mom used in the 70's.

Be nice to find a substitute, right now we just get the mega size at Wally's, have to see if Costco/Sams has them...
September 06, 2022, 01:22 PM
ZSMICHAEL
This might help OLD DINO:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/...KCQjw39uYBhCLARIsAD_
September 06, 2022, 01:26 PM
old dino
quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
This might help OLD DINO:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/...KCQjw39uYBhCLARIsAD_


Too funny ! ... And this might help ZSMICHAEL :

Psychology for Dummies
September 06, 2022, 01:27 PM
old dino
quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
quote:
Am looking for the Swiffer style pads for dusting everything above the floor.


These are the bomb pick up everything, nothing is lifted back into the air and no residue from cheap ass sprays like mom used in the 70's.

Be nice to find a substitute, right now we just get the mega size at Wally's, have to see if Costco/Sams has them...


From all my research, and suggestions here, you are right ! The best dusting cloth to use is Swiffer and the best price is from Costco.

Thanks. Smile
September 06, 2022, 01:43 PM
ZSMICHAEL
Too funny ! ... And this might help ZSMICHAEL :

Psychology for Dummies
 
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quote:
Too funny ! ... And this might help ZSMICHAEL :

Psychology for Dummies


Sorry that is above my pay grade.
September 06, 2022, 01:52 PM
bald1
Damned if I don't have a bitch of a time putting the original Swifter dust pads on their handle, let alone the @#$%^! impossible double sided biggies on a Swifter extending arm handle.

My son puts them on for me when he's here.

Am I the only one?



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September 06, 2022, 01:54 PM
old dino
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Damned if I don't have a bitch of a time putting the original Swifter dust pads on their handle, let alone the @#$%^! impossible double sided biggies on a Swifter extending arm handle.

My son puts them on for me when he's here.

Am I the only one?


They are a hassle, but when dusting things not the walls I just hold in my hand.