Swiffers are marketed as a convenience, but in my view, this is a false promise. In order to use a Swiffer as designed, we are compelled to purchase a constant stream of chemical and VOC laden, low capacity “cleaning” pads,** and add them to the landfill.
I have given the Swiffer to the kids to play with, but have incorporated the general idea into my new mopping stratagem: I now use a Mr. Clean solution in a spray bottle (loosens dirt; low VOC), a “self-wringing” mop (and a bucket of hot water, for rinsing the mop). Outcome: much cleaner floors with no waste created.
** translated: loosening dirt and spreading it around, with a paltry 100 square foot (10′ x 10′) cleaning capacity
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