Homemade Reusable Swiffer Wet Wipes

Reusable Swiffer Wet Wipes Made From Old T-Shirts

My quest for finding new ways to re-purpose old t-shirts and green my clean continues! This time I’ve set my sights on our floors. We typically use a steam mop to clean our hardwood floors, but I love the convenience of grabbing our Swiffer Sweeper for smaller jobs – I just don’t like buying and tossing those disposable wet pads. #EarthDay #GreenCleaning #Repurpose #Upcycle

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After making homemade reusable disinfectant wipes out of t-shirts, I realized the same concept would work to keep our Swiffer wet wipes out of landfills – and it all could be done with just a handful of all-natural and inexpensive cleaning products!

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DIY Swiffer Wet Wipes for Linoleum & Tile Floors 

1 cup water
A few drops of castile soap
Old t-shirts, cut up into wipe-sized rags
Container (I used a quart sized canning jar) 

Stuff t-shirt rags in jar. Mix water and vinegar together, and pour over rags in the jar. Screw on lid and shake to moisten. Pull one out when you’re ready to get your green clean on, and fit it to the head of your Swiffer Sweeper, tucking in the corners to secure. When you’re finished, simply toss it in the laundry to wash and reuse!

DIY Swiffer Wet Wipes for Hardwood Floors
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon vinegar
Old t-shirts, cut up into rectangles slightly larger than the Swiffer pad
Container (I used a quart sized canning jar)

Stuff t-shirt rags in jar. Mix water, and Castile soap together. Pour water/soap mix over rags in the jar. Pull one out when you’re ready to get your green clean on, and fit it to the head of your Swiffer Sweeper, tucking in the corners to secure. When you’re finished, simply toss it in the laundry to wash and reuse!

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The Swiffer and these reusable wet pads are especially great for tights spots like bathrooms – just be sure to choose the “recipe” that is right for your flooring type.

 
Notes:

• Castile soap is an all-natural, plant-based soap that gently loosens grime and dirt from surfaces – it can be found at most supermarkets or health food stores.
• Do not use Castile soap on waxed wood floors, because it will break down the wax.
• Do not use vinegar on granite or marble.

The Swiffer and these reusable wet pads are especially great for tights spots like bathrooms – just be sure to choose the “recipe” that is right for your flooring type.


Reusable Swiffer Wet Wipes