Socks As Swiffers

I’ve stopped fighting the "dirty-bottom sock war".  Now, instead of wasting
spending money on Swiffer disposable cloths, I just use a sock. You
know the one… the lonely sock that manages to survive its ride
in the washing machine and dryer, while its partner has disappeared into the laundry abyss.

I
found ankle socks work best for the Swiffer mop head. Instead of the
Swiffer Mitts, you can use a tube sock to dust - they’re great to slip
on your hand for getting the baseboards and stair banisters clean.

Use a mixture of vinegar and warm water to clean
hardwoods. You don’t have to worry about toxins causing damage to your
family’s health or your floors!

I know socks don’t have the "static effect" the Swiffer cloths do, but
they still do a nice job of picking up dirt and dust. You can always
buy a microfiber cloth and wrap it around the mop head instead. Most
microfiber cloths can be washed multiple times and still maintain their
charge. I think this
is a win-win situation all around.

Socks are more eco-friendly than
disposable cloths. When you are finished just throw them in the laundry
to use again later. Chances are you have a lot of "single" socks you
can re-purpose.

Learn about more ways to "Hack Your Swiffer" at TreeHugger.

Read more about our family’s eco-friendly efforts at Gray Matters.

Related posts

• No related posts.

 Print This Post  Email This Post

This entry was posted on Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 2:00 pm and is filed under Green Living.