Swiffer Wetjet Hardwood Mop Pad Refills for Floor Mopping and Cleaning, All Purpose Multi Surface Floor Cleaning Product, 24 Count

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I placed the mop head on the 1cm seam allowance line at both top and bottom and drew a line along the other side of the mop head.

Their 7-in-1 steam mop uses heat alone to clean all manner of surfaces with fewer products required. That means any plastic they do use is offset as well as Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified recycled. Do you think that you will be making these? I’d love to hear your comments. Tell me what you think below, or find me on social media. Many of these mop-makers have started to work on cleaning up our planet, through the use of renewable energy, carbon neutrality, plastic neutrality, or programs to support environmental organizations. Instead, we choose zero waste cleaning products to help mop away some of the mess caused by our consumption.Between the non-biodegradable plastic that is extracted from fossil fuels to use in refill pads and the toxins from the cleaning solutions, a Swiffer mopping routine simply isn’t worth the waste and risk. Also, it’s imperative that you wash your microfiber mop pads WITHOUT fabric softener! Otherwise, the fibers will get coated with residue and lose their ability to absorb moisture. Turbo Microfiber Mop This head is compatible with an included microfiber washable pad, rendering it usable as an eco-friendly wet mop or a dry duster. Between their zero waste storefront in LA and zero waste online store, they’re doing a good job of it.

I’m also a fan of Soganics floor cleaner poured into a spray bottle for easy application. However, you can create your own zero waste solution by mixing 1/2 cup of white vinegar into a gallon of hot water. These make excellent all purpose cleaning cloths, but they do grip into the plastic grippers of the swiffer or flash power mop. One pad often isn’t enough to fully clean your floors, meaning you’re throwing away multiple with each mopping. Considering single-use Swiffer pads aren’t biodegradable, compostable, or widely recyclable, yes. Instead, they’re made of petroleum layers (polyester and sometimes polyurethane foam) that have no good and end-of-life option. The Multi-Use Home Cleaner is similar, but in powdered form. It can either be used as a zero waste laundry detergent, dish soap, or mixed with water to clean surfaces.You can recycle used mop and duster pads through Swiffer’s free recycling program through TerraCycle, but few people utilize it or even know it exists. Then I estimated where the flaps of the mop cover needed to start around the central pole. I joined these dots to the outer lines. We looked for mop handles made out of wood or bamboo, and mop heads made from organic cotton, recycled cotton, or even just plain cotton mops (when the alternative is something single-use). Cut the “H” shape out of both your old towel and your cotton fabric.Pin the fabrics right side together, and mark on one of the sides about an 7-8 cm section, which will be left open.

Truly zero waste mopping means natural materials that not only don’t require fossil fuels, but generally mean compostability at the end of the mop’s life. Swiffer’s fragrant cleaning solutions have been known to cause various allergies, sinus infections, headaches, loss of coordination, and respiratory problems, as well as ear, nose, and throat irritation. Furthermore, the fumes from these solutions have been found to be extremely toxic to both aquatic plants and animals. Turbo’s eco friendly Swiffer alternative features an extendable aluminum handle and a 360-degree swivel-action rotating head. It’s perfect for wiping down corners, getting under the furniture, as well as reaching other inaccessible areas around the house. Juniperseed’s reusable mop head pads made from cotton and chenille fabric are compatible with Wet Jet Swiffers. In fact, they’re even better at absorbing moisture than the single-use ones. Another popular green alternative is the steam mop, which heats water in its chamber to release steam through a cloth or pad. Apart from loosening up dirt and grime, the high temperatures also aid in killing germs and bacteria from surfaces without having to depend on any harmful chemicals.Recommending plastic mops seems counterintuitive to a post about eco friendly Swiffer alternatives. However, a high quality steam mop can last a decade or more, and it eliminates the need to buy floor cleaners that come in single-use bottles. Bissell Steam Mop – Powerfresh Pet While Swiffer products captivated us with promises of speed mopping, they’re now viewed as the K-Cups of the cleaning world. It’s surprisingly easy to find (or make) floor cleaner and reusable mop pads. While I prefer reusable mop pads, you can just as easily wrap your Swiffer head in a towel or cloth to avoid buying new products. Thankfully, there are plenty of great alternatives out there, from reusable mop pads to conventional mops with a sustainable twist. Complete your zero waste mopping transformation by pairing your eco friendly Swiffer alternative with some green accessories. Most of the tools listed below are long-lasting, one-time investments that fit right into a low waste lifestyle. Spray Bottles