Is this being TOO frugal?

**Jaded** · 07-22-2007, 12:51 PM

I buy my swiffer wet mop clothes from Dollar General ($3 a box). I turn them over and use them twice when I mop, but here's the thing I'm wondering about. My friend told me that if you wash them out, and just put them in a solution of equal parts non-sudsy ammonia, alcohol, and water, then store them in a ziploc, you can reuse them a couple of times. She puts hers in one of those lingerie bags and throws them into the wash. She also saves some just to put in clear water for the final mop.

I'm thinking this isn't too bad an idea. I've used old socks over my swiffer head before to dry the floor after I mop. She says you can also make the dry reusable heads by cutting flannel to size, and spraying with dusting spray.

Does anyone else do this?

**Daisygirl** · 07-22-2007, 01:40 PM

Too frugal? Is there any such thing? What a great idea - thanks for passing it on!

**tammy88** · 07-22-2007, 01:42 PM

instead of buying the name brand swifer stuff i just used the baby wipes, i have them anyways. you get more than the 12, and they work great. sometimes i add a little bit of soapy water to the floor

**bumplett** · 07-22-2007, 01:55 PM

what a cool idea!!

there's no such thing as too frugal - if you're comfortable with it, try it!

**brenda67** · 07-22-2007, 03:06 PM

It's called..being Smart and stretching those dollars...

**MessyKat** · 07-22-2007, 03:19 PM

TOO FRUGAL???

Not possible. Go for it!

I have a friend who uses old t-shirts and makes her own wet swiffers, then she washes them out and makes a new batch. I think she keeps enough for a few days at a time.

**dolphinlfier** · 07-22-2007, 03:37 PM

What a great idea!! I have never thought of this!! Do the baby wipes work?

**Jaded** · 07-22-2007, 03:48 PM

My only problem with the baby wipes is that they would leave some sticky residue from the moisturizer in them.

**frooz** · 07-22-2007, 04:09 PM

You should be proud! I always find it quite satisfying when I find a way to stop feeding our hardearned money to the corporations

**tammy88** · 07-22-2007, 05:28 PM

the baby wipes work really good for me i havent noticed any stickyness but it might be because i sprinkle some dish detergent and water on the floor first then wipe it up with the wipes. works on the tile really good and wipes are awesome for cleaning the dirt on the wooden floors too. everything else leaves my feet black still when i walk across but not if i use the babywipes

= )

**FrugalMomof3** · 07-22-2007, 06:04 PM

I dont think that's too frugal at all, I am going to do that too!

**imforpeace** · 07-23-2007, 10:14 AM

Too frugal??? What does that mean?

he he

**mickee311** · 07-27-2007, 10:49 AM

I pried the top off the swiffer refill and filled it with lysol and water. It was HELL getting that top off, it took me forever. I don't tihnk I'll be able to do it again, I kinda mutilated the top, but I'll sure try!