Yesterday I made a mop head for my Swiffer. The refills for the Swiffer work fine but you need to buy more when you run out. That really doesn't make me happy. Now a mop is a much needed tool for a house, if there are any un-rugged (this is a new, just patented word) floors. About two years ago, the woman that had been cleaning the house for me threw out the washable mop head that I had kept. My mother had bought it from Fuller Brush. It was very old but very handy for wood floors. When it got grimy, I could take it off and throw it into the washer. Very handy, indeed. I did not realize that she had thrown it away until she was long gone. I missed that mop. I bought miscellaneous battery powered sweepers but nothing made me that happy.I did google Dust Mops and this is what I found.
Then last week I decided to make one. I went to the 99 cent Store to see what I could do cheaply.
I found these two car washing mitts at , yes, 99 cents.
At that time, it was not clear but I took them home and began. I really do like fulfilling my ideas well and doing it inexpensively.
I took the elastic off, saving the end for later.
I turned the rough edges under.
I cut the elastic to about 3 inches long.
I sewed it on in the middle of the spaghetti ends with a zig zag stitch.
I then attached a tying cord on the top side.
Now, it was good to go. And what makes it all the more special, it is the micro fiber that picks up everything. I was really surprised at what it picked up, even after using my battery powered sweeper.Plus the colors are SO cheerful.
7 comments:
You can do anything!!!!
You've got to give it a great name now.
It's sooo cool.
Hint, hint.
xo
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oh I need this !!! I need to clean my room !!! How creative and cheerful it is ! Thanks for showing me the chores can turn into joyful act =)
Look at you...I admire your view on making what you need and want...adapting 'things' and solving problems. I bet you smile when you get that mop out for a quick run about on the floor!!
I think I would clean more if I used something with great colors as this has. I get tired of buying those things too for my swifter. I always have so much cat hair with three cats. How long did this take you I wonder. Yes, and what is its name??
Hi Phyllis,
These mitts are for washing cars. They have no thumb just a rounded rectangular place for you hand. I would imagine that any such mitt would work. I went to the 99 cent without a preconceived idea and these mitts are what presented themselves. I,also, did not want to keep buying the refills, so that is why my brain went into gear.
Very clever, Pat!
I love ideas like this - practical, thrifty and fun. Well done. :o)
I get tired of buying those things too for my swifter. I always have so much cat hair with three cats. How long did this take you I wonder.
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