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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Mar 02 2017 : 7:05:23 PM
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I spotted this idea on the internet,,, and am thinking of trying it using an old towel... to make reuseable Swiffer type pads...
Has anyone made one of these and if so,,, how well do they work?
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 04:31:31 AM
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I like that design, I use polar fleece cut in the swiffer size and just punch it in the holes\holders. However my holes\holders are getting worn and this gave me a great idea to use velcro when they finally break.
I use the swiffer dry and the polar fleece really pics up the hair and fuzz and dust well! You know how fleece is very stacticy (not sure that is a word) LOL It works in our benefit in this case.
Bridge
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 05:22:37 AM
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Bridge,
I have done the same thing, I was able to get some fleece, at walmart I think the yard of fabric was less than 5 dollars, so I made some for my sister too.
Grace I have not tried this yet by I have it "pinned". That darn Pinterest taunts me every day with ideas, and no time to do them.....
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 05:25:06 AM
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Great idea! The covers for the steamer I have is made from terry cloth and they work great. I imagine the toweling would work well for swiffing too. Bridge, the fleece sounds like it is a great idea for dry use.
~Denise~
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 06:43:06 AM
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Great idea, Grace. Like many, I, too, hate Pinterest - too many ideas I want to make/do.
I have also seen crocheted Swiffer covers.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 09:46:32 AM
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I tried thr crocheted ones... but they tend to get wonky... and stretch out... so I am thinking maybe the terry cloth (double pieces for thickness) and... the polar fleece, perfect for 'dust bunnies' round up... lol!
Oh and as for 'pintresr '... I have to set a timer or else ai will be on there all day..... lol!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2017 : 1:28:42 PM
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I tried knitting ones. They worked awhile and then got wonky, like Grace said.
Like the terry cloth idea.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2017 : 04:30:21 AM
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Looks like those pads would work well. I had a wet swiffer, i made a simple pad out of 2 washclothes and velco. It worked ok, now i try to use them on my steam mop. in a crunch they work ok, but getting worn and they tend to curl up under the head of the steam mop.
Farming in WI
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7676 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - May 08 2017 : 11:54:13 AM
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I know, Kat - great ideas. I need to get some fuzzy socks at the Dollar Tree and try it. Also the homemade solution. A lot cheaper.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 08 2017 : 2:03:46 PM
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Linda.... around our LaCasa... we always have a stash of those dollar store fuzzy socks... my daughter called them "footsie bootsie" when she was a little girl.....(back then I bought them at kmart...)
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
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Posted - May 09 2017 : 04:13:00 AM
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I have a stiffer wet jet. I made some terry cloth pads with velcro added to attach to the base, I was able to make three pads from a hand towel. Easy to just use a towel that has seen better days. and then just throw them in the wash for the next time.
http://sewplicity.com/2010/08/tutorial-reusable-swiffer-wet-jet-pads/
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - May 09 2017 : 05:16:54 AM
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That's a great tutorial, Denise. THanks.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 11 2017 : 12:45:05 PM
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Now, this is a great idea! I need a reusable system for my home too and this looks easy to do. Thanks for sharing!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
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Posted - May 12 2017 : 04:28:46 AM
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I made three of them and they are still useful, I used a white towel, which was probably a mistake, but it does the job and the cost is small.
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