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 am always looking for new ways to upcycle my old cloth. And one of the most useful cloths in my waste pile is old towelling. Every so often I have a clearout of my bathroom cabinet. There is always one towel that looks a bit threadbare and grey, and it goes in a (large) pile in the corner of my sewing room to be reused. And making a reusable mop cover is a perfect way of reusing this old towel. You could also use microfiber or terry cloth if you prefer to buy new cloth to make these. You Will Need However, I was less than happy at the prospect of throwing away all the disposable mop covers. Disposable swiffer pads can cost a lot of money and contain a lot of plastic. A pretty high price to pay on both count. So I decided I really needed to make myself some reusable pads that are machine washable in my domestic washing machine to ensure more green cleaning and save money. 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.

Between their zero waste storefront in LA and zero waste online store, they’re doing a good job of it.This means that you end up with a “H” shaped template, which is the pattern for your mop head cover. As a trusted brand for sustainable living products, ZWS’ mission is to reduce the negative impact that waste disposal has on this Earth and its inhabitants. This brand has committed to building more sustainable tools and appliances. The goal is to become carbon positive and achieve zero waste to landfill (ZWTL) by 2030. 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.

These mops are very similar to the Swiffer, but instead of single-use refill pads, they clean with a washable microfiber pad head. Pair yours with a DIY or store-bought eco friendly spray and you’re golden.

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. Making the switch to zero waste mopping is an easy way to start leading a more more sustainable lifestyle. 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. Highly textured and made to last, these pads are great for use on all types of surfaces–hardwood floors, laminate, etc.–and can endure repeated use just fine. 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.