Cheap, Washable Wetjet replacement pads, without sewing

We've all seen the tricks to refill your Swiffer Wetjet with your own cleaners, but here's a cheap and easy way to make replacement pads.

I had heard of other people using towels, and figured I'd give it a try.  But the only towels I could find when I was out were $2-3 a pop, plus I had to buy velco.  AND I don't have a sewing machine, so it would be a lot of annoying hand stitching.  So I found another great source for the pads...

SOCKS!

Specifically, mens, calf height tube socks.  They were $6 for 6 pairs.. so 50 cents a pad!  These were Hanes - you could probably find them cheaper.  With some careful cutting of the socks, you can make a cheap, washable pads for your swiffer.

Step 1: Remove the scrubber pad (optional)

I removed the scrubber pad, leaving behind the velcro so that it would help hold on the sock.

Comments

[kklco]

For better scrubbing flip the sock inside out first so that the loops are on the outside!

[Hanging On]

I would use "Dritz Fray Check"-liquid seam sealer. Prevents fabric from fraying & secures thread ends; washable & dry cleanable. Can be found in a sewing section.

[motherunit420]

Why use NEW socks? My husband wears white socks all the time, and when they get a hole, he discards them. I use them for my Swiffer, and also for my Mr Clean Magic Reach mop in the bathroom. Use any spray cleaner with this mop. Wash or discard the sock, depending on how disgusting it is. Sometimes, you see these mops at yard sales. People buy them and then stop using them because the pads are so expensive.

[lauren4004]

This is genius. Those pads are so expensive!

[frugalmum]

This is a great idea. I used small baby diapers years ago. They attach with ease and only needed a bit of trimming to fit nice and are very absorbent. Not a very green idea but I had kids in diapers then.

[savagenarce]

To keep the jet holes from fraying, you could cover the ends of the threads with Super Glue.

[bullschmidt]

Good idea - how does super glue hold up in the wash?

[savagenarce]

That depends on the fabric. If there are any artificial fibers (nylon, orlon, etc.) the superglue will sort of fuse them - almost like melting - and a wash won't affect anything. Natural fibers (cotton, wool) are not fused, more a mechanical hold by the glue, but fraying should be reduced, at least.

[masterochicken]

Nice! 5 stars!