Attach the your fabric strips to the handle. If you were able to use a screwdriver, you'll simply screw the head closed again with the upcycled strips in place. Or, you can attach the head using a staple gun, heavy-duty glue, or by sewing the mop head into place if there are holes/openings that you can pass a needle through. One pad often isn’t enough to fully clean your floors, meaning you’re throwing away multiple with each mopping. If you do not dust off the place, first, you will have to mop and then rinse the cleaning cloth and Mop again until it is clean and dry. After hearing this story, I knew I had to get one and try it out for myself. I also knew I had to write a post on the subject to pass the information along to you, and that’s what I’ll be doing today! What Is A Cuban Mop? If you want to make a zero-waste home mop, use what you have! But if you are in the market for something new, here are some ideas: Reusable Mop Pads Pin Image: Juniper Seed, JustMeToo, Marley's Monsters

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. Another option is to use a microfiber cloth made for dusting and attach it the same way you would attach a sweeper pad. How to use a Swiffer Sweeper as a mopIn addition to reducing textile waste, using a Cuban mop also lends itself well to conserving water – something that cannot be overstated given our ever-growing awareness of environmental conservation.

Wrap these around your Swiffer, spray them with some homemade cleaning solution of hot water and vinegar, and you’ll have yourself a zero waste mop. You could also put your DIY solution into the Swiffer Wetjet compartment for speedier cleaning. Microfiber Mops It's clear by how much waste we create as humans that we need to move towards a more circular economy! One of the best ways to do that is to shop for secondhand, restored, or refurbished items we use in the home. Once your cleaning solution is prepared, dip the mop head into the solution and then wring it out until it is damp but not dripping. You may need to repeat this process a few times depending on the size of the area you are cleaning. The damp mop head will help to loosen dirt and grime from your floors, making them easier to scrub clean with the rough surface of the mop. Remember to always wear protective gloves and clothing when using cleaning solutions to avoid skin irritation or harm. Mopping technique and patterns 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. 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.We have a German Shepherd and a persistently damp lawn, which leads to lots of muddy pawprints on our tile floor. This Bissell Steam Mopis the only thing that works at getting the dirt out of the porous stone and grout. It also destroys 99.9% of bacteria and germs without the need for floor cleaner. The All-Purpose Spray by the Home Farm is a sustainable floor cleaner (suitable for any surface) made from a blend of 100% non-toxic organic oils. Gather your scrap fabric. You'll need roughly three to four large tee shirts, or the equivalent amount of fabric.