Comments on: post off: do you still use a broom? http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom Where people who love their homes click Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:29:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1839 Chris Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:02:07 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1839 Am I the only one who uses a gas-powered backpack blower?!? Am I the only one who uses a gas-powered backpack blower?!?

]]> By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » swiffer debate continues: somewhat green? http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1838 shelterrific » Blog Archive » swiffer debate continues: somewhat green? Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:21:16 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1838 [...] few months ago, we sparked a lively discussion by asking Do You Still Use a Broom? Yes, said most of you, though the topic soon turned towards Swiffers. Many loved them while others [...] [...] few months ago, we sparked a lively discussion by asking Do You Still Use a Broom? Yes, said most of you, though the topic soon turned towards Swiffers. Many loved them while others [...]

]]> By: Jane http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1837 Jane Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:13:02 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1837 There already are reusable/washable pads for the swiffers and any other "disposable" type mop like these. Run a search on ebay for "washable & swiffer" There is also a person who CROCHETS washable covers for them as well. I myself just took a 16" square microfiber cloth I bought in a 10 pack at costco, cut it down to fit into the swiffer holders (I got 2 "pads" from 1 cloth). Works good, dry, but is awesome wet. I havn't even bothered to open the disposable pads that came with it. There already are reusable/washable pads for the swiffers and any other “disposable” type mop like these. Run a search on ebay for “washable & swiffer” There is also a person who CROCHETS washable covers for them as well. I myself just took a 16″ square microfiber cloth I bought in a 10 pack at costco, cut it down to fit into the swiffer holders (I got 2 “pads” from 1 cloth). Works good, dry, but is awesome wet. I havn’t even bothered to open the disposable pads that came with it.

]]> By: Lynn Daniels http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1836 Lynn Daniels Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:06:09 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1836 I have two dogs and two children so I always have a dirty floor. I use a broom for sweeping but I LOVE my swiffer wet jet and use it all the time. I had put it away for a while (out of disgust for how fast I was going through the mop pads -- not just because of the environment, but my pocketbook at well) but there are now places to buy washable mop heads for it (saw some on ebay) or I even found a pattern and made my own -- really simple. They even sent me directions for convertering my cleaning bottle to a refillable one so I can add my own cleaning solution. Now I don't have to feel so guilty! :) I got the pattern at http://www.makethemyourself.com/mop.html. I have two dogs and two children so I always have a dirty floor. I use a broom for sweeping but I LOVE my swiffer wet jet and use it all the time. I had put it away for a while (out of disgust for how fast I was going through the mop pads — not just because of the environment, but my pocketbook at well) but there are now places to buy washable mop heads for it (saw some on ebay) or I even found a pattern and made my own — really simple. They even sent me directions for convertering my cleaning bottle to a refillable one so I can add my own cleaning solution. Now I don’t have to feel so guilty! :)

I got the pattern at http://www.makethemyourself.com/mop.html.

]]> By: Maureen http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1835 Maureen Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:10:54 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1835 I use a broom for getting cobwebs off my textured ceiling. For floors, I vacuum, then I use a Swiffer wet jet, but I don't use the disposable pads. I throw down an old terrycloth hand or kitchen towel (once they are too old to look nice in the kitchen or bath I use them for cleaning) and use the Swiffer wet jet to push the towel around. It stays in place because of the velcro on the wet jet that's meant to hold the replacement pads, and it does a better job of scrubbing the floor, picking up everything. I use a broom for getting cobwebs off my textured ceiling. For floors, I vacuum, then I use a Swiffer wet jet, but I don’t use the disposable pads. I throw down an old terrycloth hand or kitchen towel (once they are too old to look nice in the kitchen or bath I use them for cleaning) and use the Swiffer wet jet to push the towel around. It stays in place because of the velcro on the wet jet that’s meant to hold the replacement pads, and it does a better job of scrubbing the floor, picking up everything.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1834 Rebecca Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:00:04 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1834 Someone needs to make a reusable swiffer pad. I can't stand how wasteful those things are. I refuse to use them. Instead I sweep, and if necessary pick up the last little bit with a damp towel. There is way to much waste in this world to use a swiffer. Someone needs to make a reusable swiffer pad. I can’t stand how wasteful those things are. I refuse to use them. Instead I sweep, and if necessary pick up the last little bit with a damp towel. There is way to much waste in this world to use a swiffer.

]]> By: Val http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1833 Val Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:41:34 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1833 I use several types and sizes of brooms for our wood floors, shop, and camper. I make my own and sell them, too. Brooms made of broomcorn outlast and outwork any other sweeper I've met. I use leather for my whisk broom handles, which I find more comfortable than holding metal binding. I also cover my dustpan handles with leather for the same warm touch. For the study, I like my large whisk broom with antler handle. Each of my floor brooms are unique, and the handles made of a variety of woods. The best part is that I don't have to hide them in the closet; so, they are always near at hand when I need one. I use several types and sizes of brooms for our wood floors, shop, and camper. I make my own and sell them, too. Brooms made of broomcorn outlast and outwork any other sweeper I’ve met. I use leather for my whisk broom handles, which I find more comfortable than holding metal binding. I also cover my dustpan handles with leather for the same warm touch. For the study, I like my large whisk broom with antler handle. Each of my floor brooms are unique, and the handles made of a variety of woods. The best part is that I don’t have to hide them in the closet; so, they are always near at hand when I need one.

]]> By: Cara http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1832 Cara Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:51:18 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1832 I have a broom, a vacuum and a Swiffer Wet-Jet, and I use all three. The broom is for big things (broken glass, for example), the vacuum is for the tiny particles (kitty litter, thanks to my overzealous meowmaker) and the Wet-Jet is the final stage. But I'll be honest, I find myself using the good ol' broom the most. It's easier to just grab it and use it rather than dealing with plugging in the vacuum, cleaning the dustbin, etc. I have a broom, a vacuum and a Swiffer Wet-Jet, and I use all three. The broom is for big things (broken glass, for example), the vacuum is for the tiny particles (kitty litter, thanks to my overzealous meowmaker) and the Wet-Jet is the final stage. But I’ll be honest, I find myself using the good ol’ broom the most. It’s easier to just grab it and use it rather than dealing with plugging in the vacuum, cleaning the dustbin, etc.

]]> By: melanie http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1831 melanie Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:14:58 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1831 i have a dog (who loves to shed) and a boyfriend who REFUSES to take off his shoes and all hard wood floors. i use my swiffer religiously because it picks up dirt, pet hair, and dust better than anything else. for a bigger mess i will totally use a broom, but most often i use a dry swiffer, then a wet swiffer over everything afterwords. i then use my vacuum over everything and that usually does the job. very rarely do i use an old fashioned broom (i use a hand broom way more frequently). i have a dog (who loves to shed) and a boyfriend who REFUSES to take off his shoes and all hard wood floors. i use my swiffer religiously because it picks up dirt, pet hair, and dust better than anything else. for a bigger mess i will totally use a broom, but most often i use a dry swiffer, then a wet swiffer over everything afterwords. i then use my vacuum over everything and that usually does the job. very rarely do i use an old fashioned broom (i use a hand broom way more frequently).

]]> By: Laura http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/comment-page-1#comment-1830 Laura Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:01:25 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/01/03/do-you-still-use-a-broom/#comment-1830 Does my swiffer not work or something? When I swiffer it only picks up hair and dust, but not dirt or (obviously) bigger items like bits of trash and paper. I don't see how anyone with hard floors could get away with just swiffering! I will occasionally use a swiffer to get all the leftover dust after I sweep, though ever since I discovered microfiber cloths I just use one of those instead on the end of my swiffer. Does my swiffer not work or something? When I swiffer it only picks up hair and dust, but not dirt or (obviously) bigger items like bits of trash and paper. I don’t see how anyone with hard floors could get away with just swiffering! I will occasionally use a swiffer to get all the leftover dust after I sweep, though ever since I discovered microfiber cloths I just use one of those instead on the end of my swiffer.

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