Try This Trick To Remove Swiffer Cleaner Caps To Making Refilling It Easier

Refilling your Swiffer WetJet cleaner is an excellent option if you're looking for a smart way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it also helps to minimize the production of plastic bottles and the waste that goes along with it. And, you also get the benefit of being able to use whatever type of floor cleaner you prefer, so it's a win no matter how you look at it.  

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However, refilling your Swiffer cleaner bottle can be frustrating if you're faced with a stubborn cap. Fortunately, if you can boil water, you can remove the cap with minimal effort. The heat makes the plastic prongs holding the lid in place more pliable, making it easier to twist off the cap. Using this technique, you can make refilling your Swiffer cleaner with whatever alternative you choose a breeze. Not only will you be doing your part for the environment, but you'll also be saving money in the long run.

Boiling water for effortless cap removal

Fill a pot with enough water to cover the top of the Swiffer bottle. Place it on the stove, turn the heat up high, and let the water to come to a rolling boil. Turn off the heat and carefully place the bottle into the hot water, cap-side down.

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Leave the bottle in the water for two to three minutes. Then, use potholders or oven mitts to carefully lift the Swiffer bottle out of the pot. Hold the bottle securely with one hand and use the other (with a potholder or mitt) to gently twist the cap counterclockwise. Once you have removed the cap, you can easily refill the bottle with your preferred cleaning solution. When you're finished, secure the lid back in place by twisting it clockwise. By investing just a few minutes in the boiling water method, you can turn a frustrating task into a quick and easy one.

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