Don't Limit Your Swiffer Mop To The Floors — You Can Clean Way More Than That

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Swiffer mops are widely known for being versatile when it comes to cleaning floors, whether they are wood or tile. The easy-to-use cleaning tool was first introduced to the world in 1999 and has become one of Procter & Gamble's top brands ever since, generating $500 million in sales each year. There are plenty of similarly built sweepers on the market from various brands, including the Amazon Basics Wet & Dry Sweeper Kit. No matter which type you use, the flat-headed mop and its wet or dry cloths are versatile and can be used to clean more than just floors. It's also one of the best tools to clean baseboards, doors, cabinets, ceilings, and more without expending too much elbow grease, because you can simply hold onto the handle and start scrubbing the feature you're looking to clean by moving it back and forth. 

Swiffer mops are even useful on hard surfaces outside, like sealed wood, marble, stone, and tile (although they shouldn't be used on unfinished or waxed wood or non-sealed tile). All you have to do is grab the Swiffer, attach one of its cleaning cloths, and aim the mop at the spot you need to remove dirt and grime — no bending down to the floor or reaching high up is required. If you're cleaning a hardwood floor with the Swiffer WetJet mop, you'll also need the cleaning solution as well.

One of the benefits of Swiffer mops and similar products is that they offer a variety of cleansing cloths for use with them. The usual disposable Swiffer Sweeper Wet Cloths from the brand are adept at cleaning hard surfaces made of linoleum, vinyl, laminate, sealed wood, marble, stone, and tile. There are also AIR U+ Dry Mop Pads for Swiffer Sweeper , which are good at capturing dust and are also good for hard surfaces like hardwood, vinyl, or ceramic flooring, as well as electronics. For spots that need a gentle touch, consider Aheihiduhc Washable Microfiber Mop Pads. You can even DIY an eco-friendly cleaning solution with equal parts water and white vinegar and a few drops of dish soap. Once you've made your choice, run the mop against the baseboards or any other part of your house that needs scrubbing as needed until those spills and pet marks disappear.

If you're cleaning cabinets, walls, or doors, use the Swiffer to scrub and wipe against the surface until you remove the dirt and dust. The mop can also successfully scrub soap scum off shower walls, doors, and ceiling, along with the refrigerator shelves. Among other unexpected things you can clean with a Swiffer duster are ceiling fan blades, TV screens, air vents, and more. While the flathead mop is versatile, there are major mistakes you can make with a Swiffer, like cleaning an unfinished wood deck (it can cause warping). However, don't let that limit your Swiffer use to indoors only, because the dry cloths are useful for dusting your car's interior, and the wet wipes can clean off any marble, stone, or tile outdoor surfaces.