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I love my Swifter Wet Mop. I take the used bottle and refill it with 1/4 vinegar 3/4 water. It cleans, sanitizes, and deodorizes all in one step. Plus it is earth friendly.
Not to mention a big money saver.

- Submitted by TRISH106 5/10/2010 in Product Reviews | 7 Comments

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NATIVEGYRLAW 5/13/2010 12:59:00 AM

But...HOW do you refill it?

TIPPIMITCHELL 5/11/2010 8:40:00 AM

I never thought of refilling it like you are doing. Thanks so much!

145HEALTHY 5/10/2010 10:36:00 PM

Now if I can just figure how to replace the mophead pads with something washable and reusable.

SHERILEEAZ 5/10/2010 4:31:00 PM

What a great tip! I'll save the bottle.
I have been using swifter for the past month and love it.

COLDWINTER2010 5/10/2010 2:42:00 PM

What a great idea. I have always just thrown the used bottle away. I'll try your hint.

NANCYMT6151 5/10/2010 2:01:00 PM

What a great idea! Will have to try this when my bottle runs out. Thank you.

GRAMMAOFFIVE 5/10/2010 12:14:00 PM

I love that you are filling your bottle with something organic and going green. Way to go. There are so many chemicals doing harm to our bodies and you are proof that you can take something not so good and turn it "green". Thank you for protecting our environment.

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