How To Make Reusable Swiffer Mop Pads
Image by Hello Sewing via YouTube
If you have a Swiffer mop and tired of spending money on mop pads, Hello Sewing on YouTube shows how to make a reusable Swiffer mop pad with a free pattern download. There is a wet and dry option in this tutorial, and that is super handy to make a few of these to cycle around. It’s easy to go through and use multiple mop pads, especially if you have a dirty floor. So, this would be super money conservative and does not waste paper pads.
Supplies:
- Free pattern download
- Towel fabric
- Cotton fabric. You can use what you have leftover from your other projects.
- Two pairs of 3″ long velcro straps.
- matching thread thread
- scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat)
- iron and ironing board
- sewing clips or pins
- sewing machine
Directions:
First, print out the free pattern that is provided or make your own from scratch. Outline the pattern to the towel and cloth and cut it out. It should look like a big letter “H” once you finish. Place them on top of each other, right sides together. Align the edges and secure the fabric with pins or clips while leaving a 2-3 inch opening for turning the Swiffer cover inside out. Continue to watch Hello Sewing tutorial on YouTube for full instructions and details.
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Next, once you sew all around and in the middle of the pad, sew on the velcro. Put a pair on each of the flaps. For the wet mop, take the old disposable pad and place it on top of the towel. Cut out the towel according to the disposable and do a zig-zag stitch all around the pad. Stack them in a container and pour the cleaning solution on top of them.
In conclusion, this is a great DIY hack that will help for long-term money savings. You can make these reusable mop pads without sewing too. Just glue everything together.
