swiffer dusting cloths

I have tons of flannel as I make rag quilts, so easy to do. 13. Its right up my alley! Ad from shop DiscoDusters So happy I dont have to rely on the store bought ones anymore. I am making one. Join small and large pieces together by stitching down center of all four layers of fabric as pictured. I bought a Swiffer Duster Kit. http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/03/thursdays-treasures-week-15.html, http://mavieengreen.blogspot.com/2010/07/un-plumeau-swiffer-reutilisable-cest.html, http://crossxmyxhooks.blogspot.com/2010/08/fan-fridays-eco-crafts.html. KNDesign18 Ideal for dust and liquid, these unscented Swiffer refill cloths are safe for most hard surfaces. thanks so much!!! View cart for details. Thanks for a great tutorial as a newbie with the sewing machine, this was a fail-proof project for me. The plastic tongs would end up scratching the furniture I was dusting. Learn, *2/3yd total flannel or pieces cut as below if not using free pattern download, 4 4x7 pieces flannel cut on the bias (45 degree angle to the grain) can be coordinating color, Pingback: Got flannel? Turn duster cloth over and repeat steps 8-9 with opposite side. BRILLIANT!!! To print, I would recommend copying and pasting into a word processing program (such as Word) so you dont have to print so many pages. Something went wrong. Lovin this idea sooo much! Thanks for the tutorial. They sell the reclaimed flannel for $43 and you get about 125 pieces thats enough to make like 20 of these dusters! Your email address will not be published. Thank you for the info! I love my Swiffer duster, it makes it fun and easy to clean. Order Swiffer Professional Dusting Cloths, White 32 Cloths/Box 6 Boxes/Carton (33407) today at Quill.com and get fast shipping. I sewed one of these by hand (since Im machine deprived) a few weeks ago from some scrap fleece. Im so making these!Thanks for sharing with me and Ill definitely mention your Green Month and feature this on my blog soon. :>) I linked to this on my weekly roundup thanks for sharing! From shop CraftyTabbyDesigns, ad by AMarieEcoSew im 16 and am trying to help my parents save money by going green. From shop Miizoo, $12.24 Thanks for sharing. Great stuff! I hope your surgery went well and that youre recovering okay! k. Thank you!!!! Original Price $6.53 ), and theyre washed and ready to start. you know, you dont have to use swiffer handles. I even have a pair of worn out flannel pajamas that would be perfect for this. Itll make an excellent Christmas present, thanks! Love this, thanks so much for sharing it!   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). I also love the idea of cutting the flannel for the swiffer floor cloth replacements! I make receiving blankets, bibs and burp cloths for charity, so had plenty of flannel scraps and didnt have to buy a thing. I had the swiffer duster that I got through a free promo and knew I would never buy the throw aways to go on it, but I really liked using it. I also cleaned my ceiling fan-and lastly-before tossing it in the wash-I dusted the sides and behind my toilets-always hard places to get to and get dusty. Ad from shop BitsofFabricByJill THIS I can handle! Thank you! Also, quit buying the pads for the floor Swiffer and use an old towel rag and a spray bottle of water. The instructions to complete this project are found in this blog post :). The message said I had to be invited :-( If your duster handle is different than the Swiffer brand handles pictured, just adjust your own stitch lines to match up with your handle! :), http://welcomesunshinehome.blogspot.com/2011/11/pinterest-challenge.html, that is a very smart idea. Every time I buy a new box of refills at Costco they come with a new handle in the box, this is a great way to do away with the extra plastic. Also, I wonder how those car chamois would be as a duster. This is wonderful. Ive never seen a handle sold anywhere? So I finally posted about this on my blog. And it doesnt just work, it works awesome. Check out our roundup of tutorials. $5.88, $6.53 I will be making a few of these tomorrow!!!!! Ad from shop TSDesignsUS I have the same handle as you so it worked out perfectly for me. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Ad from shop nellamadethis I made a handle from a wire coat hanger. Yes! What an awesome idea. This solves my problem. Sign up and we'll send the sewing fun straight to your inbox! I just made two of these and they work GREAT! Ad from shop HandInHandDesignShop From shop QUniqueGifts, ad by TeresasFleeceDusters From shop craftyjane, ad by candogoods Maybe, If I talk softly to it. I will feature this site on my blog tomorrow. This is so awesome!! The last time I bought the duster refills (I REALLY needed them), I stood in front of the display at the store for a good 5 minutes, with my patient sister beside me, before I forced myself to buy them. Its yellow and not as long (the swiffer duster refills actually snap into the handle). Miizoo The pattern has markings for both the older blue style of duster handle as in the tutorial photos below and the newer yellow style thats featured in the video tutorial above. I also tried using microfiber (you can get microfiber cloths at the dollar store for a couple of bucks), but personally didnt like it as much as flannel. And, I think the pink actually makes me want to cleanweird. (25% off). Weve been out for a few weeks now of the refills. providing these information. Beginning with top layer of large flannel piece, trim approximately 3/4 of fabric from edge on both sides. Thank you for the great demo! http://juliechats.blogspot.com, I tried to visit your blog and could not. Ya know, they might be great for housewarming gifts! I just came across this tutorial by mistake yesterday & made one this morning. I use them til there is nothing left of them because it just bugs me to throw them away, but its the only duster that works! Id like to have it beside me while I attempt to shop and make one of these covers for my duster. Get Best Price. Ad from shop craftyjane Throw your new reusable Swiffer duster cloth in the washer and dryer to let the edges fray. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This is a great idea. I Hate to add disposables to the landfills and this works great! Thanks so much!!! Thanks for posting! My version of swiffer has a different handle (and a smaller pad), but I can easily adjust this pattern by looking at one of the refills. THANKS for the tutorial!!! Genius! I may have to try them from flannels. Come link at my party: Thursdays Treasures!!http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/03/thursdays-treasures-week-15.html. Im featuing this on my blog this Friday. I like the idea of getting into tight spots to dust and having the dust cling to the cloth cleaning part. designsbyakm Im featuring you at my Penny Pinching Party tomorrow. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Ad from shop WonDarfulTreasures Please avoid using polar fleece for this, or anything else, because cutting and washing fleece releases tiny specks of plastic fibre that is non biodegradable. Ad from shop CitrusDesigns They are sooo expensive, not to mention wasteful, and I have a lot of home to dust.Thank you thank you! $2.47, $2.75 CreationsCoccibelle Using reusable or natural cleaning products is one way Ive found it easiest to do so, and todays project is a great example of that! Quit buying the disposable one and started washing the years ago. NeedleLittleLovebyRC So Im adding this to my list of things I want to do as soon as the holiday decorations are down and I can drive again. Thanks. Love this pattern and idea. I love using Swiffer dusters but when it comes time to throw one away, I always feel guilty! I dont even own one of those swiffer things but Im so tempted to go out and buy one just so I can make this reusable duster thingy. Just an FYI for your readers: Scheduling surgery for December 17 isnt optimal but it has an upside. From shop MrMop, ad by HandInHandDesignShop Ad from shop uniquelymore Ad from shop StarkHandmade Wanted to thank you for the pattern and update I made these years ago with the blue handle and loved it, but when I moved I lost them all. Also, if you use polyester fleece and dry them without fabric softener or dryer sheets, the static will attract the dust better. Thanks for sharing. This is great! What a great idea! Nice and secure now! Come check yourself out and grab my featured button!! Thank you so much for posting this! Thanks! If you breathe a cloud of cut polar fleece dust you are filling your lungs with plastic gunk and that cant be good, Thank you so much for this. Repeat with remaining flannel squares. Ad from shop designsbyakm I just finished making my 2nd one today. I am new to sewing, and this tutorial was great! I love the siwffer dusters but cringe at the thought of how many I throw in the trash. LilyPadsShop Hmmmy swiffer duster handle looks nothing like the one in the tutorial. I made similar ones out of fleece for her a few years ago but just made 10 of these with scrap flannel. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Thanks so much for this tutorial. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Beautiful tutorial too! Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Slide Swiffer duster handle into the casing you have sewn, in between the 4 large pieces of flannel. Keep hook as a handle and bend the rest of the hanger into 2 loops to fit into the fabric duster. Ad from shop PatchedupPuff Ad from shop StitcherybyMarion What could I have done wrong? Wish I could get a downloadable copy of thiswe live in the boonies and to download this would take all my bytes. Quiltiferous Thanks for sharing. This seems to be a great site which offers Professional Cleaning Company, Commercial Cleaning, High quality cleaning, Domestic Cleaning, House cleaning services, Cleaning Company, Brisbane Cleaning, Lawn Mowing Services, Cleaning Prices, Commercial Cleaning Prices, Domestic cleaning Prices etc. Original Price $2.75 I have a handle in my cupboard and have been procrastinating buying refills because they are so expensive! 1 product ratings - Swiffer 360 Heavy Duty Dusters with Extendable Handle Starter Kit 6-Pack Case, 18 product ratings - Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mop Pads Floor Cleaning Mopping Refills Multi Surface 36 Pcs, 2 product ratings - Swiffer 360 Dusters Kit Plastic Handle 1 Handle & 3 Dusters/Kit Unscented 1 Box, 53 product ratings - Swiffer 44750 360-Degree Duster with Extendable Handle Starter Kit, 1 product ratings - Swiffer 41767 Traps & Locks Duster Refill, 10-Count, 1 product ratings - 3x Swiffer Duster Dust Magnet 9 Dust Collecting Cloths Dusters Refill, 5 product ratings - Part Pgc37109 Swiffer 16 Ct Max Dry Refill 17 In, by Swiffer, Single Item, Great, 56 product ratings - Swiffer 16 Ct Max Dry Refill 17 In, by Swiffer New, 16 product ratings - Swiffer 360 Dusters Refill Dust Lock Fiber Yellow 6/Box 21620BX. Curved areas on prongs should slide into the spaces you left when you stitched the casing in step 6 and hold the handle in place. I re-use my swiffer wet-jet container and I use rags for it instead of buying new cleaning cloths. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi, Im Abby. I have some flannel baby blankets that I got for 50 cents at Goodwill. Found you via Pinterest. We go through so many duster refills definitely going to make this! Its in the washer now & will be ready to try soon. What a great, fast project! Just use an inexpensive wooden spoon, an old handle off anything, or even an old capture mophead with the handle cut to your own length. From shop PNWBusyBobbin, ad by Cuteandfunky However, the handle was difficult to attach and keep from being covered with the cloth cleaning part. Sorry that these refills wont work for your handle, Ill let you know if I have any tips after I see the new design :). I always thought flannel would make a good dusting material because all the dog hair and dust on our floor clings to my daughters flannel pants!!! Ad from shop DesignsJus4U2 (I use cloth for paper towels whenever possible, too.). I will be making some for home pronto! Such a clever idea! Ive added it to a Green Cleaning roundup on my website today. If anyone is looking for some flannel they should check out the site! Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. If youre worried about unravelling, you could always cut all your squares of flannel on the bias and that would help :). If you dont mind, Ill be linking you up on my blog soon I know my friends will love this project for their own homes too. Cant beat that price! jwt. Fold small piece of fabric to opposite side and trace prongs again the same way. This reusable flannel duster cloth has been sooo great to use with the Swiffer handles. Just used some fleece scraps! Why didnt I think of this. I have a TON of cheapy flannel receiving blankets that would work beautifully for this! From shop StitcherybyMarion, ad by PNWBusyBobbin this will be perfect! From shop TeresasFleeceDusters, Sale Price $2.47 Way to expensive to buy for this, but if you have scrap pieces all is good. If only it werent for the disposable duster cloths they use (and use, and use). Anne It sounds like they may have changed the design, Ill have to check next time Im at the store! StudioPinkStitches I have had a pile of scraps from using tee shirts to make a big quilt and cant stand to just toss it all out. I have been making these out of fleece. I have tons of fabric scraps! (Swiffer, Ive heard, coats theirs with mineral oil to make it sticky.) Thanks so much!! Complete the checkout process (this is different than entering your email address on our newsletter signup on our right sidebar) and youll be able to download and print the pattern by logging into your account under the shop tab of our site or via the email sent to you. Fold top and bottom small pieces to one side and stitch along traced lines, through all four layers of flannel. You are a GENIUS! Thank you! I have one of those Swiffer dusters, but I havent been able to make myself by more cloths because I felt guilty about throwing them and my money away! The tutorial looks great would like to try this on my own thanks for such a great tutorial. Next, make the casing for the Swiffer duster handle. I made these DIY reusable cloth dusters that fit over a Swiffer duster handle, and they only get better with each use and wash. Im sharing both a free pattern and video tutorial with you today so you can make some for yourself! Econologik My daughter has a cleaning business and always looking for green alternatives. Thank you for this project. TCFWyldCraft Would you mind if I share your blog with my twitter group? Im pinning this and will be making myself some! Such a great idea and a perfect way to use up some of my small leftovers. Thanks. I love this ideaand by the way I bought my handles at our $1 store so look there first. Thank you, this is so clever and actually do-able! What a great idea!!! I love this idea!!! My husband might even like to dust with this cute new one! Think about it. I have some of that too! Can't find what you need? QUniqueGifts I am actually pleased to glance at this weblog posts which consists of lots of valuable facts, thanks for Stack coupons to get free gifts & extra discounts! didnt turn out so great but the flannel does pick up dust well. Keep um coming. Ad from shop chelsiesniftyknits I think Ill have to make me one of these and get my girls to help because its so easy! Great tutorial. Ad from shop TeresasFleeceDusters Quill Lincolnshire, Inc. 2022, All Rights Reserved. I found some high quality flannel PJs in my MILs stash (from when my husband was 5 or 6! Normally you have to wash minky carefully, but since it is being used for this, it wont matter. Make sure the ends are covered by the duster! Im with you, I love my duster just not the cost of the duster refills! i love this i really needed a duster for violin.since i dont have one itryed to make one but it dint work(not this way my way) then i saw this and after it worked. Stack the two sets of flannel on top of each other, with the small pieces on the top and bottom. Thanks for sharing! Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I love swiffer dusters for walls and valted ceilings but they are too expensive to use regularly. Thanks for the tute! I love them!! 14. What a fantastic idea!! From shop HandInHandDesignShop, ad by nellamadethis Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Loved your Swiffer idea and have posted it on my blog. Hi Elaine! You can also watch the video HERE on our YouTube channel if you prefer. Thanks for the inspiration, I think even I (aka Mrs I-cant-sew-even-to-save-my-life) feel like I could do it! I already made a cover for my swiffer wet mop out of fleece, but will take your suggestion and use flannel for this. Ad from shop AMarieEcoSew Keep up your good stuff! how to make face masks for use during times of shortage. I am a new blogger and I hope this is proper to do.There are a lot of other interesting articles on this blog. Turned out great and Im getting ready to toss it in the washer now. I love using these things but absolutely hate the waste going to landfill, not to mention the cost. From shop designsbyakm, ad by SewWeighty Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. 7. I even have a ton of flannel! Terrific! Place two pieces of 4x7 flannel on two pieces of 7x7 flannel, centering smaller pieces on top. Ad from shop NHSugarandSpice Thanks again for sharing your brilliance and ingenuity with us. I also will make some for Christmas presents next year for my environment conscience friends. thanks in advance for any tips! Penguin algorithm that got rolled out in April, 2012 almost Thank you so much. Sew excited to try making these tomorrow ;)! MonadnockHowl I just took the empty handle away from my 1 year old the other day and luckily threw it back under the sink. From shop DiscoDusters, $16.99 I think Ill make more for gifts! You are a cleaning angel in disguise. You can download the free pattern HERE rather than measure and mark your own pieces as instructed in the photo tutorial below. Fabulous idea! Talk about a useful project! From shop NHSugarandSpice, ad by Econologik Ready to make a reusable cloth duster? PatchedupPuff It might work for me. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. NiftyBitsand3DPrints I actually found another tute on someone elses blog but didnt have the material (fleece or microfiber) so I googled making one out of flannel since I have a ton of that and came across your blog. Heres my postof course, it links back to your post. I bought the equate version and its a loose fit. i just dont see a way where this handle will work for the refills. As if you need another comment about how cool this is!! I am always complaining about how much the refills cost. Fabulous! Thank you!!!!!! HandInHandDesignShop Ad from shop anitashrader I first wrote this post over 10 years ago, and its been one of our most visited posts consistently over the past decade, which is crazy! Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. I bought the a swiffer duster kit just to get the handle. DiscoDusters

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