The Multi-Use Home Cleaner is similar, but in powdered form. It can either be used as a zero waste laundry detergent, dish soap, or mixed with water to clean surfaces. This means that you end up with a “H” shaped template, which is the pattern for your mop head cover. These mops are very similar to the Swiffer, but instead of single-use refill pads, they clean with a washable microfiber pad head. Pair yours with a DIY or store-bought eco friendly spray and you’re golden. Still, even the most ethical electronics come with an additional environmental impact, because of the mining of materials and the difficulty to dispose of electronics responsibly. Between their zero waste storefront in LA and zero waste online store, they’re doing a good job of it.

Complete your zero waste mopping transformation by pairing your eco friendly Swiffer alternative with some green accessories. Most of the tools listed below are long-lasting, one-time investments that fit right into a low waste lifestyle. Spray Bottles The Swiffer was a game-changing product that revolutionized housework in the late 1990s. While there’s no denying how convenient it made sweeping, mopping, and dusting, it also brought single-use cleaning pads and toxic cleaning agents to the masses that gave rise to a ton of waste and chemicals. That means any plastic they do use is offset as well as Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified recycled.

I placed the mop head on the 1cm seam allowance line at both top and bottom and drew a line along the other side of the mop head. I am always looking for new ways to upcycle my old cloth. And one of the most useful cloths in my waste pile is old towelling. Every so often I have a clearout of my bathroom cabinet. There is always one towel that looks a bit threadbare and grey, and it goes in a (large) pile in the corner of my sewing room to be reused. And making a reusable mop cover is a perfect way of reusing this old towel. You could also use microfiber or terry cloth if you prefer to buy new cloth to make these. You Will Need If you already own a Swiffer, it makes sense to simply swap out the disposable pads for zero waste swiffer pads that can be machine washed. After all, one of the biggest tenants of zero waste living is to reuse what you already have until it’s no longer functional. Wrap these around your Swiffer, spray them with some homemade cleaning solution of hot water and vinegar, and you’ll have yourself a zero waste mop. You could also put your DIY solution into the Swiffer Wetjet compartment for speedier cleaning. Microfiber Mops

Turbo’s eco friendly Swiffer alternative features an extendable aluminum handle and a 360-degree swivel-action rotating head. It’s perfect for wiping down corners, getting under the furniture, as well as reaching other inaccessible areas around the house. I like to use my mops with a spray bottle of water, white vinegar and a citrus essential oil. See my tutorial on how to make a natural floor cleaner. This keeps my laminate and vinyl flooring looking clean and dust free!

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This option is especially appealing as it allows you to reduce waste by avoiding single-use cleaning products without changing the way you use your Swiffer. Sweeper Spray Mop Pads by Juniperseed Mercantile The microfiber pads are soft and nonabrasive, making these some of the best mops for hardwood floors.

Do you think that you will be making these? I’d love to hear your comments. Tell me what you think below, or find me on social media.Cut the “H” shape out of both your old towel and your cotton fabric.Pin the fabrics right side together, and mark on one of the sides about an 7-8 cm section, which will be left open.