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Tutorial: Reusable mop pads

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Tutorial: Reusable mop pads

Tutorial: Reusable mop pads

I’m totally hooked on mops with removable pads.  I mean, how did we ever mop our floors before?  But what I  don’t like is having to buy those disposable pads.  So much money and so much waste!  Luckily, reusable pads are super easy to make!  A Few Shortcuts has a tutorial showing how.  You can sew up a set of them in less time than it takes to go to the store and buy some!

Click below for the tutorial:

How to Make Reusable Swiffer Refills, by A Few Shortcuts

[photo from A Few Shortcuts]

Comments

  1. Just a PSA that the composition of Swiffer mop solution is nearly identical to antifreeze, which is toxic to pets. Animals have died having repeatedly licked Swiffer solution from their paws.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.