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The Emperor Has No Clothes The Swiffer is Wearing Them! by Nikki Willhite If you open the windows on a still summer night, you might be able to hear the click, click, click of knitting needles. Women are once again making cosies. No, not cosies for the toaster, the husband's golf clubs, or even rolls of toilet paper. These are not your "grandmother's cosies." These are cosies for the new, cutting edge Swiffer! Yes, it is hard to believe, but people are so enamored with their Swiffers that they are actually making removable, and washable cosies for them. They are cute, but there are a lot of ways to make Swiffer substitutes without knitting cozies. HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE SWIFFER SUBSTITUTES - For dusting some of the best fabrics are flannel, fleece, felt and microfiber. Just cut a rectangle a little larger than your swiffer base. If you can't get it to stick in the holes, you can make it thicker by sewing several pieces together, or you can attach it with rubber bands. - You can purchase fabric on sale, or you can cut up old clothing. Soft fabrics, like knits and velour work well for dusting. Heavier fabrics like brushed corduroy work well for scrubbing. - Other items easily found that work well for both dusting and mopping are washrags and diapers. You can use either cloth or disposable diapers. - If you are a quilter, you now have another use for those little leftover pieces of warm and natural batting. They are great for collecting dust. The polyester cotton blend of batting works well for wet jobs. If you like to recycle, you've got a great friend in the Swiffer. Keep that swiffer frugal and thrift friendly. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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