The Wardrobe Staple You Can Use In A Pinch If You Run Out Of Swiffer Mop Pads

Mopping is one of many essential parts of cleaning, with the market for mops and brooms expecting to be worth more than $6 billion in 2027, according to Global Market Insights. Swiffer mops are one of the most popular cleaning tools; however, you may run into setbacks while using them. For example, if you clean your home regularly, then you may find that you sometimes run out of Swiffer mop pads. While this can feel like the ultimate nightmare, there is a surprisingly easy fix: socks. Yes, socks. Although you'd likely never think that this wardrobe staple could solve your mopping mishaps, it can do a surprisingly good job. Not to mention, it's also free and comes at no extra cost to you. 

Thankfully, implementing them into your mopping routine is no hassle at all, and you should be able to finish your spring clean in no time. It should be just as effective as whatever you use for your regular cleaning sessions. So, what are you waiting for? Get yourself ready to grab a sock and get to work. 

The hack, shared by TikTok user @athomewithshannon, shows how easy it is to use. "Out of Swiffer refills? Just grab a fuzzy sock with grips on the bottom," they explained in the video. "Stretch it right over the Swiffer; it works as a dry or wet mop. Then, just toss in the wash." It's really that easy. When it comes to selecting a sock, you should ensure it's clean and fresh. After all, there's no point using a dirty sock if you're trying to mop and clean your floor. You can even try using a regular fuzzy sock without grips if you like. Both should be able to clean your floor to a pleasing standard. Once you're done using them, freshen them up in the washing machine.

Similarly to a mop pad, socks can also pick up dirt and dust from the floor. This is what makes it work so well for cleaning in this case. Likewise, you could also save money if you decide to re-use these socks again and again, as you wouldn't be paying for any more mop pads.