TikTok's Cleaning Hack Will Save You Tons On Swiffer Duster Refills

Dust is one of the most common allergens you'll find in your home. It is one of the fastest occurring too. As soon as you wipe a surface and blink, the particles resurface. A Swiffer Duster is a handy dandy tool to tackle the allergen swiftly. However, unlike a traditional feather duster, the Swiffer model was designed with disposal pads, and buying all those duster heads adds up.

A pack of 18 single-use replacement heads can cost over $10. If you dust weekly, and even more often if you have pets, like recommended, your cleaning routine will be expensive. Fortunately, there is a hack to stretch the life of your Swiffer Duster. Instead of throwing away the dusting pad, wash it. You have to be gentle to not destroy the particle-trapping cloth, but it is worth it. By cleaning your duster, you save money and prevent disposal refills from ending up in landfills. A penny-pinching hack that's environmentally friendly — now that's a two-for-one.

To save your Swiffer Duster pad from the trash can, throw it in the washing machine. Add a small amount of detergent and let it run on a gentle or delicate cycle. After the washer, do not put the duster head in the dryer. Instead, hang it up to air dry and shake it to fluff out the cloth afterward. This hack can extend the life of the refill for a few more uses.

If you don't have a washing machine, you can hand wash the duster head. Rinse the cloth in water and lightly rub it with dishwashing liquid. Run it under the tap to wash out the soap and hang the duster to dry. The blue and white regular Swiffer refills are more delicate than the yellow heavy-duty ones, so it is better to hand wash them. Cleaning your Swiffer Duster is a money and time-saving dusting hack. Once they are dry, use them to trap particles at least three more times.