Floor Cleaning Systems

I hope its okay to ask this...I know its a health forum, but its such a good way for me to get some opinions from real Moms so I can choose wisely.

I want to get a system for floor cleaning--- there are Swiffer Sweeper and Wet Jet, CLorox Ready Mop, and I think a couple others.

Do any of you have these? And what are your feelings on them--what do you love or hate? Would you get it again or recommend it?

I just have a never-ending battle with keeping my floors clean. I need something easy and convenient. I have mostly hardwood.I want something that sweeps dry stuff AND mops wet when needed.

If you have any feelings or thoughts I would like to hear them. Thanks! :)

[GRose]

I absolutely LOVE my swiffer wet jet, I still sweep before since it doesn't take the dry cloths and I don't think they can pick up bigger crumbs anyway. The solution that comes with it smells very good and doesn't leave a residue either. It dries up pretty quickly too which is very nice with a two year old running around (we don't need any slips and falls).

[surprisebaby]

I got an email the other day about the swiffer wet jet...just use caution when using around pets. (and small children)  I will see if I can find it...not sure if there is any truth to it, but, always better to be safe than sorry.

[surprisebaby]

I found it...


I had to send this to you and all my dog (pet) loving friends.



> > >I recently had a neighbor who had to have their 5-year old German
> Shepherd
> > >
> > >Dog put down due to liver failure. The dog was completely healthy until A
> > >few weeks ago, so they had a necropsy done to see what the cause Was. The
> > >liver levels were unbelievable, as if the dog had Ingested poison of some
> > >kind! The dog is kept inside, and when he's outside, someone's with him,
> so
> > >the idea of him getting into Something unknown was hard to believe.
> > >
> > >My neighbor started going through all the items in the house. When He got
> > >to the Swiffer Wetjet, he noticed, in very tiny print, a Warning which
> > >stated 'may be harmful to small children and animals.' He Called the
> > >company to ask what the contents of the cleaning agent Are and was
> > >astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of the Ingredients.
> (actually
> > >he was told it's a Compound which is one molecule away from antifreeze ).
> > >
> > >Therefore, just by t he dog walk ing on the floor cleaned with the
> > >Solution, then licking its own paws, it ingested enough of the solution
> To
> > >destroy its liver. Soon after his dog's death, his Housekeepers''s two
> cats
> > >also died of liver failure. They both used the Swiffer Wetjet for quick
> > >cleanups on their floors. Necropsies Weren't done on the cats, so they
> > >couldn't file a lawsuit, but he asked That we spread the word to as many
> > >people as possible so they don't lose Their animals. This is equally
> > >harmful to babies and small Children that play on the floor a lot and put
> > >their fingers in their Mouths a lot.
> > >
> > >PLEASE, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE BABIES, SMALL CHILDREN OR OWN A PET --
> > >PLEASE FORWARD THIS ON!!!!

[GRose]

Oh my gosh this is scary. I only have hard floors in my kitchen and bathroom and Noah really doesn't play in either areas, he also is over the whole putting his fingers in his mouth phase. I am still worried though, I am going to look into this more. We also have a cat and I would die if he passed away.

surprise- Is it only the swiffer or is it the other mop systems too?

[GRose]

that email is a hoax, I looked it up on snopes.com

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/swiffer.asp

[surprisebaby]

thanks...sorry to cause any alarm ... I didn't mean to, just wanted to share my email, that I thought to be true!  Good to know about snopes. com.  Thanks for that!

[tiredbuthappy]

we have the clorox... it's ok. the floor never looks super clean though. my house isn't too big, so i usually get on my hands and knees with a soapy sponge. the result is always so much nicer (pergo floors) or in between cleanings DD (17 months) and i take baby wipes to the floors. I've trained her to find and wipe dirty spots. haha.

[ZevasMom]

I use the old fashion way, sweep, then on my hands and knees with a toothbrush scrubbing the floor so that it is super clean... NOT!!!  I just thought I would say that to be funny :o)

I do sweep first and then use the swiffer wet jet, the only problem is, that the spray is crazy - seems to spray three/four feet!  

[kellym]

OMG, Noella, I immediately thought "you can't ever come over" until I continued reading :) ha ha  ha
I white vinegar & hot water on my floors.

[New Mommy 2 Be 2007]

i moved into a new place and the kitchen floor is a wreck! the only thing that makes it better is a real mop with some bleach, hard to do that though since the smell is strong, i have the wet jet. its alright so expensive when u gotta keep buying refills, it does the same thing as a mop! and u still have to sweep a lot before it, its all the same, its just a way for people to make money! but i like my swiffer because it smells good and all but i buy refills when i have extra money or else ill get a reg mop, i have to go on my hand and knees to scrub my kitchen floor, just being lazy and not doing it lol. but swiffer is good