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Swiffer WetJet Review

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The Bottom Line

The Swiffer WetJet does a decent job at mopping floors in between more thorough cleanings. The Swiffer WetJet is easy to use and quick, but doesn't do a fantastic job at thorough cleaning. I was surprised by the amount of pet hair it left behind. In fact the mopping pad didn't seem to grab any pet hair. For quick spills the Swiffer WetJet was convenient, but the expense of the pads and replacement solution is a negative factor for the mop.
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Pros

  • The Swiffer WetJet is easy to use and very convenient.
  • The Swiffer WetJet does a good jog of absorbing spills.
  • The Swiffer WetJet works well on many hard surface floor types.
  • The Swiffer WetJet has a built in scrubber that helps remove tough dirt.

Cons

  • The Swiffer WetJet did not do well at picking up pet hair.
  • The Swiffer WetJet refills can become very expensive.
  • The Swiffer Wetjet won't completely replace the need for another mop.

Description

  • The Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit contains a bottle of cleaning solution, a cleaning pad, and the mopping system.
  • The Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit retail for $19.99.
  • The Swiffer WetJet refill solution retails from 5.99. A 24 pack of the refill mops retails from 9.99.

Guide Review - Swiffer WetJet Review

The Swiffer WetJet has been around for awhile, and it is still a go-to choice for those who want a quick solution to mopping their floors. For me convenience is key. With 5 kids and a busy schedule, mopping sometimes doesn't make it onto the list because of how time intensive it can be.

The Swiffer WetJet's goal is to cut that time down significantly. And in that, it succeeds. Mopping a floor with the Swiffer WetJet is simple and easy. The trigger sprays solution onto the floor. You push the mop around wiping up dirt from the floor. At the end, you throw away a dirty mop pad, and you are done.

For me, the Swiffer WetJet does a good job at mopping up fresh messes. It also is nice for a quick mopping in between my regular mopping routine. But for thorough or heavy duty mopping sessions, the Swiffer is not my tool of choice. I was disappointed by the amount of pet hair the mopping pad couldn't pick up or attract. The extra scrubbing tool does make this flat mop a good choice for even the dirtiest of floors. However, the cost of replacement pads and solution makes it harder to justify purchasing one.

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