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Swiffer Wet Jet

What is it? The Swiffer Wet Jet is a new generation of mop that has a dispensable cleaning pad and comes with its cleaning product.

The promise: The Swiffer Wet Jet mopping system promises to break out and dissolve tough messes better than a regular mop and bucket. The cleaning product that comes along  with the system is said to absorb grime and dirt and trap them unto the pad.

The cost: The Starter kit  is sold for $24.99 plus tax. This system comes with the mob that requires a bit of assembly, 2 disposable cleaning pads, a bottle of cleaning product and one scrubbing strip. It does not include the 4 AA batteries needed to operate this mop. Later on you can purchase more cleaning pads for the cost of $6.99 for twelve (one pad can clean 2 big rooms)

The verdict: When I saw the Swiffer Wet Jet on television I got quite excited about it, I thought it would be the solution to all of my problems… I was wrong. The mop system, has the cleaning product attached to it which made it heavier than a regular mop. Although the mop cleaned well, I have a hard time manoeuvering it where I want it to go and I am a fit person. I also found that the mop was not great at cleaning grout on ceramic floors.

Bottom line: the Swiffer Wet Jet is definitely a great floor cleaner for laminate, hardwoods floors that are treated or even vinyl but beware if you have any kind of injuries!