Comments on: Easy Upgrade: Leave ‘Em In The Dust http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/ The Story Of Two Young People Falling In Love With Their First House Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:02:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-3/#comment-112782 YoungHouseLove Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:32:52 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-112782 Thanks for the inspiration Natasha! We also plan to use cloth diapers and wipes for our little one and we can't wait to see how it goes! xo, s

Thanks for the inspiration Natasha! We also plan to use cloth diapers and wipes for our little one and we can’t wait to see how it goes!

xo,
s

]]> By: Natasha http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-3/#comment-112775 Natasha Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:13:18 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-112775 we use reusable cleaning cloths that feel like paper towels but are not. we also use plant based cleaners in our home and fitted cloth diapers on our baby.we also use baby washcloths as diaper wipes for him as well. no disposable products for us. saves us a ton of money each month and the little one is happier in reusable diapers. we use reusable cleaning cloths that feel like paper towels but are not. we also use plant based cleaners in our home and fitted cloth diapers on our baby.we also use baby washcloths as diaper wipes for him as well. no disposable products for us. saves us a ton of money each month and the little one is happier in reusable diapers.

]]> By: Man http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-3/#comment-108134 Man Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:37:48 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-108134 OMG ! i love it . OMG ! i love it .

]]> By: Devil http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-107697 Devil Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:23:19 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-107697 Pretty good post. I just came across your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon! Pretty good post. I just came across your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-90800 YoungHouseLove Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:13:06 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-90800 Awesome tip Connie. Thanks so much! xo, s

Awesome tip Connie. Thanks so much!

xo,
s

]]> By: Connie M. http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-90797 Connie M. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:01:06 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-90797 Here's recycling at it's best. I sew, I sew a great deal and have LOTs of scraps of fabric. So when I got tired of using the Swiffer cloths on the sweeeper, I cut some rectangles of fleece (polar fleece type) the same dimensions and use those for dusting my hardwood floors. They are free, they are washable, and they work as good as the swiffer does. Just remember NOT to use fabric softener with fleece. In fact, while I have your attention ;-) Fleece garments should be washed with powedered detergent (for some reason it doesn't like the liquid type) and hung to dry no matter what the label says. It is hydrophobic which means it reples moisture. That's why it insulates when you get wet, the moisture moves to the outside and evaporates. So hanging it up for maybe 20 minutes is sufficient to dry it completely (unless there are other fabrics sewn to the garment. And of course, no static sheets or fabric softener because they ruin the wicking properties of the fleece. If you don't sew, grab a yard or so at the fabric store when it's on sale. Or even better, find someone who will share their leftovers. I often put a bag up on freecycle to get rid of the piles of fabric scraps I have. Here’s recycling at it’s best. I sew, I sew a great deal and have LOTs of scraps of fabric. So when I got tired of using the Swiffer cloths on the sweeeper, I cut some rectangles of fleece (polar fleece type) the same dimensions and use those for dusting my hardwood floors. They are free, they are washable, and they work as good as the swiffer does. Just remember NOT to use fabric softener with fleece. In fact, while I have your attention ;-) Fleece garments should be washed with powedered detergent (for some reason it doesn’t like the liquid type) and hung to dry no matter what the label says. It is hydrophobic which means it reples moisture. That’s why it insulates when you get wet, the moisture moves to the outside and evaporates. So hanging it up for maybe 20 minutes is sufficient to dry it completely (unless there are other fabrics sewn to the garment. And of course, no static sheets or fabric softener because they ruin the wicking properties of the fleece. If you don’t sew, grab a yard or so at the fabric store when it’s on sale. Or even better, find someone who will share their leftovers. I often put a bag up on freecycle to get rid of the piles of fabric scraps I have.

]]> By: Amber Cleaner http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-89596 Amber Cleaner Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:00 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-89596 microfiber cloths are one of the best cloths you can ever clean with, i co run a cleaning company and we use this cloths everyday they are just amazing. Use them as a damp cloth it picks up all the dust and leaves no smear marks on anything. So if your not using them, you should :) microfiber cloths are one of the best cloths you can ever clean with, i co run a cleaning company and we use this cloths everyday they are just amazing. Use them as a damp cloth it picks up all the dust and leaves no smear marks on anything. So if your not using them, you should :)

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-88314 YoungHouseLove Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:21:53 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-88314 Hey Nancy, It's just a term for a small dishcloth-like towel with little raised fibers that grab dirt and dry things quickly. The good news is that when you find them (anywhere from Target to Tj Maxx or Trader Joe's) they're usually labeled as "microfiber cloths" on the packaging. Hope it helps! xo, s

Hey Nancy,

It’s just a term for a small dishcloth-like towel with little raised fibers that grab dirt and dry things quickly. The good news is that when you find them (anywhere from Target to Tj Maxx or Trader Joe’s) they’re usually labeled as “microfiber cloths” on the packaging. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: nancy locklear http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-88310 nancy locklear Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:40:54 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-88310 what exactly is a micro fiber cloth i hate to seem so dumb but there is so much out there , i personally like the shame wow and can't wait to get the mop, but here is my tip on the old swiffer an old white sock spray some indust on it and u can clean ceiling fans and anything high , dont use on floor for flor i use a spray bottle and carry my wsiffer aand sock already loaded on it and i go to town , socks are also good for using for mittens to dust furniture , good luck hope u can use these few tip . nancy in SOUTH CAROLINA what exactly is a micro fiber cloth i hate to seem so dumb but there is so much out there , i personally like the shame wow and can’t wait to get the mop, but here is my tip on the old swiffer an old white sock spray some indust on it and u can clean ceiling fans and anything high , dont use on floor for flor i use a spray bottle and carry my wsiffer aand sock already loaded on it and i go to town , socks are also good for using for mittens to dust furniture , good luck hope u can use these few tip . nancy in SOUTH CAROLINA

]]> By: Jennifer H. http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/easy-upgrade-leave-em-in-the-dust/comment-page-2/#comment-88184 Jennifer H. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:26:48 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=17830#comment-88184 Our house has only 3 carpeted rooms, so I really wanted a Swiffer to use with my microfiber cloths. I was ecstatic when I found a Clorox Wet Jet mop with a new bottle of cleaner for only $1 at a garage sale! I brought it home and happily attached my microfiber cloths to it for cleaning my floors. Sadly, the mop stick hinge broke a week later and can't be repaired. I've been wanting to find another cheap-o Swiffer-type mop to use and hadn't found one yet. Chris A, thanks for your tip about the $2.99 duster at Walmart. I'll have to check that out. :) Our house has only 3 carpeted rooms, so I really wanted a Swiffer to use with my microfiber cloths. I was ecstatic when I found a Clorox Wet Jet mop with a new bottle of cleaner for only $1 at a garage sale! I brought it home and happily attached my microfiber cloths to it for cleaning my floors. Sadly, the mop stick hinge broke a week later and can’t be repaired. I’ve been wanting to find another cheap-o Swiffer-type mop to use and hadn’t found one yet. Chris A, thanks for your tip about the $2.99 duster at Walmart. I’ll have to check that out. :)

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