Swiffer Wet Jet

[LTS3]

Does anyone use a Swiffer Wet Jet on their hardwood floors? Pros and cons of it? I'm looking for something to clean my hardwood bamboo floors, apart from vacuuming. I have a Rubbermaid Reveal mop which I use Bona Wood Flood Cleaner with (recommended by the manufacturer of the bamboo floor boards) but the last time I used it, it left a dull residue on the floors I don't want to use a regular mop and a bucket of cleaning solution because I don't want to get the sub floor and underlayment pad wet and moldy.

 

[misty8723]

I don't because I don't use chemicals around the cats. I used to have one before we had cats and didn't really like it.

 

[susanm9006]

I have nothing but hardwood in my house. I have tried the Swiffer Wet Jet, the Boma wet jet and a Steamer. They all leave streaks and smears. So, I use a damp rag, rushed and rung out often and my foot to wash the floor (too hard to do on my hands and knees anymore) and a towel to dry afterwards. For daily cleaning I have made reusable cloths for my Swiffer Sweeper that work great.

 

[Willowy]

You can get a different brand that lets you use whatever solution you want. I'll see if I can find a link.

When I had vinyl floors, I loved my WetJet!

Here ya go:

 

[Jem]

I use a steamer on my floors followed by passing the "dry" swiffer quickly, while the floors still are a bit damp to prevent streaks, Although I don't find the steamer bad for leaving streaks like other things have. I also pass the swiffer with the grain of the wood, if there are any streaks they blend in.

 

[lizzie]

I have a Bissell crosswave for my vinyl floors,and I make up my own cleaning solution.I vacuum every other day,spot clean as is necessary and do a real good scrubbing every week.The floors are almost dry by the time I get to the other side of the room I'm working in and haven't noticed any streaks.I can't get down on my knees anymore at all,and it does a super job for me.

 

[LTS3]

You can get a different brand that lets you use whatever solution you want. I'll see if I can find a link.

When I had vinyl floors, I loved my WetJet!

Here ya go:

That's what I have currently The mop pad was clean when I used it last time but it still left residue on the floor. Maybe it's the Bona solution? It's supposed to not leave behind residue. Maybe a fresh bottle would help.

Bona does have it's own spray and mop thing: Bona® Premium Spray Mop for Hardwood Floors I had one once but had to return it to the store because it would not work after I put it together correctly. I may just be able to fit the replacement mop pads on the Rubbermaid They also have wet mop cleaning pads that looks like it can fit right onto a Swiffer dry mop.

 

[kittyluv387]

Yeah I used to use it. Kept the kitties away from it while it dried. Supposed to be pet safe. It did leave things a tad sticky but it's easy to use. We recently switched to this though.

LIGHT 'N' EASY Steam Mop Floor Steamer for Cleaning with Swiveling Steamer Mop Head for Tile,Grout,Laminate,Hardwood,Carpet Steamer,Professional 5 in 1 Steam Mops Steamer

 

[Uncled]

I use Murphy's oil soap on my wood floors

 

[debbila]

I use Murphy's oil soap on my wood floors

Is it good for laminate wood floors?

 

[LTS3]

I've found, by accident one day, that Nature's Miracle Wood Floor Cleaner will remove the dull residue (and pet messes) off the floor. So now I have some clean shiny spots on the otherwise dull floor I may have to buy a large bottle of that and use it with the Rubbermaid mop. Or maybe I can just spray and use a dry Swiffer to sort of mop it around

 

[blueyedgirl5946]

It de pends on the type of wood floor what to use. If it is a prefinished hardwood floor, follow the manufacturers instruction. Mine are prefinished and one of the most important things the manufacturer recommends is no water at all. I use their recommended cleaner. For a regular wood floor, I would think it would be okay just to damp mop it with no cleaner.

 

[Winchester]

We use a Bissell steam cleaner. I have a Bona wetjet, but it does leave a haze on the floor. It works better in the kitchen and bathroom than back in the computer room.

 

[AbbysMom]

I have real wood floors and use the regular wet Swiffer Pads once in a great while. The definitely leave a haze.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I used to use one on our floors (laminate) but then we got a steam mop. One of the first things DH and I noticed is that the girls will eat food they drop on the floor now. They wouldn't with the wet jet. I felt so bad when I realized that.

We are planning to replace our floors with wood at some point; but the cleaning factor is definitely something I'm considering with our options!

 

[Azazel]

Swiffer claims to be safe around animals. It's the only reason I use it over others.

But, you could just buy the wet jet kit and then fill one of the re-fill fluid container with a mix of vinegar and water. Saves money and is less harsh than chemicals on your floors and around your pets.