DIY Swiffer WetJet Wood & Laminate Floor Cleaner Solution
Save on expensive Swiffer WetJet refills with this simple, homemade cleaning solution! It’s effective, affordable, and won’t damage your beautiful wood or laminate floors.
Cost: $0.50
Equipment
- An empty Swiffer Wetjet bottle (See notes)
Ingredients
- 1 part isopropyl alcohol 70% or 91%, denatured alcohol, plain vodka, or gin
- 4 parts distilled water recommended to avoid mineral buildup, but tap water works too
- A few drops of Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid
Instructions
- In a small bucket or container, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Using a funnel, pour the solution into your empty Swiffer WetJet container or a spray bottle of your choice.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Measuring “Parts”: Use any measurement for “1 part.” For example, if using 1/4 cup as a base measurement, you’d mix 1/4 cup alcohol, 1 cup water, and 2-3 drops of Dawn. Adjust quantities as needed.
- Why Alcohol? Rubbing alcohol is an effective, pH-neutral cleaner that disinfects and evaporates quickly, helping floors dry faster and stay streak-free. It’s ideal for keeping wood and laminate floors clean and protected.
How to Refill a Swiffer WetJet Bottle
- Heat a pot of water until boiling, then turn off the burner.
- Hold the empty Swiffer WetJet bottle upside down and submerge the cap in the hot water for up to 90 seconds.
- With a hot pad or cloth, grip the lid and twist—it should come off easily.
