Keep reading to discover smart ways to use your Swiffer that spans more than just the floor.
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Meet the Expert
Arianna Castrois a Swiffer and home care scientist.
What Is a Swiffer?
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A Swiffer sweeper is intended forhard flooring, not carpets or area rugs.
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Baseboards
Baseboards collect a lot of dustover time, especially ones with a more decorative design.
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Run a Swiffer dry pad along baseboards to remove dust and dirt in one long, continuous sweep.
it’s possible for you to either use the Swiffer with the handle to avoid straining your back.
Castro recommends using them to get dust and dirt off of large tables before meals.
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TV and Computer Screens
Gently remove dust from TV and computer screens using Swiffer dry pads.
Use it to clean the front, sides, and back of the screen.
Castro recommends using Swiffer dry pads to clean tall and small windows.
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Air Vents
Clean air vents on the floor, walls, and ceilings with your Swiffer Sweeper.
Built-In Shelves
Dustbuilt-in shelvesquickly and effectively using Swiffer dry pads.
Reach top shelves and clean corners easily thanks to the sweeper’s long handle and flat rectangular head.
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Cobweb Removal
“Want to keep the spiders further than arms length?
Castro recommends using the Swiffer Sweeper dry pads to remove any leftover lint from the dryer.
Window Blinds
Give your wood or plastic window blinds a good clean with a Swiffer Sweeper.
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Faux Plants
Wipe down dusty leaves on faux potted plants around your home.
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