5 surprising cleaning hacks you can do with a Swiffer sweeper

Social media is full of strange cleaning hacks, all promising to make light work of tough chores. And if your trusted tools are not cutting it, you’ll be glad to know there are other alternatives in our homes.

Who knew that the humble Swiffer sweeper could do so much more? Since its launch, this affordable sweeper has become a reliable tool for quickly cleaning hard floors — picking up dust, lint and pet hair.

Essentially, the Swiffer sweeper is a combination sweeper-mop that can use either dry or wet-type disposable cloths attached to the base. Alongside the best vacuum cleaners, this is a great tool to have in your arsenal for a light, daily clean. However, beyond floorcare, there are surprising ways you can use this versatile cleaning tool around the home.

So if you want to get the most out of your Swiffer sweeper, here are 5 cleaning hacks to make your chores easier.

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Clean mirrors to make it spotless

Whether you’re cleaning windows, removing fingerprints or marks on glass doors or mirrors, a Swiffer can be handy. Simply, spray the mirror with a glass cleaner, tuck a microfiber cloth onto the Swiffer and then use it to scrub the mirror spotless.

2. Get rid of cobwebs from the ceiling

If you spot unsightly cobwebs on the ceiling, it can often be a struggle to reach them (without a stepladder). All you need is a Swiffer to allow you the extendable reach to clean any cobwebs without the hassle. The same applies for tackling ceiling fans, or any other high–reach spots in the house to clean.

For more top tips, check out how to get rid of cobwebs and keep them away, and it might be handy to know the difference between cobwebs vs spider webs.

3. Refresh walls before painting

If you’re looking to update your rooms with a fresh coat of paint, you’ll need to ensure you have clean, dust-free walls before you paint a room. Just get your Swiffer sweeper to easily go over the walls to remove any excess grime, dirt or dust so that your brilliant results are not ruined (and you’ll have to start over).

You might also want to check out these 7 clever painting hacks to save you time, just avoid these 7 painting mistakes and how to choose the best paint for your interior finish — from durability to sheen.

4. Easily clean baseboards

This is one common area that we often forget to clean during our housework routine.

And even when using one of the best vacuum cleaners, you'll need to know how to clean baseboards properly, and remove marks when it starts to look a little grubby.

Luckily, a Swiffer sweeper is a great cleaning hack. Simply use it on a regular basis to wipe away excess dust and dirt, without the back strain. Additionally, you could try this other vacuuming hack on TikTok for making baseboards clean.

5. Clean vents and air ducts

Similarly, vents and air ducts can get overlooked when cleaning our homes. However, these can quickly accumulate a build-up of dust, dirt and even pet hair. Simply use your Swiffer sweeper to easily access the vents and clean dust — if not cleaned often, this could lead to respiratory issues in the long-term.

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