How much better is this than Swiffer dusters and other disposable ones like that? Why?
1965969
I used to use the Swiffer dusters. Just could not stomach the cost of them anymore. I think this one picks up dust better and has a larger surface area so you can clean more area at a time. It is also very flexible. You can bend the rod that runs down the center at any point (1/4, 1/2) to get into tight spaces like behind books on bookshelves.
1965970
MUCH better! They pick up dust that the Swiffer types leave behind. It doesn't take as long to dust. They fit into places that the Swiffer types cannot. They do not leave lint like some of the disposables do. They are washable (if desired...I just smack mine against each other...releases the dust perfectly). Their re-usability makes them environmentally friendly. I have had mine for about 3-4 months and LOVE them! Will never go back to disposables.
1965971
I like it because it is bigger, covers more area. I do my stair railing with it, between the spindles. I also have some big trim that has some texture and is not smooth around windows that this works well on. It appears to attract and keep more of the dust than a swiffer pad. It doesn't leave behind little fibers, like a swiffer pad, on textured surfaces. I still my swiffer pad in smaller places. And you can just shake it out and keep going, so you would use more swiffer pads. It does a good job and I'm very happy with it.
882842
I'm sorry that i can't offer you a comparison. I like how this bissell cleans, i like all the add-on tools, and the heavy duty sturdiness. It's heavy, practically needs its own garage, and is bulky. We think it's worth the effort. Other reviewers who like it helped me select this model, and we don't regret the purchase especially at the reasonable price. Good luck to you!
800104
Yes, it is better because the MOP HEAD is made of a Micro fiber and particles get stuck in it. I just sweep first, no need to bring out the vacuum cleanerI have a wonderful broom from Europe with horse hair-fantastic! Have fun mopping!
433930
These have a VERY light scent which dissipates quickly, but u can substitute a dampened hand towel or other cloth instead. Terry cloth style towels are especially good with the Swiffer. Take care, DJ
2072093
I love this product. I vacuum first then I use the pad with the cleaner. I have not used a swiffer before and this cleaner doesn't leave any film on the floor.
2041919
I could not live without my Swiffer Duster. I am retired. I clean 3 houses a week for wealthy people. I use the short handle for furniture and the long handle for ceiling fans and light fixtures. The dust does not fly all over the room. The dust sticks to the swiffer refill pad.
1472385
these wipes work better at "speading around" than "absorbing". These would work well probably for a swiffer (if you can find a way to attach them) for buffing or waxing or picking up lint/dirt, but not for mopping as it wouldn't pick up much liquid.
1972881
I like it better than the micro fiber and I have both. To me it cleans better. Hope this helped.
605071
I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where the cloth goes you can use it with just the fabric and it works just like a regular steamer. I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where... » Read More I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where the cloth goes you can use it with just the fabric and it works just like a regular steamer. « Show Less
1517210
Disclaimer: I'm no pro at this! That said, I've had mine two months and am happy with my decision. I usually prefer high quality over plastic, but my philosophy going into a product like this was that it's almost one of those semi-disposable items. While I have the best of intentions (bought the cleaner, and try to maintain it as I should), I figured I'd probably eventually end up gumming up the inside or some other stupidity on my part before I wore it out. I suppose the Great Stuff gun might fare better if you were to drop it or something like that, but at half the price this one seems like a pretty good bargain to me. Disclaimer: I'm no pro at this! That said, I've had mine two months and am happy with my decision. I usually prefer high quality over plastic, but my philosophy going into a product like this was that it's almost one of those semi-disposable items. While I have the best of intentions (bought the cleaner, and try to maintain it as I should), I figured I'd probably eventually end up gumming up the inside or some other stupidity on my part before I wore it out. I suppose the Great Stuff gun might fare better if you were to drop it or something like that, but at half the price this one seems... » Read More Disclaimer: I'm no pro at this! That said, I've had mine two months and am happy with my decision. I usually prefer high quality over plastic, but my philosophy going into a product like this was that it's almost one of those semi-disposable items. While I have the best of intentions (bought the cleaner, and try to maintain it as I should), I figured I'd probably eventually end up gumming up the inside or some other stupidity on my part before I wore it out. I suppose the Great Stuff gun might fare better if you were to drop it or something like that, but at half the price this one seems like a pretty good bargain to me. « Show Less
1923418
The XV-21 picks up animal hair like a dream, and rarely does it get wrapped up in my long hairs. I recommend the XV-21 at the discount and a spare pack of filters. Even my pricey Kirby and Dyson vacs don't do the job the Neato does. And I don't have to do the legwork!
1342578
Yes but it works better if you dilute and put a rag on the bottom of the swiffer instead of the swiffer sweeper cloths
2118113
The one pictured is the one I bought and threw in the trash with in one month. Absolute junk. And then the battery craps out for good in three weeks. You mush have used yours only on hard surfaces once a month. For the same money I a bought a Bissell Perfect Sweeper that weighs twice as much as Swiffer and is actually a quality product. there is no comparison.
731575
Haven't tried anything yet, but read a review that yes the swiffer ones do work!
2022688
I personally like this much better than fels Napthpa. I think it cleans better.
1093140
I think that the scooba does a decent enough job of getting crumbs if there aren't a lot, but the filter for the scooba is so much smaller than the dust particle bins of the roomba. If the floor is pretty dirty, which mine often is with two kids an a dog, I run the roomba and then the scooba, and it comes a lot cleaner than if I did it with a mop and bucket.
189547
No doubt a swiffer or dust mop after vacuuming is ideal, but it depends on how fussy you are.