Swiffer Wet Jet Review

I love being a member of My Blog Spark! They have offered me some great giveaways recently ($30 gift card and Fiber One packs)! So, I was only too happy when they offered to send me a product to review (sorry no giveaway with this one). I recently came home to a large package at my doorstep. It was one of the most fun packages I have ever opened. The box contained this large case!

Much to my surprise, it talked to me when I opened it! It set me on a Swiffer Wet Jet mission. I wish I could play the sound for you, but I am not technically savvy enough. Well, I decided to put this kit to the test.

First I put the Swiffer together which was fairly simple. (It would have been even easier with the box and directions!) I did a quick 5 minute run over the floors with my vacuum, just to pick up anything big. (This was recommended.)

Then, I started “mopping”. I have to be honest, I hate to mop! A lot! So my floors weren’t sparkling when I started, as a matter of fact, I am embarrassed to show you this next picture. But I cleaned the whole floor in less than 5 minutes!

I know, I need to do that more often! So, here I am thinking, this thing works great, is quick, and is the easiest mopping I have ever done. In less than 10 minutes, my floor looked fabulous. Then, I got brave (actually the teacher in me wanted to follow the directions I was given).

My mission told me to use this jelly, spill it on my floor, let it dry, and clean it up. Well, let me say if you think something sounds like a bad idea, it probably is! (Yes, you know where this is going.)

Let me repeat again. The Swiffer worked great! My common sense was failing however. I will tell you that the Wet Jet pad soaked up the jelly like a diaper soaks up you know what! The only problem was where all that sticky was supposed to go. (It only took 3 swifferings with new pads and 1 mopping to fix it….) I mean, what were they thinking?!?! The best mop in the world wouldn’t have cleaned this mess up!

To recap:

Positives:
1. Fast
2. Really Easy
3. Cleans really dirty floors exceptionally well
4. Coupons available
5. Doesn’t feel like mopping

Negatives:
1. None, except use a little common sense. (If you wouldn’t clean it up with a real mop, don’t try to with the Swiffer.)

Although the Swiffer Wet Jet is a little expensive, in my opinion, the time saved was worth it. I am so glad, I got one for free! Now I will be looking for the refills on sale (with a coupon, of course)!

I hope you got a good laugh out of my mishap. Maybe someday I will laugh about it too!