How to reuse your swiffer wetjet bottle

I don't know about everyone else, but I was tired of buying expensive Swiffer WetJet refills. My friend showed me a way to reuse the bottle and I'd like to share this with all!

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Gather your supplies. An old pot to boil water in, your empty Swiffer WetJet bottle, and your favorite cleaning solution.

Gather your supplies. An old pot to boil water in, your empty Swiffer WetJet bottle, and your favorite cleaning solution.

Take the labels off the bottle.

Take the labels off the bottle.

Boil the water, and then put the bottle in the water for about a minute. The bottle will start to expand.

Boil the water, and then put the bottle in the water for about a minute. The bottle will start to expand.

Pull the bottle out and use something to protect against burning your fingers. I used my shirt, but it may be better to use oven mitts. Twist the cap off while the plastic is soft.

Pull the bottle out and use something to protect against burning your fingers. I used my shirt, but it may be better to use oven mitts. Twist the cap off while the plastic is soft.

Now so you can keep reusing this bottle, cut down the tabs inside the cap. I used scissors.

Now so you can keep reusing this bottle, cut down the tabs inside the cap. I used scissors.

Pour your favorite cleaning solution into the bottle at your own known measurements.

Pour your favorite cleaning solution into the bottle at your own known measurements.

Mix with water. Now if you are afraid this might gunk up your Swiffer to use regular tap water, use Distilled water instead.

Mix with water. Now if you are afraid this might gunk up your Swiffer to use regular tap water, use Distilled water instead.

Place the cap back on snugly!

Place the cap back on snugly!

  • 1.0 Empty Swiffer WetJet bottle
  • 1.0 Pot to boil water
  • Knife/scissors/razor blades
  • Your favorite floor cleaning solution