Allergies And Ideas
The weather since Saturday has been absolutely amazing to the point I have actually been going out everyday. Of course it was to play Pokemon Go with my son but It was enjoyable. A bit windy but nothing I couldn't handle.
It was when I got back home that I would start feeling funky. Have you ever had a sinus infection? Your face feels twice its actual size. At least that it what it feels like to me.
Anyway. I went to the store yesterday to pick some things up while playing a little Pokemon go. It was a bit hazy and I figured we were just having a dust storm because of the wind.
I walked into the thrift store looking around for anything new that I could make use of and hoping I could find some electronics equipment. I'd had the idea earlier in the morning to make my own Swiffer like pads and was wondering what fabric to use.
Before walking out I asked one of the employees and she suggested swaddling blankets. I told her I had not seen any in years so she walked me back to where they were.
They were tagged at .65¢ a piece but I got a senior discount and only ended up paying .25¢ a piece. My first time and it feels kinda cool. I may be considered a senior because of my age but I feel far from old.
The next step was to figure out how in the world I was going to attach the pads to the mop head. I started thinking and realized I still have some clothes that are now too small for my son I could harvest elastic from.
Now all I have to do is measure and sew the pads. Hopefully this will be much quicker then the cleaning I was taught as a teen.
More to come on this. I will take pictures of the process for a post another day. Thanks for reading and drop comments below. Let's exchange some ideas.
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This is a great idea and I hope it works out for you. I leave it to you to come up with the truly genius ideas. And no I'm not being sarcastic I am genuinely say that it's a great idea so go with it!!!
We all have a bit of Einstein in us. Those dice were pretty darn cool too. I look forward to seeing what else you can do with resin.
Thanks sis... Check out my most recent post "resin work" to see all the pieces I have so far. I'm sure you'll like something there.
There are pads now but back in the time there was no pads must have been a hard time for the people of that time.
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The mops of the past differ from the Swiffer type mops of today. Of course regular mops still exist but the pad mops are supposed to be more efficient. And it would seem that creativity could create handmade pad mops. That would be interesting to see.
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It'll be nice if you could get the right materials... Hopefully the ones the seller suggested might be good enough
I think I have everything I need now. I just need my eyes to stop watering.
Aiit.... Goodluck with that
Your eyes? It'll stop, hehe
It's great to hear that you've been enjoying the outdoors, even if allergies are making things a bit challenging! Your DIY project to create your own Swiffer-like pads is quite innovative, and it's fantastic to see you repurposing materials like swaddling blankets and elastic from your son's old clothes.
Creating reusable cleaning pads is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly, as it reduces waste from disposable pads. It's a win-win situation!
For attaching the pads to the mop head, the elastic idea sounds promising. Depending on the design of your mop, you could also consider sewing in buttonholes or hooks to secure the pad.
I'm looking forward to seeing how your project turns out. Please do share the process and the final product when you get a chance. It's always exciting to see creative solutions and DIY projects. Keep up the great work, and take care of yourself during allergy season!