Swiffer Cloths
How You Can Apply a Common Household Product to Your Car

Susan Frissell

The Swiffer family of products is so versatile you can use their handy products for your car, as well as the kitchen floor.

Most of us are aware of the handy Swiffer cloths that can be used for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture. They are thick, dry, or wet, cloths that create electrostatic action to pull household soil into the cloth. When you’re finished, you just toss the cloth. Made by Proctor & Gamble, the Swiffer cloths can be found in grocery and drug stores, as well as among several mass merchandisers.

Now you can apply the Swiffer cloths to your vehicle in a variety of ways. Whether you’re an enthusiast, or just someone who likes a clean car with a comfortable environment, P&G offers some safe car care tips:

• Cleaning Glass. An important part of safe driving, keeping your vehicle’s windows clean can be done regularly with Swiffer cloths. Start with dry windows. Using a horizontal motion on the outside and a vertical motion on the inside, apply the Swiffer to all the windows. Use it on the sunroof and rear view mirror, too.
• Wipers. Keeping wipers clean, as well as replacing them regularly, aids in safer driving during inclement weather. Wipe the blades with Swiffer cloths once a week to keep them pliable and free of dirt.
• Dust and Dirt. Use the cloths on your car’s dashboard, consoles, cup holders and seats. Dust and common allergens collect inside a car and can be difficult to clean. Removing dust and dirt with Swiffer cloths is easy, and extras can be kept in the glove compartment.
• Vacuum and Remove Odors. Using such products as Febreze Clean Auto on your car’s carpet can help your car to smell clean and fresh.

A 12-count tub of Swiffer cloths can be purchased for under $5, and will come in handy when you least expect it.