Review: Swiffer WetJet

Thanks to MyBlogspark and Procter & Gamble, I was able to accept Operation: Enduring Clean and test the new Swiffer WetJet.

When the case arrived at my house, my boys were enthralled with it, because the WetJet was packaged in a huge briefcase, and when you opened it, a voice started saying, “Your mission, should you accept it…”.  They opened the case over and over just to hear the voice.  I was just excited to try the new WetJet .

Most of my home is hard wood floors (and we have a cat), so I have used the dry Swiffer for many years to get the cat hair up off the floor.  We also had one of the older versions of the WetJet.  But, I think they have made some great improvements to the new version:

Pros:

• I love how the new WetJet has 2 nozzles to spray the cleaner rather than just 1 that my earlier version has.  It seems to do a great job of spray coverage.
• I like the new scrubbing strip to get some of the dirtier spots.  My old WetJet did not have a scrubbing strip at all.  Sometimes it did seem a bit awkward to turn the pad around to use the scrubbing strip, but I got the hang of it with practice.
• I’m kind of embarrassed how dirty my kitchen floor had become…and the WetJet did a great job of cleaning the floor.  It smelled good and felt clean to the touch.  I’m sure if I had used a mop and bucket, I would have started seeing dirty streaks across the floor.
• The WetJet has a special cleaner that I can purchase to use on my hardwood floors.
• The WetJet is portable, so I can whip it out to clean up a small mess (like a milk spill) rather than getting out a mop and bucket.
• It’s also quite sturdy.  It doesn’t feel flimsy at all.

Cons

• A Swiffer WetJet is more expensive than using a mop and bucket…but there are usually coupons in the P&G inserts and there are some here.  I find a WetJet is convenient enough for me that it’s worth the added expense.  I always use coupons when I’m purchasing the refills.  The starter kit apparently retails for about $22.  This week, you can purchase it for $17.99 at Target, use a coupon from the 8/30 PG insert to get a free refill with your purchase, plus use a $1.00 Target coupon from the 8/23 RP insert.  It also is one of the products that qualifies for a $5.00 Target gift card when you purchase 2 qualifying items.
• Of course with all disposable cleaning products, there is an environmental impact.  I kind of wish there was an option to purchase a pad that would still attach to the velcro on the mop but could be washed and reused.

All in all, I would definitely recommend the Swiffer WetJet.  Like I said, I’ve been using one of the older models for years.  Would I recommend that you upgrade from an earlier version (like what I had) to the new and improved version?  It is improved, but I can’t really justify the expense to upgrade if you already own the WetJet (unless you really want a scrubbing strip or you don’t like how the 1 nozzle version sprays).

Do you own a Swiffer WetJet?  What do you think?

Disclosure: Although I did receive a complimentary Swiffer WetJet, provided by P&G, all the opinions are mine.   I was not compensated for this review in any way.   P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite.