Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Being Frugal In 2012






One of the many goals in 2012 is trying to be more frugal and find alternatives for expensive items I use often.  I love my Swiffer Wet Jet but I HATE...HATE how expensive it is.  The Refill Pads sell for around $6.99 for 12 and the cleaner is $4.99. 

We go through a (1) box of refill pads and (1) refill cleaner a month (I have a basset hound with muddy feet).  This equals $11.98 a month * 12 months = $143.76 YIKES!!!!  Now there are some coupons to be found but they are not that good.  The coupons usually are for the starter kit or .50¢ for a refill, YEAH that's going to add up.

So what have a done?  I went to Walmart and picked up a Shark Steam Pocket Mop for $79.00.

What I LOVE ABOUT IT: 
1. The head swivels 180 degrees.  You can clean with one side and sterilize with the other side.
2. When you push on the had several times you get a blast of steam to clean the tough spots
3. Heats up in a snap.
4. Came with (3) cleaning pads
5. No chemicals
6. Came with a carpet glider that freshens and deodorizes
7. And Wow I thought my Swiffer did a good job cleaning the floor.  I was shocked how dirty the pad was.  I had just swiffer moped the day before.
8. The cost!  This baby will pay for it's self in 6 months. 

This post is my own opinion and I am NOT being compensated in any way.  

What are you doing to be more frugal in 2012?  Any tips or suggestions.  
Would love to hear them and share!

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