Who developed Swiffer?
Gianfranco Zaccai, founder of the Continuum consulting firm in Newton, is a pet lover, which may help explain why his staff invented the Swiffer, the floor-cleaning tool with the bright green handle and disposable cloth.
What year did Swiffer come out?
For decades, people have used the simple mop and bucket to keep their floors clean. In 2001, Swiffer Sweepers were released and millions of consumers were introduced to a new, more convenient way to clean.
Are flash and Swiffer the same?
Answer: Yes. The Swiffer WetJet mop and the flash Power mop are identicle products, they are just made for different regions.
How much does Swiffer make?
The Swiffer product line continues to be a leading brand for P&G, generating $500 million in sales annually.
Is there anything better than a Swiffer?
The Bissell SpinWave Floor Mop is the best alternative to the Swiffer Sweeper and Swiffer WetJet for tiles because it has features that offer both wet and dry cleanup and packs a punch with its scrubbing technology.
Has Swiffer been discontinued?
It was introduced in 2004. At some point, the name was changed to Swiffer Sweeper-VAC and was discontinued in 2013. It was brought back in 2016.
Which is better Swiffer or wet jet?
The Swiffer Sweeper is easy to maneuver thanks to its pivoting head, and if you choose the larger 1.5x version, you can cover a larger surface area more quickly. While the Swiffer Sweeper effectively picks up dust, dirt, and minor spills, the Swiffer WetJet is a tool for deeper cleaning and more substantial messes.
Is it better to vacuum or Swiffer?
Stick vacs have become popular for this reason–they do a better job than a broom or damp, Swiffer-style mops on bare floors. You do want to make sure that your vacuum has a good amount of suction.
Is there a substitute for Swiffer pads?
Dish towels and cloths One of the easiest alternatives to Swiffer pads is to just sub in a cloth or dish towel you already have hanging around the house. Like microfibre cloths, dish towels usually also fit into the grippers on the Swiffer Sweeper and can be a good substitute for a mop pad.
Does Swiffer really clean?
Swiffers were designed to be in place of a broom and I will admit that they do the job very well. But….. cleaning a floor that's under heavy foot traffic might tend to be more “germ infested” than another area. I do use Swiffers for my clients and they do a very good job.
Does a Swiffer really clean floors?
Whether it's the wet cloths or the Swiffer Jet, “they're not effective, and floor ends up sticky,” Hoffman said. I've found the same. Instead, if I'm looking for an alternative to the bucket and mop, I love the O-Cedar Microfiber Spray Mop.
What chemical does Swiffer use?
Swiffer doesn't contain propylene glycol, it contains propylene glycol n-propyl ether, a completely different substance with very low toxicity. Furthermore, the solvent on the mop is mostly water with the propylene glycol n-propyl ether being present to a maximum of four percent.
Is mopping or Swiffer better?
Ultimately, traditional mops are still the best option for deep cleaning. You can put more pressure on the head, and you can use any cleaning solution (rather than the Swiffer-only options) and as much of it as you need.
Which is better Swiffer or wet jet?
The Swiffer Sweeper is easy to maneuver thanks to its pivoting head, and if you choose the larger 1.5x version, you can cover a larger surface area more quickly. While the Swiffer Sweeper effectively picks up dust, dirt, and minor spills, the Swiffer WetJet is a tool for deeper cleaning and more substantial messes.
How many types of Swiffer are there?
There's more than just one Swiffer though: there's the Swiffer Sweeper, the WetJet Mop, the Swiffer Vac, the Swiffer Steam Mop, and the Swiffer 360 Duster.
Does a Swiffer really clean floors?
Whether it's the wet cloths or the Swiffer Jet, “they're not effective, and floor ends up sticky,” Hoffman said. I've found the same. Instead, if I'm looking for an alternative to the bucket and mop, I love the O-Cedar Microfiber Spray Mop.
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QUICK & EASY CLEANING TIPS
Here are a few simple tips that will help keep your home clean and ready to entertain.
You can buy reusable pads
If you’re making an effort to create less waste, you might not like the idea of using a new pad with your Swiffer every time you clean. Luckily, there are Swiffer-compatible reusable microfiber pads you can buy for cheap, and they can be used wet or dry and simply tossed in the washing machine between cleaning sessions.
Use them for painting prep
When you’re preparing to paint the walls in your home, it’s important to clean them first to ensure the paint sticks properly. This can be a tedious task when done by hand, but your Swiffer will make it a whole lot easier. Just attach a dry pad, then use the mop to remove dust and dirt from your walls in long, sweeping motions.
Use fuzzy socks as dust cloths
If you run out of dry Swiffer pads, you can use a fuzzy sock as an alternative in a pinch. Just stretch the sock over the mop head, and the fabric will work similarly to a regular pad, attracting dust and hair using its static charge.
When was Swiffer launched?
Launched to the global market in July 1999, the Swiffer generated $100 million in sales in the final four months of that year.
How many Swiffer starter kits were sold in the first year?
million Swiffer starter kits were sold in the first year.
Who is the only design and innovation partner named on the patent?
While P&G worked with other partners in the development of the final Swiffer product, Continuum is the only design and innovation partner named on the patent.
When was the Swiffer invented?
The Swiffer, which became a blockbuster for Procter & Gamble Co. after it was unveiled in 1999, is among the many products Zaccai and his company have either invented, engineered, or designed in the past three decades. Continuum has come up with ergonomic patient chairs for hospitals, developed an instant-car service for the automaker Audi, and created the Stages line of disposable diapers for Pampers, to name only a few.
How did the Swiffer come about?
The Swiffer came into existence after Continuum researchers videotaped people cleaning their homes and realized just how much people hated touching dirty mops. They also realized that most dirt in the home is primarily dust that could be picked up electrostatically.
What is the name of the insulin dispenser that attaches to the skin?
Most people ask him about the Swiffer, Zaccai said, but his favorite project is the OmniPod. A little bigger than the hole of a doughnut, it is a tubeless insulin dispenser that attaches to the skin with an adhesive. In 2000, Continuum helped a startup develop a device that would be discreet to use, particularly for children who might be self-conscious about wearing one.
Is Insulet a public company?
Today, that startup, Insulet Corp. of Billerica, is a public company with more than $324 million in revenue.
Stay externally focused
"Our biggest creative breakthroughs as an organization have come from striving to solve a consumer's problem, but you can only solve that problem if you understand it, and to do that you must remain connected," Jejurikar said. When the pandemic hit, he not only had his teams double down on check-ins with customers like superstores Target, Amazon, and Walmart, but he also had them set up one-to-one video chats with shoppers about the issues they're facing and how they're using the products. "This is how we ideated Tide Hygienic Clean, which we sped to market in 90 days," he said.
Lean on tools for support
Prior to the pandemic, Jejurikar traveled frequently to locations to walk the corridors and interact with colleagues.
Challenge assumptions
As executive sponsor of Procter & Gamble's sustainability program, Jejurika works with the company's chief sustainability officer on frontier products like EC30 swatches, a waterless form of shampoos and cleaners in development to fight climate change.
Embrace work-life balance
Success is not just measured against consumer expectations and sales but by employee satisfaction as well, Jejurikar said.
