The Swiffer WetJet Lives Up to My Expectations

A couple of weeks ago, my husband brought an enormous box inside off of our front porch when he got home. Having no idea what it was, I opened it and pulled out a very large, heavy briefcase.

"What the heck?" I asked as Hubs stood there, watching. What could it be? A submachine gun? million dollars in unmarked bills?

A...

Swiffer WetJet?

I opened the case and this was exactly what I found, along with a voice that began, "Greetings, Mom blogger, Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to use this Swiffer WetJet..." etc.

Seriously, this is the craziest, most hilarious thing I've ever gotten in the mail! It included a magnifying glass, dossier, and dark glasses, and it was so funny that I left it in the case for a few days and opened it for everyone who came over. They had the exact same, jaw-dropping reaction Hubs and I had when we opened it.

Okay, so I had to tell you that story before I told you about the Swiffer WetJet. Really, they could have just sent the thing in a standard box because I had been dying to try it. It showed up in the comments of the "My Favorite Things" post I wrote over at Suburban Turmoil a few weeks back and my mom has raved about it, too. So I knew it was only a matter of time before I got one.
And here it was. Without instructions! (Don't worry, though- I'm assuming instructions come with the standard, non-spy edition of the Swiffer WetJet). After a couple of minutes, I was able to figure it out. I put in the batteries, attached a cleaning pad to the bottom, put a bottle in it, and let 'er go. And... It lived up to my expectations and then some!

The "and then some" is because the cleaner is safe on wood floors, so that's primarily where I'll be using my WetJet. I needed something like this so badly, because I have four rooms with hardwood floors and a lot of furniture- They are really not conducive to the furniture moving that comes with an all-out mopping, and the Swiffer WetJet is small enough for me to use it on every square inch of exposed hardwood in those rooms without turning them upside down. Also, the spray that comes out is an incredibly fine mist, which means that it doesn't pool on the wood and it also dries very quickly.

I'm also excited about the WetJet because it's a perfect touch-up cleaner for my kitchen. I like to mop once a week, but often end up mopping twice or more because we have five people living here and a white floor! The WetJet lets me go that full week between mopping.

As a mom and "expert house cleaner," I would not replace my all-out heavy duty once-a-week mopping-of-the-kitchen-floor with a Swiffer Wet Jet. But then again, I never expected to. I read a few reviews of the product that made me laugh, because a few people complained that the WetJet didn't deep clean their floors and others complained that they had to vacuum before they used their WetJet! WELL DUH. It was like they expected to use the Wet Jet like a magic wand or something!

However, the WetJet is totally worth the money in my opinion because it is perfect to clean up messes and keep your kitchen floors in good shape between the deep clean. It is perfect for those of you with housekeepers, who want to keep your floors tidy between his/her visits. It is perfect for the elderly and people with disabilities and college students with kitchenettes, because it is so lightweight and easy to use. It is perfect for clueless bachelors who can't be trusted with water and a mop. It is perfect for those of you with hardwood floors that need regular touching up.

The Swiffer WetJet has recently been redesigned with dual nozzles, a bigger scrubbing strip, and sturdier construction, so if you have the original and you like it, you might want to think about an upgrade.

And that is my opinion.

Disclosure: This product review was based on using a complimentary Swiffer WetJet provided by P&G. 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."