Originally Posted by knit wit

It all depends on how messy the floor is. If I've neglected the floor, which I am embarrased to admit to quite often, I use the sponge type mop first, then go back over it with my swiffer stick and a hand knit rag. Yeah, I knit my own "Swiffer" cloths, lol!

BTW, if you don't like spending the $$ on the disposable swiffer cloths, and you don't knit, you can cut absorbent cotton fleece or felt to fit the swiffer. It works too... and you can toss them in the washer to re-use.