DIY Steam Mop rags

 

It's hard to tell from these pictures, but our white towels at nearly 10 years of age are starting to have holes and are raw and raveling at the edges.  

I've already once re-hemmed them, so its more than time for their "next hurrah."

I purchased steam mop covers at wal-mart at 19.98 for two, thinking somehow that was a good price.  Hubby quickly pointed out that they could be had at 4 for 19.98 online.

So I had to pull-out the sewing machine and one-up him right???

It was as simple as cutting around the outline of the old one adding about 1/4 inch for seam allowance on each side.  They used velcro as the fasteners on top.

I went all redneck and just pulled out the safety pins.  I'm not about to go spending $5 or more on velcro when I'm proving a point  saving money!

Turns out our old towels' texture does a lot more for cleaning than the store bought ones.  If you've got a Shark Steam Mop and you need refills...don't look past your old towel closet!