The Swiffer Wet Jet has a reservoir that is meant to be disposed of and replaced with a fresh one every time it runs out. Stop wasting money on expensive refills and hack the cap—no special tools required.


Earlier this year we showed you how to hack your Wet Jet with a power drill, a glue gun, and a nut and bolt. If you're short all those tools you can hack the Wet Jet reservoir with nothing more than hot water and a pair of nail clippers.


Instructables user cpd_trigger put together a simple tutorial showing how you can hack the Wet Jet without actually having to hack it apart. The cap on the reservoir is self-locking but ultimately it's just plain old PET plastic. Dunk the cap in hot water to soften the plastic, twist it off, and then clip off the little locking tabs with a pair of nail clippers. Your previously locked Wet Jet reservoir is now a plain old refillable bottle you can refill with the cleaning solution of your choice. Check out the full guide at the link below for step by step instructions with photos and helpful tips in the comments section.

How-To Remove The Cap on a Swiffer Wet Jet [Instructables]