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Photo : Hugo Mauricio Lopez V ( Shutterstock ) Swiffers are kind of weird. They are pretty expensive to begin with, not to mention that you have to keep buying pads and refill liquid for them—and a good old-fashioned mop is cheaper and accomplishes the same goal. There are some unusual uses for Swiffers that a mop can’t replicate, though; so if you’ve already got one, here are a few ways to get some extra use out of it. Prepare your walls for painting Buff up your walls to remove any dust on them before you paint—dust and dirt can cause paint to clump up, so use the wet and dry cloths, then give the walls time to dry fully before applying a coat. Battle cobwebs and spiders Dusty cobwebs and spiderwebs lurk in the highest corners of your home. But don’t knock them down with a broom and then have to clean them up from the floor—instead, use a Swiffer dry pad to collect them. The webs will stick right to it. G/O Media may get a commission Attack bathroom moisture Mold, mildew, and w...