I have had the swifter pad for a few months and really prefer the regular swifter more.  It controls the amount of liquid cleaner and these pads are more of a 1 time use.  The pads do a nice job but they get too wet in areas and then too dry by the end.  I would continue to recommend the regular battery operated swifter over these pads to all my friends and family.   Not really worth the money and a waste of a good pad.