How Do You Clean A Floor With Mops?
When it comes to house cleaning there always seems to be a better, more efficient way to do it; how to clean a floor with mops is no exception. Mopping a floor is a common household task often avoided until absolutely necessary. It takes some prep work and physical exertion. However, the rewards of a recently mopped floor are worth the effort: dirt-free, fresh-smelling, and barefoot-walkable floors. So get to it! Pick up loose debris and dirt off the floor with a vacuum cleaner or use a broom and dustpan. Fill a bucket 2/3 full with water: wood floors are cleaned best with cold water, stone floors with hot water, and all other floors with warm water. Add a cleaning solution to the water, using the manufacturer’s recommended amount. As a rule, use mild cleaners on stone and tile and harsher cleaners on linoleum. Avoid using soap on wood and Pergo floors unless recommended by the manufacturer. Choose a mop to use. Textured floors can be mopped with the old-fashioned rag mops. Sponge mops