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Proper Wet Mop Maintenance
Proper mop maintenance can make your mops
last up the 5 times longer and help you do a much better job of cleaning
your floors. Here are some simple steps to follow:
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Before using a
mop head clean in warm water
to make sure that any chemicals that were used on prior used are rinsed
out.
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Let the
mop wringer rinse the mop. Do not twist the wet mop in the wringer
this can loosen the wet mop strands.
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Try not to leave the mop in the mop water
over night, this can bread bacteria and also weaken the wet mop fibers.
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After using your
wet mop heads soak in hot water for up to 10 minutes and then rinse
thoroughly.
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Hang mop heads to dry after soaking, this
prevents mold forming on the mop.
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Try to have a mop a different mop head for
different types of jobs especially if your using more than one type of
floor cleaner.
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Launder your wet mops heads on a regular
basis this will prevent your mops being broken down by chemicals and
should prevent mold. Make sure to use a
mop head laundry bag so that the mops don't tangle
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When washing your wet mop try not to use
bleach. Bleach will break down your mop fibers over time. Use a
mild
disinfectant that is suited to mop laundering.
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