How To Maintain Wet Mops

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:

Before using a mop head clean in warm water to make sure that any chemicals that were used on prior used are rinsed out.
Let the mop wringer rinse the mop. Do not twist the wet mop in the wringer this can loosen the wet mop strands.
Try not to leave the mop in the mop water over night, this can bread bacteria and also weaken the wet mop fibers.
After using your wet mop heads soak in hot water for up to 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
Hang mop heads to dry after soaking, this prevents mold forming on the mop.
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.
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
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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