Mop Differences: Using the Right Mop for the Occasion

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Mop Differences Using the Right Mop for the
Occasion
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Not all mops are created equal. Its a simple
sentiment, in that there is more to mopping than
what meets the eye.

• First of all, you have to recognize that certain
  mops are more suited to certain floors than
  others.
• Secondly, theres a specific cleaning style that
  each mop aspires to, so whoever is in charge of
  cleaning the household has the choice to choose
  something theyll be naturally more comfortable
  with.

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While it may seem like a minor thing, having
several cleaning mops in the house and knowing
the strengths and weaknesses of each one is
extremely beneficial. Not only do you stand to
have much healthier floors simply by virtue of
giving them a deeper clean, you also protect the
floors from damages that some mops can inflict on
them (more on that later).
Before we jump into the different types of mops
and what each mop type is good for and why you
should have several of each, and which ones
lets talk a little bit about the mopping basics
everyone should be familiar with.
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Have a Mop For Different Floors
This is a little-known but important trick. When
doing the dishes, you dont want to have to use
the same sponge for two weeks in a row but you
also shouldnt be wasteful and throw it away
prematurely. The key is to cook your sponges,
with a microwave or in a dishwasher, to kill the
hidden bacteria within. For mops, this sort of
treatment usually isnt necessary and since
mops should last you a while due to their cost,
its not wise to compromise their fibers with
lots and lots of heat. The compromise, then, is
to have a different mop for every major floor.
Have one mop for the kitchen. One mop for the
bedrooms and living rooms. One mop for the
bathrooms. You get the idea this way, you dont
mix your germs from one area in the house with
another, and you lessen the risk of contact with
harmful germs. Have a dry mop for wood and stone
as per Marble and Granite, this is to protect
the grout in tiles and prevent the long drying
period of wet mops and utilize hot water and
detergent to kill germs.
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Harmful Bacteria

• Sure, bacteria are all around us, and within us
  live billions and billions of extremely
  beneficial bacteria. And as pickling and
  fermentation proves, fungi and bacteria are quite
  healthy to eat in some cases.
• But as per HealthLine, hidden throughout your
  home are invisible layers of common diseases
  like
• Salmonella
• Mold
• Yeast
• Staph
• E. Coli
• And more.
• Keeping yourself and the family safe from these
  requires careful mopping considerations, and the
  utilization of each of the following mop types

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String Mop
Used for heavy duty cleaning, when you dont
want to mess up any of your other mops and need a
mop that can deal with the sticky and the
disgusting.
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Spin Mop
Used to cover large surfaces quickly, and clean
in a jiffy for when youre busy throughout the
week and just want to run over a surface to keep
it clean and free from dirt. Spin mop replacement
heads can be bought separately over retailers
like Fuller, giving this mop extreme longevity as
well.
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Used on spills, wet spots, and any generally
really wet cleans. Works well outside as well.
Sponge Mop
Dry Mop
Perfect for rudimentary cleaning on a daily
basis, and the basic mop type for wood. Can also
be used on walls, ceilings and light fixtures,
giving it unparalleled versatility.
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Steam Mop
The crème de la crème, this mop is used for when
you need to quickly run over a surface such as
the kitchen or bathroom and want to eradicate it
from germs while preventing a long wait time due
to drying or some other factor. These are
expensive, but worth it, and as per Good House
Keeping they can clean without chemicals.
And there you have it with the basic knowledge
of these mop types and the above quick sanitary
tips, youll have your home in professional
levels of cleanliness in no time.
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