This blog post is going to cover the best practice for wet mopping hard floors.
- Ensure that you have the right mop for the job.
- In a double bucket system fill one bucket with cold water and floor cleaner or detergent diluted to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Place the mop wringer on the second empty bucket.
- Put wet floor signs near the entrance to the area being cleaned.
- Ventilate the area. Open a window or leave a door open.
- Remove any chewing gum from the floor.
- Use a brush, vacuum cleaner or dust mop to remove any dust or dirt.
- Start mopping in the corner furthest from the door, work backwards and keep the bucket on the floor section to be mopped.
- Immerse the mop head in the floor cleaner or detergent bucket and wring out lightly by placing the mop into the wringer and pressing down to remove excess water.
- Periodically place the soiled mop into the wringer and wring out completely before putting back into the floor cleaner or detergent.
- When wet mopping a room, place the mop head along the perimeter wall and drag the mop in the direction of the skirting board.
- When mopping a hallway mop the floor along the edge of the skirting board first, keeping the mop just in contact with the skirting board.
- When mopping an open area work in a figure of eight making sure that you overlap the strokes each time.
- Turn the mop head over frequently as you mop in order to avoid a build-up of the dirt on the mop head.
- Leave the floor to dry. Close windows and doors previously opened.
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