| In order to regularly maintain the cleanliness of our | | | | sure to re-dip and re-wring the mop again and move |
| homes, we have to ensure that what we are | | | | on to the other surface. |
| stepping on is a neat floor free of dust and dirt. In | | | | If there is persistent dirt on a certain area, mop it |
| reality, mopping is generally simple to do; all you need | | | | twice or thrice if necessary. Be sure to mop a bit |
| is to know the right technique and equipments in | | | | wetter than before when removing persistent dirt. |
| doing the job. | | | | Leave it for a couple of minutes while you mop the |
| First thing to do is to clean the area. Remove clutters | | | | next area. This will loosen up the dirt and will dissolve |
| and make sure that all your furniture (including tables, | | | | the soiled area. Use a dried mop to dry the area. |
| throw rugs, and chairs) are removed in order to | | | | Continue mopping across the floor. Work backwards |
| ensure that the area is free of any obstacles. If you | | | | toward the door and keep off the areas you have |
| plan to clean your furniture too, you have to clean | | | | already cleaned. This is to avoid any loose dirt on |
| them first. | | | | your shoes or slippers from clinging on to the newly |
| This way, all the dirt coming from these things will fall | | | | mopped floor. If you accidentally stepped on that |
| on the floor and you will be able to clean them | | | | area, re-run the mop over that portion to clean up |
| before you clean and mop your floor. The next thing | | | | the shoe tracks. |
| to do is to sweep the floor. This will ensure that | | | | Dry the mopped area completely. Opening up the |
| these dirt and dust won't be pushed all around the | | | | doors or windows will make this process quick. |
| place while you clean. | | | | Generally, you do not need to dry the floor using a |
| Purchase a cleaner of your choice and place this in a | | | | rag or dry mop. Let the air do the drying. When you |
| bucket filled with hot water enough to cover the | | | | are sure that the area is thoroughly dry, put back |
| mops' head completely. One available cleaner out in | | | | the furniture you removed. |
| the market is the natural cleaning product. | | | | Hang your mop to dry. Do not leave this in the |
| These organic products are made with natural | | | | bucket as it will likely to rot and smell bad if you did. |
| ingredients that are safe for use. Be sure to use | | | | Hang it upside down and where water won't damage |
| these cleaning products according to the | | | | the floor. Make sure to rinse them first so that |
| manufacturer's instructions. Use only enough cleaner | | | | residues and cleaners will not sit in the mop all the |
| for this purpose. | | | | time. |
| Dip your mop (with a newly replace mop head) in the | | | | This may be practical so that you can re-use the |
| solution and allow to absorb the cleaner thoroughly. | | | | mop for future use. Remember to dispose dirty mop |
| Squeeze excess cleaner out of the mop. You do not | | | | water in a toilet so that you won't have to worry |
| want your mop soggy. It should be damp. Start | | | | about filthy solid sediments (it can be easily flushed |
| mopping the corners of the room first. Continue | | | | away in the toilet!). |
| mopping around the area you want cleaned. Make | | | | |