Bona WM700018159 Cleaner, Hardwood Floor Refill Gallon, 1 gallon/128oz

How to mop the floor

Wood floors are fairly well cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and a broom, but from time to time they still need to be washed to remove stubborn dirt and dust. If you have never done this before, floor cleaning may seem like a tedious task, but in fact it is quite simple and does not require special skills.

Method 1
Training

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Wash floors no more than once a week. If the floors become very dirty because of the pranks of children, pets, or because they walk a lot on it, you should wash the floors once a week. At the same time, in most cases it is enough to wash the wooden floors about twice a month. [one]
If you wash the floor too often, there may be a sticky residue on it, in which dirt and debris get stuck.
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If possible, remove the furniture where you are going to mop the floor. Before you begin to wash the floor, remove from the room all the tables, chairs, carpets and other items that can be removed. No need to move large pieces of furniture, such as sofas and bookcases, unless you want to specifically wash the floor under or behind them. [2]
If you need to wipe these items from dust, do it before removing them. Thus, if dust and debris fall from the sofas or bookcases on the floor, you can remove all this before you start washing it.
Do not drag heavy furniture (tables, chairs) on the floor so as not to scratch it.
If you have roommates / flatmates, tell them where you are going to clean the floor so that they will not go there for a while. If you have animals, put them in another room for a while until you are done cleaning.
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Sweep or vacuum the floor before washing it. A mop doesn’t collect crumbs, hair or other hard rubbish That's why you need to pick up a broom, a regular or a handheld vacuum cleaner and remove it all from the floor. [3]
Hard debris can leave scratches on the floor if you don’t remove it.

Method 2
Mop with rope attachment

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Type in a bucket of warm water, add detergent. Take a bucket and take enough water into it to immerse the mop part completely. Then pour some dishwashing liquid or apple cider vinegar, bleach, ammonia or other similar detergent into the bucket. As a rule, it is enough to pour about 120 ml of detergent per 4 liters of water. [four]
Before you try any new detergent, carefully read the information on the label to make it exactly fit your floor.
This is not indicated on all bottles, but look for recommendations on the label in what proportion with water you should use this product.
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Immerse the mop in a bucket of detergent. Dip the mop into the bucket and let it get wet. If the mop is very dry, it may take a few minutes for it to get wet.
You can buy a pile-up mop at almost any hardware store.
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Raise the mop and allow excess water to drain. As soon as the mop gets wet enough, lift it and hold it over the bucket. Usually a mop takes in much more water than you need, so hold it over a bucket for 2-3 seconds to allow excess water to flow into the bucket. [five]
If you want, you can squeeze the mop to remove excess water.
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Wash the floor in small areas. To remove as much dirt as possible, move the mop each time to a distance of 10–15 cm. This will distribute the detergent over a larger area of ​​the floor. [6]
If you have a floor with a polyurethane coating, move the mop in the direction of the fibers of the boards. [7]
When washing texture floors, you need to “write out” with the mop small horizontal eights.
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Move to the door. So you definitely do not step on the newly washed parts of the floor. If you still stepped on the wet floor, walk around this place with a mop again to remove the imprint of your sole.
In narrow aisles (corridor, hallway), first wash the sides and then the center of the aisle.
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Squeeze the mop when done with cleaning. As soon as you thoroughly clean the floor, take a mop so that it is above the bucket and squeeze the washing head with your hands. keep squeezing the mop until there is almost no water in it. [eight]
Some squeegees and buckets come complete with a wringer that does not need to be squeezed out manually.
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Mop the floor to remove dirty water. Mop each washed part of the floor 3-4 times. Go too far - and just start smearing dirty water on the floor. After each section, press the mop to remove the water it absorbs. [9]
You may need to repeat these steps several times to completely dry the floors.

Method 3
Mop with a cloth nozzle

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Wet the mop tip. Take a clean, suitable for the size of the fabric nozzle for a mop. Then rinse the nozzle with warm water to wet. If the fabric gets too much water, just squeeze it. [ten]
If you have a Swiffer Sweeper mop or similar, buy a pack of wet cloth napkins for her.
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Put on the cloth attachment on the end of the mop. Place the nozzle on the floor so that the fiber part is in contact with the floor. Then push the squeegee handle into the nozzle so that the locks on each side click into place. [eleven]
If you have a Swiffer WetJets mop or similar, you can attach the nozzle to the handle by simply pressing it with your fingers.
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Spread the detergent on the floor. Take a spray bottle, fill it with detergent diluted in water (dish detergent, bleach, liquid ammonia or apple cider vinegar), then sprinkle the floor not very liberally. [12]
Unless otherwise indicated in the instructions for the product, dilute it in a ratio of 1–2 caps per half liter of water.
Carefully read the instructions for the detergent to make sure that it is suitable for your floors.
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Mop the floor. Press the mop to the floor and perform simple back and forth movements. Each area of ​​the floor must be wiped several times to remove as much stubborn dirt as possible. [13]
If there are stains on the floor, try washing it with horizontal eights.
It is easier to clean the floor in the direction of the door, so you definitely do not step on the newly washed parts of the floor.
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Change the cleaning cloths as needed. Unlike conventional mops with a rope attachment, you will need to replace cloth disposable cloths several times during cleaning. You will understand that it is time to change the napkin when the previous one starts leaving behind dirty traces. [14]
If you have a reusable cloth attachment, simply remove it from the mop, rinse it with warm water and put it on the mop again.

Method 4
Completion of cleaning


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Wash and clean the bucket and mop. If you used a mop with a cloth attachment, remove it and either throw it away (for disposable napkins) or rinse it in hot water with detergent. If you have a regular rope mop, pour the dirty water from the bucket into the toilet and hang or place the mop so that it dries.
This is not necessary, but it would be nice to also rinse the rope mop in clean water and squeeze it well before putting it to the storage place.

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Let the floor dry. After cleaning, let the floor dry for about half an hour. Optionally, you can open the door to the room and windows in it to speed up the process.
If there are streaks on the floor, remove the remaining water with dry clean wipes.
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Replace all the furniture. Once the floor is completely dry, return to the place all the items that have been removed before. If necessary, wipe the legs of chairs, tables and other items of furniture with a damp cloth so that there are no traces of dirt and dust on the floor. [15]
Carry and put furniture carefully so as not to scratch and chop the floor.

Warnings

Do not use acidic detergents (for example, vinegar) when washing marble, granite or tile floors.
Never wash wooden floors covered only with wax, as water can penetrate the gaps and damage floors.
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