Mop Differences: Using the Right Mop for the Occasion

1. Mop Differences: Using the Right Mop for the Occasion Fuller Brush

2. Not all mops are created equal. It’s 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, there’s a specific cleaning style that each mop aspires to, so whoever is in charge of cleaning the household has the choice to choose something they’ll be naturally more comfortable with. Fuller Brush

3. 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 – let’s talk a little bit about the mopping basics everyone should be familiar with. Fuller Brush

4. Have a Mop For Different Floors This is a little-known but important trick. When doing the dishes, you don’t want to have to use the same sponge for two weeks in a row – but you also shouldn’t 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 isn’t necessary – and since mops should last you a while due to their cost, it’s 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 don’t 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. Fuller Brush

5. 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: Fuller Brush

6. String Mop Used for heavy duty cleaning, when you don’t want to mess up any of your other mops and need a mop that can deal with the sticky and the disgusting. Fuller Brush

7. Spin Mop Used to cover large surfaces quickly, and clean in a jiffy for when you’re 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. Fuller Brush

8. Sponge Mop Used on spills, wet spots, and any generally really wet cleans. Works well outside as well. 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. Fuller Brush

9. 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, you’ll have your home in professional levels of cleanliness in no time. Fuller Brush

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