Cleaning Mop Head

Here s what you need to know about how to clean a mop head.

Cleaning mop head.

Take the mop head to a sink or tub for a hot water rinse kneading the cotton fibres of the mop head with your glove covered hand. If your wet mop has a removable head it can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Rubbermaid commercial products maximizer blended 24 in. Don t forget to clean your cleaning supplies.

Sanitize your mop head by adding a cup or about 237 milliliters 8 fl oz of white vinegar or three percent hydrogen peroxide or half a cup 118 5 ml of bleach to a gallon 3 79 l of hot water. Plug the sink and pour the soap and bleach onto the mop heads before adding boiling water until all the fibers are completely submersed. Place the mop head on the top rack of an otherwise empty dishwasher. Add 1 cup of vinegar to the detergent dispenser and run the dishwasher s normal cycle.

Continue this process until the water after the rinse is devoid of dirt. The next step is an overnight soak of the mop head fibres with bleach and boiling water to kill the bacteria and mold. Soak your mop in a cleaning solution after four uses. Your mop will need a deep clean every three to four uses or whenever it starts to smell funny.

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