Why Hand Mopping is the Most Effective Approach to Floor Cleaning
It’s time that we say goodbye to the traditional rag mop. Hand mopping is the most effective way to clean your floors. It will leave your space feeling sparkling clean and will look cleaner for longer. This approach will help you maintain your floors, even if you do this task on an occasional basis and use a spray mop in between hand mopping days.
Here’s why you should get rid of your rag mop (if you have one):
A rag mop holds dirt, debris, and bacteria. Every time the rag mop gets wrung out and dipped back into the dirty mop water, you’re just spreading dirt around — not actually lifting it.
In floor cleaning (or cleaning in general!) the goal is to lift dirt and debris up and off of the surface. Instead, the rag mop pushes the dirt back and forth. This is counterproductive to the results you’re seeking.
Our hand mopping methodology at The Tidy People approaches floor cleaning in such a way where you’ll lift and remove buildup vs. spread it around. Here’s the top 3 reasons why you should try hand mopping:
#1 You’re Always Using Fresh Clean Towels
No double dipping! Our hand mopping method applies the use of clean towels. As you methodically mop your floor, you’ll grab a fresh towel and use it until it gets too dirty or too dry. Dirty towels can be discarded into a dirty rag pile (to be washed later ----> this is eco friendly).
#2 It’s More Detailed
When you’re down on your hands and knees, you’ll easily notice sticky spots on the floor. This will allow you to scrub a little harder or use a tool (such as a floor friendly scraper) to remove tricky buildup.
#3 Your Floor Will Stay Cleaner for Longer
Because hand mopping is the most thorough approach in floor cleaning, you’ll notice that your floors will feel cleaner for longer. This is because you’re thoroughly lifting the layers of dirt vs. pushing the dirt back and forth.
Your floors are the largest continuous surface in your home. By effectively and thoroughly cleaning your floors, you’re essentially cleaning 1/3 of your space. If you have limited time, invest in this ONE task to get the BEST results to create a cleaner home.
