Not all the floors are the same in sizes, shapes, patterns, and stuff, so how can we use the same floor cleaning method for each type?
Even if the fixtures are of low maintenance, they need regular cleaning to maintain the floor. Regular cleaning includes sweeping and mopping the floor properly.
But we need to do it the right way, there is no chance of improving the floorings if we are using the wrong method.
Mopping is the main practice of cleaning the floor properly. But unintentionally, we commit so many mistakes while mopping the floor. Hence, we need to know about the mistakes we commit while mopping.
According to the Bond Cleaning in Brisbane team, you must use these insights to get excellent results in floor cleaning.
What are the top 10 mistakes while floor cleaning?
Here are the top 10 mistakes we commit while cleaning the floor:
Skipping vacuuming and sweeping: We often skip vacuuming and sweeping to save time by directly mopping but the dust accumulated on the floor will stick to the floor if we put wet mop on it. Even mopping won’t remove the physical contaminants from the floor. It is necessary to do vacuuming and sweeping before mopping the floor.
Disinfecting initially: Your disinfection is useless when you do it without cleaning the floor. The dust, dirt, and grime spread all over the floor instead of getting removed because disinfecting sprays are only used to remove bacteria and other harmful germs. To wipe the dusty floor, you need a vacuum cleaner or a broom.
Cleaning with dirty mops: Out of laziness, we dip the mop in water and clean the entire floor with the same water. This does not clean the floor, rather it makes it more dirty. When we dip the mop and wipe the floor once, it collects the dirt of that particular area. We did it again in the water, the dust collected is now transferred to the water bucket. We wipe the floor and dip the mop again in the same dusty water which will make the floor dirtier than cleaning it.
Not using the correct cleaning techniques: We mope the floor as we want, but cleaning with our wish is not the correct order. If you want the best result out of mopping, then we need to use the ‘W’ pattern for cleaning.
Using the excess product: We think if we are using a few drops of mopping solution, it cleans well, so what if we clean by using the excess product? It is a wrong perception because if we use more products, they leave a thin film of residue on the floor, and that causes damage to the floor. Also, it can harm your respiratory system if you come in exposure to these solutions beyond the limit.
Cleaning without proper supplies: Without collecting the apt supplies can cause hassle in the cleaning process. Hence, you must have a vacuum cleaner and microfiber cleaning mops before you start cleaning the floor.
Using expired products: Of course, we won’t use expired products intentionally, but we don’t remember to check the expiration dates, and this is the biggest mistake we commit while mopping. Expired products won’t remove the germs, but according to you, they will be removed. This can create problems for you.
Use harsh floor cleaners: We do not check the cleaner ingredients before buying, if they contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), ammonia, chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and PERCs, then they are harmful to our health and can cause problems like respiratory conditions, aggravated allergies, asthma, eye/skin irritation.
Abrassive tools: Abrassive tools can destroy the texture of the floors. Rather than using harsh and sharp tools to clean the floor and remove stubborn stains, you must use elbow grease to remove stubborn stains from the floor to protect the texture of the floor.
Thinking about hiring a professional: If you are still thinking about hiring professional bond cleaners, then you are committing a mistake again. Hire a professional right away to make your floor shine like a new one and impress your landlord. They are experienced enough to handle the cleaning task without any hassle.
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Conclusion
Mopping is important to make your floor shine like new but it is useless if you continue the wrong way of cleaning or commit normal mistakes without realizing it. Hence, in this blog post, we have mentioned, the top 10 mopping mistakes to avoid while mopping the floor.
You can hire a professional to clean like a pro and impress your landlord with bond inspection.
