Favorite Mops for Cleaning Homes - What Mop Should You Get?
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- Learn which mops Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru, considers her favorites for the job at hand and why. Different floors and all sizes of people have varied choices. Should you buy a string mop, spin mop, or a steamer with washable pads you can clean?
There are tons of mopping systems on the market. Find out how to choose the best floor-cleaning system for your home.
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Professional Microfiber Mop with adjustable handle - amzn.to/3hhRJUR
Shark Steam Pocket Mop Hard Floor Cleaner with Swivel Steering XL Water Tank - amzn.to/2AWRQEM
Microfiber Mop Floor Cleaning System with Washable Pads - amzn.to/2Uz97ed
Bissell PowerSteamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer - amzn.to/3lpYl5K
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1:10 - What are some of your favorite mops for cleaning?
1:20 - Will the type of flooring determine the type of mop?
1:49 - Are there mops with telescoping handles?
2:12 - Should the wash heads be washable?
2:23 - What are string head mops?
3:05 - How did you used to sanitize your mops?
3:31 - What are replaceable or washable mop heads?
3:53 - What mop is best for a wood floor?
4:10 - Can I use a steamer on a tile floor?
4:20 - What needs to be cleaned around a toilet?
5:04 - Are spin buckets harder to carry?
6:01 - Do you use different mop heads for each room?
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Check out this playlist of similar videos we made on hardwood floors. More great info.
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I'm binge watching your videos instead of cleaning my house. It's not procrastinating, it's research. Thanks!
Love this!!! Thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
😂 😂 😂 Mee tooo
Raise your hand if you personally feel victimized by this comment! 🙋🏽♀️
Made me laugh out loud! 😂
Hahahahaha, me too. I love this woman...
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This lady was born for this💝what a God sent
Thank you so much for your kind words and thanks for watching. Sending hugs. 🤗
I have been a housekeeper for 12 years, and I love the Libman Wondermop. It has detachable heads, that can be sterilized for each client, and the heads are long lasting, and inexpensive.
ps I always mop the kitchen FIRST, then the baths.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. 😊
My favorite mop as well. It’s light, easy to maneuver and the head pops off and goes in the wash machine.
How do you clean it between rooms? Do you use a spin bucket?
Spin mops are AMAZZZING!!! I love mine . So much less back breaking! Easy to clean easy to spin easy to mop.
+M Fendel Hooray I’m so glad you found a mop you love. That makes cleaning easy, and fun. 👍 The spin mops are also fun to use. Thanks for sharing this great news. 🥳
Love your channel. You give me motivation to clean my house
Awesome! Thank you! You can do it! Sending you positive and motivational vibes. 😊
I love how efficient she is. Great video!
Thanks for your kind words. Efficiency is one of the keys to success in cleaning since time is money. Thanks for watching and for spending a few minutes of your day with me. 😍
Your mention of a steamer scares me. I’ve never found a mop that fits my hand. This is great info. I have this video on rewind and have watched several times. Thank you! You’re so pleasant to listen to.
What a lovely thing to say. Thanks so much for the kind words of encouragement and support.
HaHa, when I saw the title I said Yeah! The mop has been my issues since going back to work from being at home because of the covid. I’m the type that likes equipment to work for me, and not me working for it. I’m using a micro fiber mop now, I’m not happy cause I think it just smears a dirty floor, not clean it. I don’t like the spin buckets. I really like my string mops, but the issue is having to change out at each house🤦♀️in my head I’m singing a Blondie song “ One way or another I’m going to figure you out, I am, I am, I am”🤣 as always Angela. Thank-you for your videos❤️
Hahaha....thank you so much for sharing this and making me laugh. Now I'm singing the song! You will definitely figure it out and find one that works best for you. Hope all is well. Sending hugs. 🤗🤗
Angela Brown 🤣
can no longer get down to clean the grout with a toothbrush. WE got a Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Multipurpose Heavy Duty Steamer for Floors, Cars, Home Use and More.. It has tubes that connect to make a long handle with a little brush on the end. Works great. We also got an O'Cedar Spin Mop. I clean the grout and my husband cleans up all the water with the mop. I have used the flat mops for years. They are SO easy to use, but aren't very absorbent. Love our new combination. Thanks for all your helpful videos!
I’m so glad you like your new steam cleaner and spin mop. Thanks so much for reaching out to leave such a nice comment. 👍
Well done! This helps a lot.. and has got me thinking about the various tasks that my new mop will need to accomplish.
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for sharing your feedback. You got this Tom! 🙂
I would have thought you have hired help Sir
When I grew up we used the mop n bucket type. But we’re taught to use boiling hot water n the water was changed regularly n floor rinsed. Worked great. The mops were washed in hot soapy n disinfected as well after use n dried in the sun.
I personally love a good quality steamer with changeable pads. Not one of those tiny ones.
Helene, Thanks so much for sharing how you cleaned floors when you were growing up. I appreciate you reaching out. 😊
Kudos to you! You love what you do and it shows. You have given me good advice on the simplest of things, the basics that make big differences. I LOVE the "big red" Rubbermaid duster you recommended on another video. It makes my life much easier.
Thank you so much! Glad to be helpful
Thank you for your channel. I just wondered what mop to buy. This video was timely.
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.🙂
I love love love your energy! ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words!! And thanks for watching. Sending hugs. 🤗
I use the O-Ceadar spray mist mop. I fill it up with Simple Green and Water. Works GREAT!
That's awesome, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge, Angela!!! 🙋🏻♀️😘🙏
You're so welcome. Thank you for spending a few minutes of your day with me here. :-)
Great advise, Angela! Thanks!
Thanks for watching. :-)
Omg can’t wait to watch all of your videos!!! Going to own my house by myself and I hella need this
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
With spin bucket put rinse water in that and put it on a plant stand with wheels and move it that way. Have your soapy water in a small dollar tree trash can or bucket. So you wash the floor and rinse the mop head as you go. Beautiful floors and pet hair free. 😍
Oh wow, you have a nice set-up/system! Thanks for sharing your mopping tip!
That’s a great idea thank you Jennifer!❤️
Great idea!
That’s why I think so many of us older women got down on are hands and knees to clean the floor.🌺🌟🌺
This is what many did in the past and some still do. Thanks for watching!
The only way to thoroughly clean your floors. I have been cleaning for 30 years this way. Mopping only pushes the dirt around that was left after sweeping. How else do you clean the corners?
Hi Angela- I really enjoy your videos. They have been so helpful as I'm building my cleaning business. Could you tell me what kind of steam mop you're using in this video? Thank you!
Yes I can, the mops are listed under the video description. Here's the link - Shark Steam Pocket Mop Hard Floor Cleaner with Swivel Steering XL Water Tank - amzn.to/2AWRQEM
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you so much!!
her voice is so soothing.
What a lovely thing to say. Thank you. 🙏
I used regular string mops for as long as I remember. I just recently changed to flat microfiber mops and I find it wonderful for hardwood floors but kind of tricky to use on tiles, I don’t have a streamer so I have to do it by hand on my knees to get the results I want. Is there any technique to use the flat microfiber mops without a steamer or should I just get a regular mop for that purpose? Thank you.
I switched to a steamer for the bathroom floors for this exact reason. We might just be slobs but in our bathrooms there is far more gunk on the floors than on our hardwoods.
@@AskAngelaBrown I have hardwood flooring in my bathroom 😳 I have two bath mat/rugs which are washable down at all times to help protect the floor but what system would you recommend for that? Is steamer safe for hardwood?
Thanks! Love your information and insight.
I appreciate your very nice compliment, thank you!
Thanks for the tour. What I really want is the expensive roll around heavy duty mop bucket system on wheels with the Giant mop heads that you swing around and detach to dry at night. Change the water off enough and use good Solutions with burning hot water. What you would use to clean up Hospital kitchen floor with but I don't have room for the storage of the system. Next best thing is and I need cellulose squeeze head on the long handle, in my opinion.
Yes, a cellulose squeeze mop with a long handle could be a practical alternative to the heavy-duty mop bucket system
My full home is tile and bathroom is ceramic tile I have an old steamer I plan on using on the bathroom floor after seeing this video. But how do you feel about the E-Cloth? I like the mop bucket that spins but don't like to push around dirty water. I love swifter but don't love the chemicals. And I am currently using the Boca mop. I like it it's very easy to rip off and wash but I don't feel it's really doing the best with cleaning my floors. But I do love the concept and this is why I'm concerned about E-Cloth.
Using a steamer on your bathroom floor is a great idea! The E-Cloth can be a fantastic chemical-free option for cleaning. It's made with high-quality microfiber that captures dirt and bacteria effectively with just water. To address the concern of pushing around dirty water, consider using a separate rinsing bucket. Many people find E-Cloths effective. Alternatively, explore other microfiber mop systems or reusable mop pads. Find a method that suits your preferences and achieves the desired cleanliness. Happy cleaning! 🧹🚿
Thank you for this video
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
Thanks for the info. Subscribed.
Awesome, thanks for subscribing!
Thank you!
Thank you Katerina, for taking the time to watch the videos!
I prefer using a shenile microfiber mop with telescopink handles with extra shenile pads and all i need to do is spray the flore with all perpose solution and mop it with the shenile mop . Them remove the pad once its realy wet and wash it in the sink . I even us it do sanetize and clean my bathroom walls each time i clean my bathroom and allso able to use it on the padio . The great thing is it virtualy eliminates swiping and vacuming the floor first just mop and the stuf not absorbed by the mop would end up in one location then you can vacum it and finish moping
This is great. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Where could I buy that type mop? Thanks کسرا چراغی
@@southerngrandma4353 you can probebly by it at your hardware store or supermarkets like wall mart exetra , the ones I have I bout at a hardware store in tehran but if you go to wall marts thay should have it the brands with the replaseble multiperpose shenile microfiber pads are usually chinees hope you fine wat your looking for . Allso check if thay sel spair pads that will com in handy cleaning the house
I have 4 pads , some of my microfibet pads are panno ricambio , a latin brand maybe argenyinian or somthing , the other suntex branded , their all maid in china
Thank you so much! I will check Amazon because I don’t drive. Have a nice day 😊
Love the flat microfiber Rubbermaid Hygen mop system. The bucket holds all of the flat mop clothes. Just place water and detergent. Cover and shake if solution is not premixed. Comes in different colors to prevent cross contamination. New mop system release mop cloth without touching
That's awesome! Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
I appreciate your comment, Mai. I am researching mops now. I am a homeowner with MILES of TILES! LOL
So I have ceramic tiles in the kitchen, they go into the hallway and into the bathroom. I have hardwood floors (they're light brown) in the living room and my bedroom. I've used a string mop since that's what I brought up on and I currently have a spin mop. What mop would you recommend that I should use for my floors? Whenevr I mop and they finish drying, my floors will be slippery and I don't know why. Thank you in advance.
Imani, Check out this video on mopping hardwood floors: czcams.com/video/9nx43IzLyhA/video.html I think this type of mop might work for your floors. 👍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and your English is very good I can understand very good what you say 😊 ❤
You are lovely. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support.
The Bissell in the description box is the best one to use for tile and grout?? I can’t find a video on solely tile.
There are lots of great units on the market that do the same or similar things. The key is to find one that feels good in your hand that is comfortable to use, and works well on the surface types in your home and is in line with your budget. Vacuums, mops and steamers are like shoes - there really isn't a one size fits all.
can’t imagine how much easier it is for housecleaners now
Pre-engineered floors changed the game for house cleaners. The old fashioned wood floors that we had to wax - not fun.
First time watching ur channel I have a query we are running a fitness center with half section of vinyl flooring and the rest is of rubber flooring but I am now frustrated with dust settling on walls on machines and on floors obviously we tried vacuum cleaner but not effective for deep cleaning will u suggest something I just want to know about microfiber mops is it effective
Hi Sunder, thanks for joining us here and welcome to the show. Rubber flooring is awesome because it is easy to clean, durable and resists stains, mold and mildew. Here is a step-by-step tutorial of how to clean rubber floor mats from a company that specializes in flooring www.flooringinc.com/blog/how-to-clean-rubber-gym-flooring/
I would love to know the make and model of the steam mop that was used in the video. Great video!
Steamer Shown at 4:20 - Bissell PowerSteamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer - amzn.to/3lpYl5K
Hello I have bought a sabco mop from Bunnings (Australian home depot) it’s a spin mop and I got it yesterday and I love it! Sabco is a Australian version of Libman. It’s the best mop I ever had! I had lots of mops and it’s my first spin mop it was $49 Australian dollars. Have a good day.
Yay! Thank you for sharing this recommendation
@@AskAngelaBrownway better than my Mr clean flat mop 😂
Can you suggest the best mop which is cost effective too for wooden/ tiled floors ? i want a micro fibre one which is machine washable.
Hi Ramsha, I would suggest the Turbo Microfiber Mop, which you can find here: www.amazon.com/Microfiber-Mop-Hardwood-Floor-Cleaning/dp/B01CFIHGLA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=floor+cleaning+system&qid=1591890011&s=home-garden&sr=1-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=savvyc03-20&linkId=8b6be9fb88be1ac4959af009f2232481&language=en_US
It's great for both wooden and tiled floors, and you can reuse the pads.
I am starting to prefer the Looped-End Mop, its more efficient for me. The flat head sponge mops seem to push the dirt around everywhere.
It's awesome that you have found a mop that works for you. Stick with that. Having confidence in your equipment will boost your confidence in the job you do. :-)
Is it right to be just cleaning linoleum in the kitchen with hot water, or should I be using some kind of cleaning solution as well?
Yes, correct, hot water is fine on a mop head that is wrung out, no standing water on the floor at any time is the goal.
Angela, what cleaner do you recommend for LVT floors?
For cleaning LVT (luxury vinyl tile) floors, it is recommended to use a pH-neutral cleaner specifically formulated for vinyl flooring. These cleaners are designed to effectively remove dirt, grime, and stains without damaging the floor's surface. Additionally, it's important to avoid abrasive cleaners or those containing harsh chemicals, as they can cause discoloration or deterioration of the LVT. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific cleaner you choose. Regular sweeping or vacuuming to remove loose dirt and debris, followed by damp mopping with the appropriate cleaner, is usually sufficient for maintaining the cleanliness of LVT floors.
Hi, I'm a little confused. So what is the solution to the bucket problem you mention at 2:33 and reusing the dirty water when you wring out the mop. Just use two buckets?
There are dual compartment bucket systems like this one: amzn.to/47um63g (affiliate*) that work better than using 2 buckets
Spin buckets…. Nice idea in theory,but in practice is a bit wanting. Going to try the Vileda Flip Mop for a while.
Keep me posted and let me know how you like it. Are you a homeowner or house cleaner when you speak of mopping floors?
@@AskAngelaBrown residential cleaner. Building the business slowly.
Haha Nostalgia.
Painful but we had to clean right?
Love your lessons in cleaning.
Thanks for watching and for joining me here today. :-)
amazing video
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I want to get the eazy squeeze mop for my kitchen floors, but after this video idk what to do, I have that ceramic tile in my kitchen and my bathroom, should I purchase this mop?
It all depends on your lifestyle and how much use your kitchen gets. If it seems to suit your needs then go for it. Keep me posted I'd love to hear how it works for you. Thanks for watching. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown I have a lot of pets, so pet messes and pet food spills are very common, and my toddler aged nieces come by often as well, so the floors are always very messy and need a deep clean.. I was also thinking about getting an O-cedar mop.... thank you for your help!
I live in a huge wooden house and have lots of house mates. None of them are very messy but between people skipping simple chores and the pile up, it gets messy.
I have a ton of experience cleaning (RVs, houses, yards, everything.) And the worst part is that I have to buy all the cleaning stuff that isn't here, and won't leave them when I move.
So sorry that you're dealing with some messy mates. I hope it gets better.
The problem I have with a lot of these mops is that the heads get dirty in the middle of cleaning a room, no matter what the head is. The stick-on kind need to be changed, don't they? Or, they need to be removed and soaked in some water to clean them. Otherwise, you are just moving dirt across the floor. And the one you showed where the mop is twisted just puts the dirty water back into the clean water.
I either do the hands and knees and rinse my cloth every section or I use the mop with a wringer and rinse in the sink. It's inefficient but that's the only way I think it's clean :/
I came here looking to see if there's a better way
@@steverocksyo I have a spray mop with 3 pads. I use all of them, when I clean my apartment. And I also keep a Swiffer in each bathroom.
O cedar has one with a separate dirty water compartment!
Hi. I am so sorry for being so late to respond. It looks like you got some good advice here and I hope you got your issue resolved. Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it! 😊🙂
My wife and I run a cleaning business. Do you have any videos or recommendations on what shoes for cleaners?
I do, here is my recommendation czcams.com/video/i8yJql8tDoM/video.html Great question.
Does the Bissell power steamer clean the grout on the tile floor in the bathroom
If it's ceramic tile, you should be able to use the Bissell steamer to get out the ground in dust. I love it because it's got a handheld attachment that separates from the floor part. This allows you to use the steamer for showers, grout, ovens, stainless steel and more.
Do you use distilled water? Ever use vinegar to release mineral build up if tap water is used?
I'm sorry, I don't understand the question. Distilled water for mopping? No. We use regular water for mopping unless there is something wrong with the water that will harm the flooring. And the vinegar - how do you mean?
How do you feel bout the Bissell cross wave, Hoover floor mate or any other types of automated mops that vacuum and scrub? Just curious. I have spent so much money on all kinds of fancy mops and yet still I feel like I’m missing something. The steam mops don’t work on our tiles. Can you address this? Thanks.
When you say the steam mops don't work on your tiles what does that mean? And what type of tiles are they? Slate? Ceramic? Porcelain? Marble? Laminate?
@@AskAngelaBrown they are ceramic and for some reason the steam mop never makes them feel clean so I bought a bissel spin wave which is ok but still not great.
Bissell cross wave works well in the kitchen for quick light floor cleaning. Does not scrub out shoe scuffs or heavier dirt on hard floors. Emptying the dirty water is easy... but really cleaning up the unit & filter after a couple of uses is a pain.
what microfiber cloths do you recommend? I"ve heard about something called Norwex, your comments will be appreciated
Jean, I have a video on Norwex cloths. Check it out: czcams.com/video/4eRJvaQvBTc/video.html
I love when you make sound in your videos Heray I’m so excited
Sounds 🤩 fun
LOL. I do get excited about cleaning. Hooray for us all. 👏👏👏
@@AskAngelaBrown 😂🤣😂😂
What homemade cleaning solution do u like to make for all floors?
We use a pH neutral floor cleaner designed for the type of flooring we are cleaning. If you are cleaning ceramic tile, you can use water and a steam mop and you don't need any chemicals at all. At Savvy Cleaner we are house cleaners, we are not chemists. So we do not mix chemicals or make home made solutions. We leave that to the chemists who have had lab training and manufacturers who have safety data sheets that are logged with OSHA and the Globally Harmonized System. This way we can guarantee our cleaners are using consistent chemicals on their customer's floor and not experimenting with homemade concoctions.
THIS VIDEO JUST CONFUSED ME SOME MORE.
Sorry about that. Is there a specific mop you are interested in?
I love my O cedar I bit new moo heads on amazon every 8 months or so
I love the fact that you replace the heads often. Great way to keep your equipment and flooring in shape. :-)
Angela Brown Yes, I wash them after every use, but they start to look grungy. I love your channel.
What steam mop are you using on tile at around the 4:30 mark? Love your videos. Very informative!
It's the Bissell PowerSteamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer - you can find it here: amzn.to/3lpYl5K
Hello good morning Angela Brown!! My name is Hawanatu mansaray I am in Spain and I'm a new house cleaner I want to ask you a question, I want to know if I'm the who suppose to buy the product before started doing the job.
Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
have you ever used a straight squeegee and a cloth (cuban mop, I think they call it)? Every housekeeper in Atlanta I had used this and the floors were always so clean. I finally learned how to do it and it's a game-changer (for me) plus the small surface area (the blade of the squeegee) puts a ton of pressure naturally, so I don't have to generate as much with my body. I can also constantly switch to a clean area of the cloth. But is there a negative about them? Why don't I see more about them, for example, on this video?? I squirt each area of the floor with my odoban water and squeegee/scrub it up! Anything harder to remove, you step on a corner of the towel and go at it with your foot - I love mopping now!! But is there a downside?
Yay! I'm glad that this method works well for you! It might be not as common, because it may not be suitable for all types of floors
Yes definitely can’t use on slate. Bumpy. But that’s about it. Have you tried it?
I am mad at mopping because I hate the dirty water so I dump it 2 to 3x and its annoying maybe I have ocd I feel like an electric mop won't cut it either I feel like I'm going insane is there any mop system like to keep fresh clean water separate from dirty water I do like the idea of a washable mop head so I will be researching that right now and see what I find thank u
This is what I'm saying!😂 if the mop is being dunked it in the dirty water, how are the floors getting cleaned?
Some people feel the same way. Find the method that works best for you.
@@shinaomisanya5367 Using a spray flat mop with multiples pads to change.
Asking for my own home. We have to dogs . What do you think about these robot vacuums. Thanks Angela Jennifer 🤩
Hey Jennifer, if you are willing to empty the robot vacuums daily they will pick up a lot of hair. It's not going to be a cure-all since dog hair doesn't land just on the floor and that is primarily where the robot vacuum will be.
@@AskAngelaBrown thanks I use regular vac. On couch. Thanks Jennifer 🤩
I don't like that a lot of these mop buckets empty the dirty water back into the clean water. Is there a system that uses say, the spin method for the mop head, and empties into a different segment of the bucket so as not to contaminate the clean water? Thanks.
When you find one let me know. The one's I've seen on the market empty into the same bucket. And the ones I've used don't wring the water out well. They leave WAY TOO MUCH standing water on the floor which is why we use them as dry mops.
@@AskAngelaBrown LOL ok. will do.
Spontex Aqua Revolution System
I'm not a house cleaner, I'm just asking for myself. We have natural slate flooring, so many of the tiles are very textured. I vacuum about twice a day because our dog sheds so much. I had a steam mop, but it died. I would use it first, then go over the floor with Mop & Glow and a flat microfiber mop. Now I'm just using the microfiber mop, first with an all purpose cleaner, then with Mop & Glow. I feel like the highly textured tiles don't get as clean as I would like them to. Is scrubbing them with a brush on my hands & knees the only way to make sure they are clean?
I probably still recommend a steam mop with a scrubby head. You didn't mention if your slate is coated or sealed, but you said natural so I'm assuming it is not. I would avoid chemical products on stone if the slate is not sealed. And if you can use a steamer to get the slate clean, it's less wear and tear on your body than scrubbing on your hands and knees. :-)
Libman Wonder Mop, best mop ever!!
Thanks for sharing!
LOL. I'm so glad you love it. :-)
Never covered adjusting a commercial mop handle or did I somehow miss it? 🤔
This show is primarily about house cleaning, rather than commercial cleaning. We don't talk floor burnishers, rug cleaners, or any of that stuff here because it doesn't apply to most homeowners or maid services.
Great video as usual! What is that mop you are using at 04:10?
Here is the link amzn.to/2BalyXp
@@AskAngelaBrown Could this be used on apartment lamenent hardwood floors? If not, could you recommended an alternative? Thanks.
omg I love this channel
Yay! We love you being here. Welcome! 😍
My spin mop leaves streaks. How do I fix
What is causing the streaks? What are you using to clean the floors with? What type of floors are you cleaning?
Can you please tell me which mop you are using to clean the bathroom at around 4:20? It is yellow and looks like you’ve attached a drill to it. 🤣
Sure, it's a Bissell PowerSteamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer - amzn.to/3lpYl5K
My wife and son have a lot of health problems so I do the tidying up. I'm 6'1 and hate the mop my wife uses think it's called Vileda it's too small and too light. Are there any big heavy mops you could recommend? Thanks!
Hi Shaun, You might benefit from an adjustable professional mop. amzn.to/3cEL730 They are easy to use and you just wet the mop head and stick it on. BAM! It's quick, easy, and super durable. If you try this, let me know how you like it and if it met your expectations.
looks like the best mops is the squeeze flat mops
Flat mops are an easy favorite because they cover more ground faster. The mop pads are easy to pre-wet and wash easy in the washing machine.
I like my cedar mop. Fun! Mopping lol.
Lots of people really enjoy the OCedar spin mops.
Steam best or chemicals? Thanks.
Here you go my friend czcams.com/video/xlEEfOz3A9Q/video.html Enjoy!
@@AskAngelaBrown thanks. I do not have hardwood floors.....just for kitchen, hallway, and marble in bathroom. Have been using just spin mop with dawn detergent and water. But bit worrisome cleaning floor then putting mop back in water then using again. Do you do this or after every use dump water and refill? Would seem laborious. Considering Shark stream mop....just do not know if would clean well and if safe. Thanks!
For the spin mop aren’t you just reusing the dirty waters after each spin????
Hi Peter, Great question. It depends on which mop you get, and how you use it. The spin mop I use most is for dry dusting so there is no water at all. If you are using a bucket that dumps your clean water back into the same bucket then yes, you would be recycling that dirty water which is not very effective.
Hi. Angela, after seeing this video, I think our kitchen and bathroom have Travertine tile!
We moved into this house where the tile was just laid.
Five years later, the white grout is dark tan. The white tile has become tan, especially in traffic areas. No shine.
We depended on house cleaners, but we don’t know the cleaner they used. One scrubbed floors on her hands and knees. Another used a damp mop.
I’m the senior that bought the Hommitt after seeing your review on that. I’m hoping the Hommitt can help clean that.
Any help would be really appreciated. We can’t afford a professional Travertine tile service. One video said this kind of tile needs a least yearly service
Judy, I have travertine tlle floors also. I hope your question is answered. I have received quotes from $300 -800.00. The later included "me" (75 yrs) remove all furniture. Inaddition be out of my home for 2 days due to the chemicals used. Laughable or insulting!!. 🤔
It's been suggested to use a steam cleaner; however, I have been told my light grout will be darken forever. I am so disheartened that I am ready to replace with laminate flooring.
Best of luck. Please let me know if you receive a reply or learn something helpful from somewhere else. I will do the same.
Thank you and Stay Safe.
Grout needs to be sealed. Otherwise it will change colors due to dirt, grime, mopping etc. And it may be possible to get your grout clean. Some of the strong chemicals that will actually clean your grout - will also etch the finish right off your tile so I don't recommend experimenting. It's possible that the grout needs to be refreshed or replaced, and then resealed. I am not 100% sure without seeing it. And if the tile is discoloring - that is a concern. Were chemicals used on it?
Angela Brown hi Angela, I have no idea what was done when the tile was laid. A neighbor said they gutted the house and fixed it up to sell in a week. So I fought anything was done
I don’t know what cleaning people have done. But I got really upset and used grout cleaner with a Magic Eraser awhile back. It helped, but made my arthritis flare.
The worst of it is in traffic patterns.
Ok so what mop should I buy ma’am 🤦🏾♀️
Are you a professional house cleaner or a homeowner?
I bought a steamer floor cleaner last year. My arthritic hands are not strong enough to really use it. However, my tenant is a big strong guy. I’ll leave it to him to do the floors here.
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about arthritis in your hands. I'm sending you a big virtual hug and praying for your comfort. 🤗🙏
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you. I have trouble pushing it.
My biggest problem cleaning is getting down on the floor to scrub stuff (like tub, shower, low placed microwave), and getting back up again. What a pain!
What's a good broom?
It depends on the type of flooring. For most floors I prefer a dust mop. OCedar has a pretty good one with a washable head amzn.to/3p7C26Y and refills. It's great for homes and can be used on ceramic tile or hardwoods.
Whatever happened to the 80s metal sponge mops? They were good. These plastic ones break. The spin mop works good but, to scrub some dirt stains it would be better.
I also never understood the method of one bowl of water with mop. Your basically dieting you clean water with the first rinse. Shouldnt there be 2? Regular water to soak and wash off mop then use the clean detergent water again?
I think making the metal mop became too expensive. But some people do mop once with the same water bucket and then mop again with a clean water bucket.
I need a detachable mop heads
Yes, most modern mops (especially the flat mops) have replaceable, washable, reusable mop pads.
If you use a pool noodle, you can fill the bucket . I can't lift so this what i do it works . No breaking backs . Either
Good to know, thank you for sharing your tip!
Right
Thanks for watching!
If you put the mop in the spin bucket you can carry it with one hand
Thanks for the tip!
Great advice!!!!!!
Thank you so much and thanks for watching. 😊
We have spin mop buckets with an extra handle and tyres so we can pull them while using 😁
That's awesome!!
Can I use a spin mop for hard wood floors ?
I'M JUST AN OLD WOMAN WITH SIX PUP'S ***
THAT WANTS A GOOD MOP FOR WOOD FLOORS THAT DOESN'T REQUIRE SO MUCH UNNECESSARY RINSING AND EFFORT *** AND DOESN'T LEAVE SO MUCH WATER BEHIND !!!
Hi. In that video, here's the link again just in case you need it: czcams.com/video/E2G1Ag0R2Po/video.html ... under the video is a gray area that says 'Show More'. If you click on that, there are mops listed and the links (paid) for where you can purchase them. I hope this helps! 😊 Thank you so much🤗 for watching!
I mop the bathrooms and kitchens on my hands and knees, then I steam mop the rest of the house, what steam mop were you using Angela?
This is the stem mop I was using: Shark Steam Pocket Mop Hard Floor Cleaner with Swivel Steering XL Water Tank - amzn.to/2AWRQEM
You can also check out the other mops, they are listed in the video description.
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With the spin mop it looks like you're still putting the mop back into dirty water.
Many spin mops only have one bucket. If that is the case, you are correct. Spin mops (when dry, make the best baseboard or stair dusters.)
I love the idea for those flat mop heads but I hate how you have to wring them out with your hands and after a while that hurts your wrists. Ouch
Thanks so much for watching the show and leaving a comment. 👍
My favorite spin mop did the worst thing ever they are using a new manufacturer and the mop attachment is horrible. I’m desperate to find a new mop. I can no longer scrub floors on my hands and knees, my preferred method
It stinks when that happens. Sometimes I wish that they would just leave a good thing alone. Good luck in finding one that works as well.
Love this woman , but did not ‘sell’ me on any mop . That leads me to believe there is no “one” answer for superior performance .
Thank you for watching! ☺
Let me know how you avoid dust into your home? I hate it.
I know right? Changing the air filter often, keeping doors and windows closed are minimizing tactics, but you'll still get dust - just not as much of it.
That’s the bad thing about mopping, though….the dirty water or the dirty mop head. No matter what you’re still mopping with dirt. With the Swiffer Wet Mop towels or the Wet Jet, you’re still using a once clean mop and then mopping the rest of the floor with a dirty cleaning towel. That’s what’s so strange about mopping. Unless you change out the wet cleaning pads every few feet, that’s the only way to get a clean floor, but then, is that cost effective. That’s my problem with mopping. I like mopping, actually, one of the few things I like housework-wise, but i would mop, take the mop to the sink or tub and rinse the mop and then go back to mopping and that took HOURS in my old house. Now, I’m living in a small rental house and mopping with a Swiffer wet pad takes all of two minutes in the kitchen. I don’t have to deal with the living room mopping since there’s carpet.
And there my friend is the dilemma of mopping. You nailed it. Thanks for that response and your Swiffer tips. 👏👏👏
i can’t find the joy mops anywhere for the life of me
LOL. Welcome to a post COVID world. I can't find anything right now. I have a video coming out next week where I use the coolest mop ever in a demonstration and we went to link to it and it's sold out worldwide. :-( We thought about pulling the video and then we said - Nah, maybe it will inspire the manufacturer to make more. LOL.
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you are SO good about responding to comments, really, angela, it’s super impressive. i was under the impression that they were just sold under HSN when joy owned a part of it. now that she left that company, perhaps they don’t sell them? target, wal mart, home depot, amazon don’t even sell them, so my thinking is, they stopped selling them? there are many alike nowadays and i’m determined to get a similar one. i’ve been fantasizing about about scrubbing/mopping my floor for 3 months now. yes, i visualize myself scrubbing my kitchen floor. before i go to sleep.
@@AskAngelaBrown Hi Angela, I love your videos. I can’t find your video on the coolest mop ever as you mentioned in your reply. What is the name of it and can you please send me a link to the vid. Thanks!!!
No help at all. Supermarket and box/hardware store mops are rubbish, and most dont even come complete as a system. Microfibre pads are usually not interchangeable, and come in all different sizes. Most domestic grade flat mop handles and heads are cheaply made stuff that readily rusts, peels or just falls apart. Some of them have extras built into handles that prevent being used under furniture. A spin mop is a gimmick, like the many other gimmicks in domestic grade mops. They're not suitable for basic use. The choices are endless..and most end up in a bin within a few months of purchase. Was hoping you'd show some commercial grade mops suitable for home use, alas not the case. Just talking and talking and not saying anything really of value.
Thank you for your in put and feedback.
Mops are terrible, once you clean with it and even halfway, tons of crap and dust gunk gets stuck in them and its impossible to rinse em off, next time you sue them, you basically paint the floor with crass :/
kinda need several mop heads that are machine washable, because after doing even a small area its full of dirt and dust.
Thank you for sharing your input feedback and thanks for watching.