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Quick mop question

qualitygal — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:46:38 GMT

Now that I have arthritis in one knee, I'm not getting on hands and knees anymore to wash two small floor areas. But I need a mop. What's your recommendation? Thanks.

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LoveMyBaby — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 11:47:13 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Now that I have arthritis in one knee, I'm not getting on hands and knees anymore to wash two small floor areas. But I need a mop. What's your recommendation? Thanks.

@qualitygal Hands-down a spin mop! This is best invention since sliced bread! I own this brand, however there are several on the market with different retailers, both on-line and B&M. If you have an Ace Hardware nearby, I'm sure they have one.

Walmart, etc. It's so easy to use and does a good job. Around $30.

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hick — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:03:00 GMT

I have wood floors throughout my house. I also have a dog and live in the northeast. Needless to say, my floors, in the winter, have doggie foot prints from the front door thru to the kitchen

I own a BONA which I purchased from Walmart. I am a clean freak and I found that it is the easiest and the fastest. I went thru all the mops - the swiffers, the wringing ones, the sponge ones. The BONA is the easiest for me. It comes with a pad that you just velcro on, it has a plastic bottle attached to it - you can either use their cleaning solution or your own. I do vinegar and water. Works perfectly on my wood floors and is not harmful to my dog. When you are done mopping, simply throw the pad in the washing machine.

I highly recommend this mop. aND, I'm 70 and no longer doing the hands and knees thing either!

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Pooky1 — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:23:19 GMT

we have a spin mop allso. it cleans so well and hands never touch dirty water.

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qualitygal — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:28:20 GMT

yes, thanks for those. Somehow the Haslet thing didn't quite do it for my purposes, but good deal and I'll know where to go. I have area that does need the vinegar and water and the other area, I think it now will have to go that way too. Thanks again all.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:56:40 GMT

I like the Haan floor steamer.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:57:34 GMT

I use a Shark steam mop. Let the steam do the 'scrubbing'...melts away grease, grime and kills germs.

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Mominohio — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:23:11 GMT

I use an older version of the Don Asslett microfiber duster/wet mop like this

http://qvc.scene7.com/is/image/QVC/m114827-1?qlt=95,1&op_sharpen=1&id=iHZlB1&fmt=jpg&fit=constrain,1&wid=600&hei=533&qlt=95,1&op_sharpen=1

It isn't for everyone, but I don't want anything 'throw away' that has to be constantly replaced, I can use it dry or wet, and mine has lasted for well over a decade.

You have to get your hands in water but I just wet and rinse it out in the sink. I can use on any hard surface, including sealed wood, and the mop pads are machine washable.

I don't want buckets and multiple big head mops to store, and don't have use for a steamer (have a lot of carpet, just a couple of areas of hard flooring).

Some cleaning systems and processes have just too much stuff and equipment for what we really need to do the job, and I try not to get caught up in having a bunch of fancy or expensive stuff for what few hard floors I have. It is easy to get carried away.

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henderson — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:47:25 GMT

I second the Haan Steamer. I use it on my laminated floors as well as vinyl in one of our guest bathrooms.

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Fressa — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:24:49 GMT

I'm another vote for the Hahn floor steamer. It is quick and easy and works on most floor surfaces. I really like that the floor pads are washable. I refuse to spend $ on throw away cleaning items.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:31:15 GMT

There is a steam mop that I have had on my wishlist for quite some time. It's the

Sienna Luna Micro Pulse Steam Mop with UV Light. Everywhere I look this one has exceptionally good reviews. It has a vibrating mode where it shakes the dirt off your floors. Sort of like a sonic toothbrush in a way.

Here's the description of it:

"Sienna Luna Micro Pulse Steam Mop with UV Light

Cleaning's never fun, but this Luna steam cleaner makes the job go quicker and easier. Ground in dirt is no problem with three levels of micro pulse cleaning that let you dust, mop and scrub all types of sealed floors. There's also a dust sensor that highlights areas that need cleaning or that you might have missed. You have plenty to do around the house, let the Luna steam mop free up your day for lunch with friends."

This mop costs anywhere from about $100 to $150 depending on the accessories you buy with it. I plan on getting this Luna when my Shark dies.

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qvcfreak — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 01:30:57 GMT

@LoveMyBaby, I love that mop. I’ve had it for a few months and it’s great.

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LoveMyBaby — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 02:46:14 GMT

@qvcfreak wrote:
@LoveMyBaby, I love that mop. I’ve had it for a few months and it’s great.

Yep, I own the Shark carpet and floor cleaner and the Haan steamer. Both great, but very time consuming and by the time I get them situated, plugged in, ready to go, I'm done mopping with the spin mop and putting it away. It's efficient, fast and cheap. A squirt of Dawn dish soap and/or vinegar and hot water and away I go 👍🏼 When I do the bathroom tile I put a shot of bleach in the water. I have hardwood floors, and pewabic tile in the vestibule.

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wagirl — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:50:47 GMT

LOVE my spin mop too. Easy to use and does a really great job!!!

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nrm — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:19:44 GMT

A Swiffer Wet Jet is great for quick mopping.