Saturday, December 27, 2008
A Time To Mop
One of my pet peeves is dirty floors. I cannot stand having my shoes stick to the floor! Last year during this week between Christmas and New Year's, I cleaned up seven soda pop spills. The sugar content of soda always requires mopping and re-mopping. Soda has been banned from my house ever since. Dirt tracked in bugs me too, but I have come to accept that it is just part of family life. I chose tile that would hide dirt, but wet footprints from winter boots are still pretty obvious. Worse than a dirty floor is a dirty floor five minutes after mopping it. Tonight, I have figured out the secret to my happiness--pay attention Kent! I swept the floors after dinner while the kids watched a movie, and then mopped while the children were falling asleep. I was able to monitor the children's nighttime escapades, but more importantly...MY FLOORS WILL STAY CLEAN FOR AT LEAST ELEVEN HOURS! (while everyone sleeps). Now I can rest well!
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That is how I like to clean the floors, too. Run a mop after the kids go to bed. I just need to do it a little more often. And I hate the "something must spill on a newly mopped floor" rule. Can't anyone change that?
i'm on a quest for a good mop. I've just used rags before (and I skate around with my feet.) I find that doesn't work so well now that I'm 8 months pregnant. What kind of mop do you use?
Careful, Kent might see this as a hint that you want the super-mopper-scumbuster 2000!
Mindy--I'm so glad you asked!
I don't remember the brand I have, but you can buy these at janitorial supply stores or online. It's a microfiber cloth that velcros to a flat mop head, which can swivel every direction. I spray the floor with water (adding detergent if it's really gross)and then basically wipe with the pad, rinsing it every so often. The handle telescopes to different lengths, and the head is flat so it goes under cabinets easily. Here is a picture of what I'm talking about: http://www.microfiber-products-online.com/stpromimopfr.html
Can you believe I'm so passionate about a mop?!
Christy--I think I know why Kent thought the Scumbuster was a perfect fit for me.
Actually, I can believe your passion! I was leaning towards a microfiber cloth type, but hadn't yet decided on one type. Do we have "janitorial supply stores" around here? I'm actually quite excited to find a good mop, as last time I tried my skating technique (about 3 weeks ago) I was suffering for a couple of days afterwards. Darn relaxin making everything all loose!
Hmmm. That mop sounds promising. Perhaps you could demonstrate your mop and techniques on my floor?
: )
Mindy--I think there is a vacuum store on 300 South that also carries mops and other janitorial supplies. I know there are a few up in Sandy too.
Debra--Nice! How's this? When you're done nesting and instead dealing with a lack of sleep and a newborn, I'll pop over.
No more soda pop for those kids! Only in the summertime outside. Helpful hint from Grandma. :)
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