How Often to Mop the Floors
High-traffic areas need the most frequent mopping. For most families, high-traffic areas include the entrance, kitchen, bathrooms, and hallways. Any high-traffic areas in your home should be wet mopped once a week. Rooms in your home that are not frequently used—such as a guest room—do not need to be mopped weekly. Mopping every other week or monthly should be sufficient.
Exceptions
Of course, there are exceptions. If you have dogs, you may need to mop more often to get rid of muddy paw prints. If several children regularly inhabit your eat-in kitchen, the food debris may need to be cleaned up. Mop as often as needed in any special circumstances such as these.
Ways to Extend Time Between Mopping
The frequency of your mopping is determined by how often it is needed. One way to extend the time between dragging out the mop, bucket, and rubber gloves is to run a dry mop over the trouble areas daily. These dry mops—often covered with a microfiber cloth—pick up grit, pet hair, pollen, and other small debris from the floors. By spending just a few minutes each day, you can put off wet mopping until a big spill or buildup of dirt occurs.
How to Mop Your Floors
When the time comes to wet mop your floors, you’ll need a sponge or string mop, a bucket, a mild cleanser, rubber gloves, and a nylon scrub pad. Follow these general steps:
