How to Clean Mops

Intermediate 20 min 16 steps 17303 views Rating: 3.7/5 Published: 2026-05-25

Rinse the mop head after every use.. Soak your mop in a cleaning solution after four uses.. Wash detachable mop heads in a washing machine instead of soaking it.

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Rinse the mop head after every use.

Step 1

Rinse the mop head after every use.

2

Soak your mop in a cleaning solution after four uses.

Step 2

Soak your mop in a cleaning solution after four uses.

3

Wash detachable mop heads in a washing machine instead of soaking it.

Step 3

Wash detachable mop heads in a washing machine instead of soaking it.

4

Rinse it in the dishwasher instead of a washing machine.

Step 4

Rinse it in the dishwasher instead of a washing machine.

5

Shake out the mop head after every use.

Step 5

Shake out the mop head after every use.

6

Vacuum the mop head after every three uses.

Step 6

Vacuum the mop head after every three uses.

7

Wash the mop head in a washing machine.

Step 7

Wash the mop head in a washing machine.

8

Clean your dry mop head by hand instead of in a washing machine.

Step 8

Clean your dry mop head by hand instead of in a washing machine.

9

Wash the pads in the washing machine after every use.

Step 9

Wash the pads in the washing machine after every use.

10

Wipe out the reservoir.

Step 10

Wipe out the reservoir.

11

Clean the surface of your mop.

Step 11

Clean the surface of your mop.

12

Let your mop dry completely before storing it.

Step 12

Let your mop dry completely before storing it.

13

Store dry mops and sponge mops with their heads up.

Step 13

Store dry mops and sponge mops with their heads up.

14

Store string and strip wet mop heads separate from the handle.

Step 14

Store string and strip wet mop heads separate from the handle.

15

Keep your mop in a dry place.

Step 15

Keep your mop in a dry place.

16

Replace your mop as necessary.

Step 16

Replace your mop as necessary.

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