Comments on: To mop, or not to mop? That is the question. http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/ the methods and madness of one family of 12 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:10:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Edie http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22310 Edie Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:02:15 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22310 Use a Sh-mop. They are absolutely amazing! You only use clean water (never dipping in dirty water) and clean mop heads that you throw in the washer. And your floor will be dry by the time you put away your mop. Use a Sh-mop. They are absolutely amazing! You only use clean water (never dipping in dirty water) and clean mop heads that you throw in the washer. And your floor will be dry by the time you put away your mop.

]]> By: Rebekah http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22291 Rebekah Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:16:09 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22291 My family has a Shark steam mop too. I use it every other day and LOVE it, it's way easier and quicker than any other mop I've ever used. Just my 2 cents, Rebekah My family has a Shark steam mop too. I use it every other day and LOVE it, it’s way easier and quicker than any other mop I’ve ever used.

Just my 2 cents,
Rebekah

]]> By: lili http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22269 lili Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:10:37 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22269 Kim: a vileda mop with a regular bucket is a nice thing to have.Vynil floors need water and some soap when there are small childrfen around Kim: a vileda mop with a regular bucket is a nice thing to have.Vynil floors need water and some soap when there are small childrfen around

]]> By: Skylar http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22248 Skylar Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:45:10 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22248 who needs a mop when you have a all natural auto vacuum cleaner, garbage disposal, that requires no bending over, no kneeling and NO ringing out. All you do is push it around the floor ; ) who needs a mop when you have a all natural auto vacuum cleaner, garbage disposal, that requires no bending over, no kneeling and NO ringing out. All you do is push it around the floor ; )

]]> By: Milehimama http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22242 Milehimama Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:38:53 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22242 Kim, from what I understand in other countries, they don't even HAVE mops - they wrap a wet washcloth around their brooms and secure with knots or a rubber band! Kim, from what I understand in other countries, they don’t even HAVE mops – they wrap a wet washcloth around their brooms and secure with knots or a rubber band!

]]> By: kimc http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22241 kimc Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:44:50 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22241 Wow! I knew I could count on y'all! Of course, it looks like everyone has their own favorite (how did I not see that coming?) so there's no clear consensus, but at least now I have a better idea of how to make the decision. I think I'll wait a bit to decide and who else weighs in with an opinion. We used rags and buckets the last time and it was surprisingly efficient and effective. We went over it twice, with one person working ahead of the other. I was <del>shocked</del> pleasantly surprised at how clean the water stayed, because...well...I don't exactly remember the last time we mopped... Wow! I knew I could count on y’all!
Of course, it looks like everyone has their own favorite (how did I not see that coming?) so there’s no clear consensus, but at least now I have a better idea of how to make the decision.
I think I’ll wait a bit to decide and who else weighs in with an opinion.
We used rags and buckets the last time and it was surprisingly efficient and effective. We went over it twice, with one person working ahead of the other. I was shocked pleasantly surprised at how clean the water stayed, because…well…I don’t exactly remember the last time we mopped…

]]> By: Erik http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22240 Erik Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:16:25 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22240 Hi ladies, I don’t mean to crash the party or anything, but as a homeschool dad (and a fan of Vision Forum) I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your blog for a few months now, even though it seems to be read mostly by moms. I’ve thought about leaving a comment several times - like, something about the butter and brown sugar shortage in our house thanks to a post on March 16, but anyway, here's my first… I had to share how we “mop” our laminate floor. I’m sure it would work the same on vinyl. We have a drawer full of those miracle cloths or microfiber rags. After giving the floor a good sweep, I grab a bunch of these rags, get them wet, wring them out, lay them out on the floor two by two, call the kids, and we all put one under each foot and slide around. We’ve found it way easier to scrub those really sticky spots with your foot than with something on the end of a handle. Four rooms get done in just a few minutes. Hi ladies,
I don’t mean to crash the party or anything, but as a homeschool dad (and a fan of Vision Forum) I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your blog for a few months now, even though it seems to be read mostly by moms. I’ve thought about leaving a comment several times – like, something about the butter and brown sugar shortage in our house thanks to a post on March 16, but anyway, here’s my first…

I had to share how we “mop” our laminate floor. I’m sure it would work the same on vinyl. We have a drawer full of those miracle cloths or microfiber rags. After giving the floor a good sweep, I grab a bunch of these rags, get them wet, wring them out, lay them out on the floor two by two, call the kids, and we all put one under each foot and slide around. We’ve found it way easier to scrub those really sticky spots with your foot than with something on the end of a handle. Four rooms get done in just a few minutes.

]]> By: Stacie http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22239 Stacie Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:26:42 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22239 I have a steam mop too and it is wonderful. I don't like to use chemicals since I have a 15 mo. old and another on the way. I have all hardwood floors and it leaves my floors so clean. I have a steam mop too and it is wonderful. I don’t like to use chemicals since I have a 15 mo. old and another on the way. I have all hardwood floors and it leaves my floors so clean.

]]> By: Rebekka http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22238 Rebekka Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:24:54 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22238 I have a Vileda mop that allows me to change the mop head as needed but I don't have to replace the whole thing. The particular mop head I have is heavy duty (since I'm not an everyday mopper by a long shot) with thick microfiber strands about an inch or so wide. Where they are gathered at the top of the mop head (or whatever you want to call it) there's a sort of rough scrubby layer which is great for dried-on crud. I live in Europe though so I don't know if you can get the same stuff over there - I definitely recommend it though. (I also have a Vileda mop bucket that doesn't have a wringer as such, just a top with a circular net-cone in it that you push the mop down into. It's heavy duty, though, so it was worth the extra money, it's held up really well.) I have a Vileda mop that allows me to change the mop head as needed but I don’t have to replace the whole thing. The particular mop head I have is heavy duty (since I’m not an everyday mopper by a long shot) with thick microfiber strands about an inch or so wide. Where they are gathered at the top of the mop head (or whatever you want to call it) there’s a sort of rough scrubby layer which is great for dried-on crud. I live in Europe though so I don’t know if you can get the same stuff over there – I definitely recommend it though. (I also have a Vileda mop bucket that doesn’t have a wringer as such, just a top with a circular net-cone in it that you push the mop down into. It’s heavy duty, though, so it was worth the extra money, it’s held up really well.)

]]> By: KarenAnn http://inashoe.com/2009/04/mopping-quetions/#comment-22237 KarenAnn Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:44:28 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=4374#comment-22237 I bought the Shark steam mop last fall and I LOVE IT! You put regular tap water in the tank, put a microfiber cloth on the bottom, plug it in, and within a minute you're cleaning. The cloths are machine washable and air dry. I honestly have cut my mopping time in half with this little wonder. It cleans the corners well too. No residue and the floor dries almost instantly. Bought mine at Target along with a pack of extra cloths for it. I bought the Shark steam mop last fall and I LOVE IT! You put regular tap water in the tank, put a microfiber cloth on the bottom, plug it in, and within a minute you’re cleaning. The cloths are machine washable and air dry. I honestly have cut my mopping time in half with this little wonder. It cleans the corners well too. No residue and the floor dries almost instantly. Bought mine at Target along with a pack of extra cloths for it.

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