How to Mop (Tips for Mopping the Floor)

[@angelhunter9991]

Me growing up in a hoarder house and moving out at 15, now 19 still living alone having no clue how to properly mop 👁👄👁 my floors thank you

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Me being proud of you for trying to figure it out on your own and with KZbin

[@CP-ue8qt]

Hey at least you tried to learn! That’s a great start!

[@youtubesucksalot4869]

Why did you steal the words out of my mouth that’s not nice

[@zero6355]

Im 19 too and tomorrow someones gonna come to my home so i need to mop the guest room .. and noticed that im 19 but still didnt know how to mop properly .. tq for this content ✌️🤭🌚

[@weepyllama]

Dude I'm 19 rn and also grew up in a hoarder house :( Can't move out rn so I've just been trying to keep my own room clean because no matter how much my siblings help my parents clean, my parents just can't maintain it

[@sarazago3635]

I never thought my anxiety would have brought me here just because I'm anxious of mopping floors wrong at my work💀

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I hope that it helps, you'll do great, we all get better as we go.

[@littlekidloverifykyk256]

sameee 💀

[@prolgbt_exmuslim7976]

Same man

[@athenatoys7405]

Same here 🤗

[@linzzwinzz3414]

Dude SAME that's why I'm here 😂

[@ajnamsnsnsnsnsnen9267]

This is so helpful. Especially growing up without someone to teach you these things.. a lot of kids don’t learn responsibilities and how to clean because we don’t have role models. Thankyou so much for this helpful video :)

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

These are the comments we love to get! We need to do some more basic cleaning videos because you're not the only one who has said this.

[@kissesuwu5282]

mane I just have had carpets

[@MK-gb7ht]

I had no idea what to do, now I do. Knowledge is power.

[@krakenmaster2743]

Ez

[@gerardofigueroa6077]

Happy 4 u n happy 4 me

[@asapayan5153]

💪

[@mkace2198]

Power is power

[@larabla6950]

i never thought someone would quote bible scripture in a video about mopping

[@innerDialectic]

Very accessible video that helps a person achieve this goal regardless of the tools they may/may not have. Cat is appreciated.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Teddy thanks you. He tries to sneak into as many videos as possible.

[@zacharytaylor190]

I work as a semi-professional commercial building janitor (4 hour nights part time), and this video tracks. I like the tip of using what you have. Most buildings I have worked were well equipped, but there was this one clinic where I had to find a gallon icecream bucket to fill my mop bucket, which is about 12 gallons below the wringer. The techniques are quite similar, albeit I usually use a free-end 2-layered string mop, as common with the kind of cleaning I do. I also use either a 24 or 48 inch dustmop before instead of the vacuum, mostly due to the area being covered. All said, a medium sized 1-floor office with about 20 individual offices can have the 3 rugs vacuumed, dust mopped, garbage collected, bathrooms cleaned, high-touch surfaces disinfected, and wet mopped in about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the soil level. The 3-story clinic (middle floor is about 75% of the work by contract requirements) is also about 2 hours. The doctors clean up after themselves better than the office workers though.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Your hard core! Thanks for the validation! I don’t mop much now. I use a vacuum mop. It’s so much faster and eliminates the vacuum or sweeping step beforehand. But it’s pricey compared and not a good fit for bigger jobs like this. You would have to stop and empty the tank and refill the clean water too often for a larger space.

[@zacharytaylor190]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe thanks for the video! Even though there are some differences in the equipment, I can say there are more similarities. If you had the extra time, I think you would make an excellent janitor with your attention to detail and passion for cleaning, and it even makes some money at the same time. It can be physically demanding, but also gratifying. I understand that the night shift is not for everybody though, and it can get tiring. I got lucky that my dad owns a business with excess contracts. It helps me afford my flight training for the time being, since neither Cessna nor Seneca could be considered "cheap."

[@hebcmcidosmeb73]

I know this comment is old, but do you have any tips? I start as a janitor tomorrow and they said there’s no training, just a “trial period” of 2 days to make sure I can get it all done in 3 hours. Never done it before, I’m nervous!!!

[@LensMusicBox]

I was SOOOO stressed from work but seeing this video and hearing you soft voice is so relaxing. I feel way better! Ty!!

[@lovingly4092]

Came here to learn how to mop properly because apparently I don’t, says my mom :] .. so since she didn’t want to tell me how to do it right, I’m here now lol thanks

[@Julie-tp5lc]

Ong same

[@alexiskeke7967]

Relatable. Scarily relatable

[@icouldntthinkofanamesoicho7569]

NO WAY I came here to learn how to mop more efficiently, and we have the same exact mop and bucket LOL

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

You have good taste 😄

[@lilmoe2135]

Same here! I was looking for someone with the same one

[@SpookieSadie]

I think the first step to mopping, I researching all different floor types. I wish I had known that sooner. Now that I’m in the cleaning business, I realize how different all these floor types are, and how they react differently to certain styles of mopping. 😭 I’m still learning about all floor types, my least favorite to mop is marble flooring-it just seems to streak VERY easily! I think a flat head mop is best for them, and then detailing the grouts when needed. I just started using the ocedar mop-I LOVED IT! I just bought a Tsmine spin mop, it’s heavier duty for someone like me who is at several houses a day.

[@Anonym_xxxx]

i love how you point out differednt options that makes me feel motivated

[@SOB227]

I would love to see how to clean up after mopping. Like do you rinse the mop? Where do you empty? Where do you store your mop to dry?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Great question. For the O-Cedar mop you just remove the top and wash it in the washing machine. Then air dry in the laundry room. I put the dirty water down the toilet or outside in the yard. I keep the mop and bucket in a closet under our stairs. I don't want to buy a mop without a washable top. Otherwise you'll need to rinse it in clean water several times. You could add some Dawn or a bit of Oxyclean powder to the clean water. Run it under the bathtub faucet to rinse.

[@BeymoreSalls]

What a blessing! With all these options there's really no excuses.

[@Queen-of-Swords]

I prefer water as hot as the tap will go. Yes it cools down, but it stays pretty good unless you are mopping a Walmart. As for the steam mops, I gave up with them as they seem to gradually remove the coating, on lino, wooden floors etc. So I agree with you on that. They also break often. Rinsing and wringing your mop as often as you can bare is they key!

[@monikerone3203]

Hot water helps break down particles immediately on contact, thus allowing for a better clean

[@ocedar]

Thank you for choosing O-Cedar! Happy Cleaning!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you for stopping by. We’re a fan (especially of the newer model we’ve since tried).

[@lucatesolin8831]

I was just curious to see how others did their floors and yeah I definitely learned a few things here so thank you for the video. I have to ring the mop out with my hands so knowing that you don’t need hot water will make that easier on my hands lol

[@veronical3135]

I mopped the floor thousands of times. I really like to watch these type of videos when I clean.

[@jackie.mendoza]

What do I do with the Mop after I use it? Do I just let it hang? I don’t want it to smell

[@daymongray3516]

Nice short informative video. Props to the editor seaming the numerous cuts sometimes mid sentence!

[@VRCNet]

I love the tip for the shirt. I love when I see people showing class these days. So respectful. Mindful cleaning tip.

[@JamesRhodes1941]

Single Bachelor here . Thanks. I had no idea what to do.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Welcome. Any video requests are considered, if you have questions. We love covering the things you didn't get from your mom (or dad).

[@LieutenantBloom]

I needed this so badly, I didn’t know how to mop and I used a cleaning Solution 409 on the bathroom and just wanted to say Thank you!!!

[@AishaAguilar-zu4pt]

Ao for homeade solution you mix it with the huge bucket if water right

[@LaurieEggleston37]

Love this! Thank you! I have, in the past, used a washed-out squeeze ketchup bottle. I knew I wouldn't think it was ketchup because I kept it under the sink. I bought an O'Cedar last year and will never go back to anything else!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

It’s a great mop! Thank you for your kind comment.

[@cameron5063]

Was told to do it at work and never done it before so should know for tomorrow

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

How'd it go?

[@lynnettawilliams7143]

I just love watching GB cleaning hacks it makes me want to clean and comforts me

[@Awalkwithbella]

The cat is cute, just watching you mop like yup this is the right way guys...

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Watching me clean and trying to get in my videos is one of his pasttimes!

[@aramanon]

Once with a stiff brush scrubbing up any stuck muck and espescially fluff and hair. Once with a tough mop in cold water with a big splash of domestic bleach and probably changing water, once with clean water to rinse ringing out the mop often. Fast and firm, done in ten minutes. Yes I used to work in a busy city-centre bar and have a stone floor.with soapy water (bleach and cold water is fine can use). Yes the more you spend the better the mop but get something that can go in the washing machine and can cope with a tough job, ideally wooden handle from a hardware shop- I've broken so many plastic handles getting into the grouting.

[@callmerainn]

first time having a dog and my mother never taught me how to mop the floor , ty :)

[@milkjugs4771]

Aww the kitty swatting at the mop! Mine does this too :)

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

He thinks he’s the star of every video 😀

[@eatfruitsalad345]

I love your cat!!! so cute! thank you for the video, planning to do some spring cleaning today ❤

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you! I’ll tell Teddy you said that. He loves the camera more than I do.

[@fictionalcharacterr]

Thanks for making such a informative video ❤️

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Happy it was informative, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@ElleMorg111]

LOL, I love how you mopped around the cat.

[@dianalee2755]

I disagree with water temp. Hot or very warm water cuts through grease and dirt much better than cold.

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Your t shirt looks great.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Why thank you!

[@xonym3284]

you know your childhood has finished as soon as you look up how to mop the floors

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I’m proud of you for learning! I don’t remember mopping as a kid but I cleaned a lot of things. Mostly bathrooms.

[@prawn2215]

So true!

[@jacklewis5394]

I don't know how much I learned but it was still helpful thank you

[@randomrazr]

what do you think about using a commercial size mop? they sell em at home depot

[@enter-username5040]

The stomach flu is just an amazing thing. I learned how to (partially) fix a toilet and how to mop. 👍🏽 Thank you for this video btw.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

You're welcome and hope you are feeling better!

[@maydaygarden]

I don't understand the diy recipe. What exactly is the vinegar amount for 2 cups of water? And would I add the entire recipe to 1 gallon of water in my spin mop bucket? Thanks!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Hi, it's in the video description, but here you go: Homemade Floor Cleaner 2 cups water 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup isopropyl alcohol 1/8 tsp dish soap (like Dawn)

[@maydaygarden]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe Ok, I see you fixed the description. Thx.

[@stevelambright411]

How does get rid grease build up around the stove

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I’m not sure how bad but a steam cleaner with a mop attachment is what I would try. But you can also get an electric mop with spinning heads. A flat mop with a scouring pad, etc. Ammonia too, watch this… UNBELIEVABLE ⚡ Put THIS on Your Filthy Floor and WATCH WHAT HAPPENS kzbin.info/www/bejne/paixaaaVmN10qtk

[@StrayStay143skz]

Internacional options that cover everyone in the world 🌎 awesome job!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thanks so much for watching

[@SakuraandSesshomaru]

Is there any special type of soap I use or can I use dish soap to clean the floor?

[@daymongray3516]

4:47 says

[@katherinedorton4562]

the Libman tornado mop is awesome, the head is machine washable.

[@Lorea464]

Thank you, this is so helpful

[@tommybhoy8461]

Great content mopping sister.....your video was great .....when you have that mop in your hand the world is yours and you can even mop windows too.....Martin Calder is a serious mopper he knows the code of mopping he's one of us

[@lukes7027]

Excellent narration! Great advice!

[@natashak2125]

Do you recommend changing out the water completely that is in the bucket per room?

[@natashak2125]

NM I had no idea that the Cedar bucket has 2 chambers!

[@candyman999]

Some of hairs are sticking to floor while mopping. How to pick it up with wet mop?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

What kind of mop are you using and what type of floor?

[@candyman999]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe just like yours in the video!

[@ygxzy861]

how many times to mop the floor twice or just once

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

One time but if you're using disinfecting or strong chemicals, go over it another time with just water to rinse.

[@vanessaporras99]

What is the fastest/easiest way to clean the grout? I’ve used toilet bowl cleaner with a metal brush, but that took hours!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

We like using a steam cleaner with a break attachment and some bar soap. But we're working on a video testing a way without a steam cleaner. We'll come back and share the link.

[@lovehorsesforever8]

don’t use toilet bowl cleaner on the grout!!!

[@Queen-of-Swords]

I'm 48 I've never found a way that isn't backbreaking. Sorry. I like to use borax mixed with Dawn, on a brush of some kind. Stuff that kills MOLD. Bleach diluted in water, enough that it is no longer dangerous. Vinegar. I just use a toothbrush, or kitchen brush, you shouldn't really need a metal one. I doubt it works better. The only thing that is some solace, is that you shouldn't need to do this each time you clean your bathroom, its not a maintenance clean unless you have OCD.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

THANKS FOR THE VID!! I APPRECIATE IT!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

You’re most welcome!

[@DewiiAljoe]

Very helpful video and tips

[@aylentitotto165]

This video saved me!! Thank you!!!!

[@ChaseBeyond]

Great video! Very thorough. Thank you :)

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Why thank you and thanks for watching and commenting too!

[@stephanieschnobel6696]

Nice video, but I was wondering how to do the ‘rinse’ part and that was the only part you didn’t explain 😆

[@bettyboop1524]

My kitchen floor, I don't know what it is - I'm thinking vinyl - has a rough finish that collects so much dirt and grime. The only way that cleans it is on my hands and knees with a scrub brush. The older I get the more difficult it is to clean, all that bending, getting up from the floor, etc. What would you suggest to get those nooks and crannies clean and still remain upright. Thank you

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I would get one of these electric spin mops. It will do the scrubbing for you. We have a Shark brand but there are several to choose from amzn.to/3NMhlty (we may earn commission on sales through this link)

[@fredweiss-r2i]

I just want to know hope to mop withought feeling like I’m putting all the dirt from the mop back into the clean water that’s what furiates me

[@christinascleaning]

What kind of vacuum was that do you have a link for it so I can look it up thank you so much

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

It's a Shark professional steam mop, here you go - amzn.to/3ud1wmo we think it's the best for tile

[@katerinapavlou1586]

How long do you think it takes for the floor to dry?

[@fictionalcharacterr]

If u switch on the celling fan, the floor will dry faster.

[@UgIyrat]

Ty I didn't know how to use a mop

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Yw!

[@You-sw7tm]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe Zep pH Neutral Concentrate Floor Cleaner is the best floor cleaner.

[@stargazer4800]

I have ceramic tiles do I need to mop them with simple water? Cz that’s what I do or I shouldn’t do that? Any other tips for ceramic tiles Cleaninb plx

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

You can use Pine-Sol, or vinegar water and dish soap (1 gallon or so of water, 1/2 cup of vinegar and a 1/2 tablespoon of dish soap). Or most floor cleaners work on ceramic tile.

[@robinfrances8409]

I love the car watching her mop!

[@junkcars4173]

How to mop... Let me tell you about my t shirt.

[@Wony15]

I just moved to my own home and it's my first time mopping EVER

[@nicolenew1708]

SUPER COOL

[@4familyandfriendsURL]

i appreciate the video. [fyi: one gallon = 3.7854 liters :) there is some misinformation online about measurement conversion, so your misunderstanding is understandable]

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thanks for that. How could the internet lead us astray on such a basic measurement. Ugh

[@Rinsuki]

Sweep before you mop and dust before you mop unless you wet dust. Also, no shoes you wear outside in the house. There's no point mopping if you will be getting all that stuff around the house.

[@tommybhoy8461]

Martin Calder and Darren fisher are serious moppers they are pros they have lived the mop dream ...moppers from ardrossan and they send love to all moppers in America ...mops across the ocean

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Oh wow, we didn't know about these mop pros from another part of the world. Got to Google them....

[@tommybhoy8461]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe yes Glasgow Scotland

[@teakooh3225]

My only question here is how do I get the mop to not roll over and have the base scratch my floors. I just got the spin mop and whenever I tried mopping my kitchen it kept getting rolled over exposing the base and I was scared to scratch my floors. Is the mop too dry?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

There’s some techniques to it. Spin it then plop it down from straight above if that makes sense.

[@yekaterina6764]

The reason I came here is that my floor is never clean after moping. I can wear light color socks and can see they become grey or yellow. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I spray degreaser on the floor in the kitchen, and it's not enough just to mop it. I see the dirt is right in the textured linoleum, and I might need to scrub it but don't want to. Another question is about baseboards. Do you clean them separately after moping?

[@Jey-75]

That house is ridiculously clean

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

The clean freak in me is happy to read that 😂

[@richardrounce7138]

Big cleanliness tip, NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE! Leave them at the door.

[@robinmatott9812]

I like my o cedar floor mop except the bottom has a plastic piece that scratches my floor I don’t see that in your mop

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

So not the plastic that the mop head attaches to? It can scrape the floor if you don't put it down straight up and down. It's all in the angle, if it's not even, I hear that sound of it scraping. That's one thing I don't like.

[@JoyceMaryAkwii]

Please madam I have failed to to fix my mopper same help

[@nechan.]

Dang none of the links work and I can't buy them :((

[@gailrivas762]

Hot water also can aerosolize cleaner fumes which, can cause breathing issues for some people.

[@csl9495]

Hot water is more effective. With the energy from hot water, you'll have more energy to help molecular bonds in the dirt

[@JamesRhodes1941]

I did the vinegar, alcohol, dish soap mixture with a bucket.

[@andywang6918]

When I see outside shoes inside the house I almost fainted, and yes, I am Asian…… it’s all true about us!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I've never had a shoeless house. But you have different shoes to only wear inside?

[@andywang6918]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe slippers around the house and bare feet inside bedroom. Allows feet to breath 😆

[@Ironfoot90]

What OP is she following? Should I use Novaclean and lpH at the same time?

[@Neji513]

i went out and bought the mr clean solution, they should sponsor you lol

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I agree! They should.

[@m.-9615]

I know how to mop with an old fashioned rag and squeegee, but I have to find a new way because this is getting tiring. Ngl I don't feel like these kind of mops clean as well as a rag+squeegee would.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

A vacuum mop can be life changing. Even a steam mop.

[@reshawnwhaley5346]

Where did you purchase the vacuum?

[@12345corman]

I never knew I needed a central vaccume system til now

[@Contentcreater.1]

G Thank you so much

[@safrica1234]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@lawrencep.3896]

So the Mr Clean solution is not the cleaner, but the all purpose floor cleaner is considered the cleaner? or Mr Clean solution was the cleaner, and you just suggested the all purpose one as an alternative?

[@jasonmalice]

Do your floors pass the white glove (or sock) test?

[@snehalchavan5580]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@kimlikestocook]

I would be concerned the cat is walking on the wet floor with cleaner. Then the cat is licking it's paws and potentially ingesting the cleaner, diluted or not. Best to keep pets in another room while mopping.

[@rogeliomora417]

Sorry for being late, but do you know it would be safe to let them back into the room I mopped? Do I just wait until it’s just dry?

[@LovelyD22]

@@rogeliomora417 yes wait till it dries

[@AvocadoCotijaCheeseConnoisseur]

To add to this, my sister once used a little bit of bleach when mopping and she said it got our two cats very sick. They were throwing up. They’re ok now, but it was scary and it was years ago. Ever since then, my sister makes sure to use pet-friendly ingredients when mopping since our fur friends lick their paws all the time and we don’t want to be accidentally poisoning them or making them sick.

[@marcomolina9628]

I definitely didn’t have to look up how to mop

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

right 😉

[@bveilll2011]

Thanx!

[@Celestinewarbeck]

What is your opinion of Swiffer wet jet?

[@ahmadfadda2654]

I hate it.

[@karolina_miller]

anyone else living alone for the first time and having to google things like how to mop and how to unclog the shower drain? 😂

[@rinamoon96]

Hi nice to meet you. it's my first time in your channel. Im here because I got a office cleaning job and i have a doubt 😣 1) I wet the mop 2) Spin dry the mop 3) Mopping the floor and then? is it the floor done? or still wet and i have to dry it repeting the first steps? 😣😣 i hope you answer me Tomorrow is my second day at work and i really wanna do my best 😶 thank you so much

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

You should be good letting it dry next and you're done. Unless it's really dirty you don't have to do it twice. Thanks for being here and welcome. Good luck with your new job!

[@chrishobdy]

Do you still dilute the homemade cleaner when putting it in a mop bucket? Ha, all this information was SO helpful! 👏 Thank you! I just missed that one part of information! Like, the recipe listed... would you use that the same as you would Mr. Clean (diluting 1/4 cup in a ~gallon of H2O)? Or would you just put that recipe in a spray bottle or something and use it straight on the floor? Thanks so much for this video! I want one of those mops now!

[@MetroidMan106]

I use mr clean and put a tiny bit of it in and fill with water like u said and if floor feels "sticky" u used too much soap. But thats ok just rinse mop and 👍🏼

[@lachimolala_957]

Thanks for the video

[@bluejay_j]

What's the name of your floor 👀 I like it. Is it vinyl or engineered wood?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

It's tile that looks like wood, since it's in the bathroom. The rest of the main floor is laminate if I remember right. I'll come change this comment after I check, if it's not. But I'm not showing it in the video. My advice is to get darker grout than we did, it looks good darker but it's dirt. We have tan colored grout.