A mop is one of the home appliances that are highly used so it is normal for it to lose the whiteness, however, there are some ways to restore that whiteness.
Here are some methods to use suggested by HomeCleaningStuff and Oh So Spotless.
Do a lemon juice mixture
According to HomeCleaningStuff – a go-to online publication for all things related to home cleaning, offering valuable articles and guides that will make your cleaning tasks easier and more efficient– lemon juice is a natural whitener that can help brighten up your mop.
The citric acid that the lemon juice contains will help the mop lose the stains and regain its original color. For use, cut a lemon in half and squeeze it into a sponge then rub unto the mop. Once the mop is clean, rinse and leave it to dry.
Create a baking soda paste
Baking soda is a mild abrasive that can be used to scrub tough stains of the mop, it is also safe and non-toxic, says the above-mentioned source. To use is, mix water and baking soda to create the paste, use a sponge to rub the paste to the mop. Scrub the mop gently until the stains are gone. Rinse and dry the mop.
Use hydrogen peroxide
According to Oh So Spotless- a website that teaches the most effective ways you can clean and organize in your home– hydrogen peroxide is safe to use and the most effective whitener because it breaks down the molecules that cause discoloration.
It is also a disinfectant which means it will help with killing bacteria or mold that might be on the mop. For use, mix the hydrogen peroxide with water in a bucket, soak for 30 minutes. Rinse and dry the mop.
Here are some tips by Oh So Spotless to make your mop whiter:
- Dip the mop in vinegar.
- Run the mop through a hot cycle in the washing machine using bleach.
- Place the mop directly to the sunlight for 4-6 hours.
- Allow the mop to completely dry before using it again.
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