Updated on October 11, 2022
Are you wondering how to wash an O’Cedar mop head? One of the biggest hassles I’ve run into with owning a mop is keeping the mop head clean and sanitary. I don’t know about you, but I know I don’t want to be pushing around dirt and germs when my goal is to get my floor clean.
This is especially important if you have babies or toddlers that play on the floor. The last thing you want is for them to get sick when you could have easily prevented them from being harmed. Luckily, O-Cedar offers a wide variety of mops with heads that are simple to clean so that you can keep your home clean and your family safe.
So, how exactly do you keep your mop head from transferring dirt, grime, and bacteria from the head to your floors? Let’s take a look at how to easily wash your O-Cedar mop head without needing to buy any special cleaning supplies or tools.
Why O-Cedar?
Do you already own an O-Cedar product or are you trying to decide if you want to purchase one? There are several reasons that an O-Cedar mop is a great choice for your home and family.
They were founded in 1906 and have been one of the leaders in both home and commercial cleaning products ever since. You can feel confident purchasing their products because they have a long-standing healthy reputation of being a prominent manufacturer of quality goods.
Types of Mops
Whether you need something for deep cleaning, spot cleaning, or cleaning up spills, O-Cedar has a mop to meet any and all of your floor cleaning needs.
They sell:
- Spray Mops
- Spin Mops
- Steam Mops
- Sponge Mops
- Microfiber Mops
- String Mops
They even offer a variety of mop buckets and replacement heads for all of their mops. The fact that they offer replacement heads for their mops is great! You know that if your current one gets damaged or soiled beyond cleaning you’ll be able to easily and affordably replace the head without having to buy a whole new mop.
Although you can just toss your mop head and buy a new one, those costs do add up over time, and being able to save a bit of money will definitely help you out in the long run. How do you reduce that cost? If you keep up with cleaning your mop head, you won’t need to replace it as frequently!
I’m sure you’re wondering how you would go about washing the head of your mop, and that’s a valid question. Luckily there are a couple of ways to get that mop head looking, smelling, and performing like it did when you pulled it out of the packaging.
Cleaning Methods
With such a huge variety of mops available, there isn’t just one effective way to wash your mop head. Some heads are machine washable, while others have to be cleaned by hand. To figure out if your mop head is machine washable or not, you can check your manual, take a look at the handle and see if there are any stickers on it, and if all else fails, you can contact O-Cedar directly.
One of the best ways to keep your mop clean is to rinse it thoroughly with clean water between uses, either in the sink or bathtub. After you rinse it, allow it to dry completely before storing it to prevent any mold or mildew from growing.
One important thing to remember is that no matter if your mop head can be machine washed or must be hand-washed, do not put it in the dryer or use any sort of fabric softener on it.
Method 1: Soaking
Every four uses or so, you should soak it in one of the following solutions:
- A gallon of hot water + a cup of white vinegar
- A gallon of hot water + a cup of hydrogen peroxide
- A gallon of hot water + half a cup of bleach
Let your mop soak in the solution for at least 10 minutes, then ring it out really well, allow it to dry thoroughly, then store it as you usually would. Be sure not to use bleach on synthetic mops or sponge mops, as it can cause the material to break down, necessitating your mop head to be replaced sooner.
Method 2: Washing Machine
If your mop head is machine washable, that will make things easy for you. All you need to do is add the detachable mop head to your washing machine with other items that you won’t mind getting beat up and jostled around. You can put it in with towels and rags.
Make sure to use the hottest water setting your machine allows and add a cap full of bleach to sanitize. As always, allow to fully dry before storing it.
Method 3: Dishwasher
A machine-washable mop head can also be washed in the dishwasher! Just put it in your empty dishwasher, add a cup of vinegar to the detergent dispenser, and run it normally. Squeeze out the remaining water, let it dry, and store as usual.
