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Spin and Go Mop…review

The Spin & Go mop actually is very light and easy to use.  It has a decent amount of microfibers in the mop head. The handle comes in three sections and is easy to put together. The length of the handle is average and workable, but it is not heavy duty enough for my liking. The pail is also very light, has a good handle design so it is well balanced when moving when full of water.  I never got a sense that it was ever in danger of spilling, which is very good even compared to commercial style mop buckets. You can actually empty the bucket from either side. There’s also a clear maximum water level line, and that keeps the weight of the bucket easy to manage.

The mop spinning mechanism works well and it feels like it would stand up to many years of use it feels very well made and solid when using the spinning mechanism. You can spin as much or as little as you want and it does does a good job of removing water. I feel the ability to control the amount of water on your mop by spinning it less or more is the spin and go mops greatest strength.  I have laminate floors and a typical yacht or string mop just can’t be wrung out enough to safely use on the wood type flooring.  I just hate using flat mops on the wood flooring because it takes so much effort to wring them out etc.  The spin mop can be spun so there is very little water in the mop so I find it effective on my laminate floors.

As a floor mop there’s no wringing which is a bonus since you get the performance of a typical string mop with added technology of micro-fibre strings and a very efficient wringing/spinning system.  Virtually no bending since spinning simply uses a little foot action (and I mean a little); lightweight mopping that requires hardly any effort; and cleaning performance is very good. The spin wringing function is definitely this mop’s best feature as is the lightweight design, making it ideal for the younger helpers, seniors or those that find it a challenge to clean floors.  It should also be noted that the ability to remove the mop head is also a huge benefit, by removing the mop head it makes it very easy to launder the mop head.  You are going to be able to a better job cleaning when your tools are clean as well.  Typical string mops get dirty and cannot be cleaned very well so they become mildewing or dirty between cleanings making your cleanings less than perfect over time until you replace the mop etc.

companies website: http://www.thespinngo.com/

String mop

Definition: For a lot of people a string mop is what they picture when you say the word “mop”. On a string mop, long cotton strings are attached to a mop head. The mop head, with proper care, might last for 2-4 weeks.

String or yacht mops work well on many hard surface types, but because they are super absorbent and hold a lot of water, care should be taken when they are used on wood floors. String mops are able to clean edges and corners very effectively. Although string or yacht mops get tangled easily, there are many designs on the market that have the strings banded together to help prevent tangling and extend the life of the mop head. When using on wood or laminate floors you have to wring out very well, in most cases a flat mop is better on wood floors.

To care for a string mop, the mop head must be thoroughly washed or rinsed after each mopping session. Then the mop head has to be allowed to dry completely. Allowing the mop to sit dirty or dampened will cause it to mildew.

Red wine

For a fresh red wine stain sprinkle salt on it to absorb the stain.  Rinse in cool and try to rinse out the stain before laundering.  A good home remedy is to use 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with an equal volume of Dawn liquid soap. A good home remedy is to use 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with an equal volume of Dawn liquid soap.

It’s important to note that hydrogen peroxide is a bleach and bleaches don’t actually remove stains, the stain is merely altered so that the color is less intense or invisible.  You should always test the colorfastness of you fabric before using any spot cleaning technique. Erado-sol is the name brand of a commercial stain remover sold in the medical industry that

Dishwasher

This post is in honor of my 13 year old daughter who is certainly in the top ten worst dishwasher loaders of all time.  I try to give her pointers but I am sure she just ignores my advice in the futile hope that she will eventuallybe excused from helping around the house.  Here are four important tips for efficient dishwasher loading, to get to most out of each load and not waste energy re-washing etc.

Number one…load large items at the back or sides, so you do not block other dishes on the bottom or top racks from getting sprayed/cleaned.

Number two…the dirtiest dishes get placed near the centre of the dishwasher where there is more spray action.

Number three…don’t allow your utensils or dish nest, alternate spoons and forks etc to be sure they are cleaned with maximum efficiency.

Number four…place delicate or small items on the top rack, don’t allow stemware or other delicate items touch each other to prevent breakage or chips etc.

Its important to not overload the dishwasher either, however just having 3 plates on the bottom rack and a few cups on the top rack while half the sink is still full is not great either.  That’s just being a lazy teenager, think of it as saving the environment by packing and using the dishwasher efficiently.

Yellow linoleum floors

Here is a question I received by email recently, the answer may help others with similar potential issues….

I removed a rubber backed mat from my white floor in front of my kitchen sink, and the area under the mat has turned yellow. What will remove this stain?

The short answer is nothing. It is likely a linoleum floor, which as a result of have moisture trapped under the mat, has left this permanent yellowing. There is no way to remove this type of stain. The best solution is yet another mat to hide the stain, or to replacing the flooring. A jute or natural backed mat will permit moisture to escape, and will not cause further damage.

Removing lint and wrinkles

Removing lint can be done a few ways the fastest and easiest is a rolled up piece of tape, use duct or packing tape to have more sticky surface area, or use a slightly dampened sponge, or clothes or lint brush works too…

Removing unwanted wrinkles when you don’t have easy access to an iron, hang clothes in the washroom when having a shower, keep the doors and windows closed and leave the fan off.  You can also place the clothes in the dryer with a damp towel for 10 minutes to remove wrinkles as well.

Mildew on clothes

Prevent mildew on clothes by storing them correctly.  Always be sure they are 100% dry before storing.  Avoid storing in plastic bags or boxes, which can trap moisture.  Ventilate storage areas when the weather is good or the opportunity presents.  Pack storage areas loosely allowing air to circulate.  Don’t use starch or fabric softener on items to be stored.  Use a chemical desiccant (absorbs humidity) like packaged silica gel to absorb humidity.

Barbecue info

As summer slowly arrives, the BBQ begins to take more of a focal point.  When it comes to cooking and serving meals from the BBQ we need to cautious of food safety.  Raw meats harbour bacteria that will grow in unrefrigerated conditions.  Some food left in warm sunlight before cooking, even for a few minutes, can become poisonous, as can the dish the meat is on and the hands that touch it.  To insure a safe and pleasant BBQ, be sure to keep meat refrigerated until it is time to cook, thoroughly wash platters, bowls and hands immediately after handling or contact with raw meats.

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