Cleaning Up/Dust Mop

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Expert: - 8/16/2010


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My dust mop is past the point of doing its job...I feel like I'm just moving the dirt around.  How do I clean it without ruining it?

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Hi rd;

You are right, you are probably just moving the dust around. After a while, the string gets clogged (so to say) with dust particles that even shaking won't take out. However, cleaning it is simple.

Simply take the head off of th duster and throw it in your washing machine. Add soap as usual and 1/4 cup baking soda (works as a deodorizer/fabric softener and cleaning agent all in one) and wash and dry as usual. You can add this to a washer load of scatter rugs and it won't hurt a thing.

Now you have a clean dust mop head and are ready to go again!
Happy Cleaning--dust free,
Jan Hayner

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If you have questions regarding home organizing, house cleaning shortcuts, office organizing, files, record keeping, organizing your children, teaching your kids how to help you clean and making it fun, I will give you the advice of a Professional Organizer, mom of four and grandma of 8. Working Smarter-Not Harder is a phrase I live by; taking the stress out of life so you have time for the fun things is my goal!

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