I would like to be able to use a traditional mop rinsing as I go. Can I dilute this in a bucket of water and use it?
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No, I wouldn't do that. This product does not need to be diluted and made LIGHTER with water. Why would you mix water with this Hardwood Floor CLEANER??? Like the saying goes, "If it's not broken, why fix it?". Just use is lightly - don't drown your floor with it. NO diluting is necessary. Apply it gently on your floor, let it dry, and enjoy!
1188244
Do NOT dilute it. Just spray it directly on the carpet, which is simpler than using it in the rug shampoo machine.
1608823
I have always used microfiber regular mop. Consult the manufacturer if you are going to use with anything else to be on the safe side.
167361
The bottle that is shown is already diluted. I have bought the cleaner in a spray bottle so that I can spray it on the floors and then wipe with the mop. If you are using this on some kind of small mishap, dampen a paper towel and wipe with that. Don't dilute this at all. Pouring from this bottle could cause you to use too much. Spraying is best.
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If you have the Bona mop with the detachable mop heads and use a spray bottle (Bona comes in a spray bottle) why would you want to lug around a cumbersome bucket with water? The Bona is strong enough so that you don't have to use a lot of it to clean your floors. In the meantime, diluting the Bona with water is diluting the cleaning power of the solution. If you just want to use the "old fashioned" way of cleaning your floors then I suggest you get a bucket of water, put some lesser cleaning product into it and forget about the Bona.
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I think this would be your best bet. You must presoak the mop head adequately before use. The first time I used the replacement I soaked the head for an hour. Hubby said we should make sure it was wet clear to the core. Since then I have never had to resoak since it is in constant use. I use castlie soap and clorox in my water. There is constantly a bucket of clean water sitting around. I do not leave the mop in the water. I clean after use and wring out well. Then I just leave it sitting next to the bucket. With 2 shelter rescues and a 5 month-old puppy mill rescue, it is in constant use. Urine on the floor is the norm around here. Nothing has affected the mop head. There are no bits and pieces of foam coming off of the head even after the daily abuse. Constantly using the clorox has not harmed it. You will feel the head soften a bit over time which has allowed me to use it on a tiled floor and still get the grout clean. I hate mopping and this is the first one that I actually like using. It has been in constant use since June and the head is still in great shape. Also, unlike other mops, the head is secured to the handle with large screws. No breaking of plastic nuts or poles causing replacement before the head is actually totally worn out. I believe that this is the perfect mop for your facility. It will definitely be getting the kind of abuse that I give it everyday.
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I would think it would be difficult as there is a plastic puncture hole that fits into the actual Swiffer mop and this is how the liquid is dispensed. I am not sure how it would be dispensed otherwise. I hope this helps you make your decision.
1791200
Not without a lot of elbow grease. I really like the job the mop does. It really is a no brainer, but you really have to pay attention and go over certain areas a number of times. I would give this mop a 5 stars all the time. I don't feel like I'm pushing dirt around like with a conventional mop.
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Copied from directions. Directly from the bottle. No mixing , diluting or rinsing, needed. Step 1. Sweep or vacuum to pick up loose dirt. Step 2. Squirt leaner directly onto the floor in an "S" pattern in a 3-4 foot area. Use product full strength; do not add water. Step 3. Mop floor using a damp, well -wrung out mop. Rinse mop as needed during cleaning to remove dirt from the mop.
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I find no need. The mop bucket worked just like a washing machine in that you pump the mop up and down in the cleaning water, then spin the water out. I comes out clean and neat, better than the washing machine. They are wonderful, especially for one who has to mop twice a day.
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Just to add a little to my last question. You can use a regular mop, then use this and suck up the water. I have done spot/area pre-treatment this way before running the Hoover.
68527
I really don't recommend a bucket and mop for this product. I use a Clorox ReadyMop, which I already had. I just replaced the liquid in the bottle with the Bona product. Bona is great for laminate floors, which I have. Use as little Bona as possible on laminate floors. A Swiffer Wet Jet mop would work, too.
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I don't have a steam mop but I'm sure you could, I use it in a bucket with my rag mop and in my sniffer.
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Yes, the 2 mop heads are reusable and extremely durable, just throw them in the washer. The mop head is extra wide so you can mop large areas quickly. You can use your favorite cleaner to fill the water container.
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U can use just plain water or for tougher messes use a very small amount of your cleaner mixed with water to dilute it.
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No. The key is to use a very small amount. You will need to experiment with the amount of sal suds in your wash bucket. I don't use a measuring device, but I probably start w/the equivalent of a teaspoon or so in the bucket and see how much suds I get. I also throw some vinegar in w/my water.
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I use this mop with a red wringer bucket that i get from shoprite. I think it's also Ocedar. You could clean it in there, changing the water and wringing, repeating many times until clear. Or put bucket under tub faucet and dunk and wring out. I prefer saving my energy and washing in the machine.