Regarding the mop head one string mop head normally lasts around 15 30 washes while microfiber heads usually have a span of about 150 200 washes.
Is it better to not mop your floor than mop.
If you choose not to vacuum or sweep your mop will spread all that gross stuff around your floors.
In the average household experts recommend.
Your best option for hardwood floors is a mop with a microfibre head such as the beldray la032133tq refillable microfibre spray mop the vorfreude floor spray mop or the e cloth deep clean mop.
The national wood flooring association recommends you mop up spills from your floor immediately to avoid damage and potential accidents.
A mop can pick up some debris from the floor but it s not meant to pick up all that loose dust and dirt.
Microfiber is more durable than cotton therefore it lasts longer.
It ll make your life a lot easier.
Another con to traditional mops is that the floor can remain quite wet.
So if your current mop is dragging around dirt or leaving noticeable streaks it s definitely time for an upgrade.
However cotton holds up better than microfiber when bleach or acidic chemicals are required.
It ll dry there and you ll still need to vacuum or sweep once your floors are dry.
It might be able to deal with stubborn dirt mold and stains too.
As is the case with hardwoods less is more when it comes to.
If you re looking for one that sanitizes your floors and is safe for kids and pets consider the steam mop.
Well it s ultimately going to be your decision whether you prefer a steam mop or a traditional mop.
Your flooring is the largest surface area in your home and not least because it gets walked on every day it s a surface that needs regular cleaning.
A traditional mop might be better for capturing dust and debris.
If your floors are waxed use a damp almost dry mop once a week at most even a small amount of water may cause warping.
Wooden floors can be vacuumed regularly or cleaned with a barely damp mop giving it a good clean with proprietary wood floor cleaner once a month.
It can even damage the subfloor.