
And it's a job that I dislike. When I clean, I want to do a really good job with as few chemicals as possible. For years, I mopped on my hands and knees until I discovered a large microfiber mop that changed my mopping world forever.
Never one to pass up an opportunity to improve the way I clean, I jumped at the chance to review the Spin & Go mop. It just so happened to arrive at my doorstep just as I was finishing up our construction project and was about to clean the new floors.
So I filled the bucket with water and set out to mop our rubber exercise room floor, the bathroom tile, and the kitchen tile. My kids ran to help with the "spinning".
Here are my thoughts:
The mop is super soft and the bucket is the perfect size for holding rinse water. The mop did a great job cleaning the dusty surfaces. It was fun to use the spinner and it really did ring out the mop (think salad spinner, but requiring less work.) It was super convenient to have the bucket/ringer right with me while I was mopping, and I loved not having to touch the mop head in any way.
I'm glad I used it on our tile and rubber floors and not on the wood flooring. I think the mop does a good job, but the mop ends can sometimes fold under, exposing the hard green plastic top and scraping the floor. I wouldn't want to risk scratching my hardwood floors. Tile can take it, so I'm happy to use this on my new tile floors. Also, I would prefer a bigger mop head. I realize that a bigger mop head would require a bigger spinner and bucket, but to mop as much surface area as I do, I really need something that gets the job done quicker.
Want to give this mop a try for yourself? You're in luck, one Suburban Jungle reader will receive a Spin & Go Touchless Cleaning system!
Never one to pass up an opportunity to improve the way I clean, I jumped at the chance to review the Spin & Go mop. It just so happened to arrive at my doorstep just as I was finishing up our construction project and was about to clean the new floors.
So I filled the bucket with water and set out to mop our rubber exercise room floor, the bathroom tile, and the kitchen tile. My kids ran to help with the "spinning".

Here are my thoughts:
The mop is super soft and the bucket is the perfect size for holding rinse water. The mop did a great job cleaning the dusty surfaces. It was fun to use the spinner and it really did ring out the mop (think salad spinner, but requiring less work.) It was super convenient to have the bucket/ringer right with me while I was mopping, and I loved not having to touch the mop head in any way.
I'm glad I used it on our tile and rubber floors and not on the wood flooring. I think the mop does a good job, but the mop ends can sometimes fold under, exposing the hard green plastic top and scraping the floor. I wouldn't want to risk scratching my hardwood floors. Tile can take it, so I'm happy to use this on my new tile floors. Also, I would prefer a bigger mop head. I realize that a bigger mop head would require a bigger spinner and bucket, but to mop as much surface area as I do, I really need something that gets the job done quicker.
Want to give this mop a try for yourself? You're in luck, one Suburban Jungle reader will receive a Spin & Go Touchless Cleaning system!
To Enter: Leave a comment telling me your best time-saving tip for mopping floors.
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*Spin & Go provided me with a complimentary mop for this review and will be providing the cleaning system for this giveaway. This contest will end on September 03, 2010 at 9:00 PM EST. The winner will be notified by email and announced on this page. This contest is open to US and Canadian residents.
My tip is to clean up when the spill first happens because if I don't I will forget and then step in the sticky mess and then spread it around the floor.
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ReplyDeleteInstead of filling up a bucket, I keep a spray bottle of watered down cleaner and before I mop a section, I spray it down.
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mmm I don't really have any tips for this... it's just a pain.
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I would say, don't overuse the soap. You spend more time trying to get it off that way.
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Make sure you wring out the mop really well. Don't waste time sopping up extra water.
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ReplyDeleteI skate with my feet on towels when I get the floor too wet from mopping! Instead of waiting for it to dry.
ReplyDeletethe big time saving tip in our house is that we have shiny tiles and if the kids walk barefoot on them they get feet marks. So we end up washing the floor more often so we ask our kids to always wear slippers and it cuts down on the amount of times we have to mop. Thanks for the chance to win.
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My tip is to vaccum first
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To quickly wash floors, I suggest coming up with a pattern so each time you know exactly how to mop the floors efficiently.
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My time saving tip is to talk my husband into doing it for me since I am eight months pregnant.
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I like to get the paper stuffs and crumbs off the floor first. It's just common sense to sweep before you mop but sometimes I forget and worsen the cleaning situation!
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I like to do all my floors at the same time to save the time of refilling the bucket.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
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My tip is that we keep one mop upstairs and one downstairs, within easy reach! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI cant really say I have found a time saving tip to mop the floors we use a regular head mop and it is a pain.
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My time saving mopping tip is to let someone else do the mopping.
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i make my husband and son go outside so i can do it fast and so they don't leave footprints everywhere
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i always go over it with a clean cloth or towel to get up any extra dirt and help dry it as well! you wouldnt believe how dirty the towel still gets
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My best tip is to get someone else to do it! If that doesn't work I pre-treat the heavily soiled areas first, then mop everything.
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I sweep first which makes mopping a lot faster
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A little vinegar in the water keeps the floor from streaking.
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I have my hubby do it :) No I think not letting it get too dirty is key!
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My tip: Mop when no one else is home. This eliminates people crossing your clean floor before it dries.
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I do one of two things, I either pre-spray all my hard spots prior to beginning mopping or I lay a wet rag over them before beginning mopping. That way I don't have to do any/little scrubbing since it will be loosened up by the time I get to mopping it.
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Definitely make every effort to clean up spills, track-ins, etc., when they first occur. Not only are they easier to clean before they dry/set, but it makes it easier to clean overall if you don't have to spend extra time on 1-2 bad spots.
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My best tip is always wipe and clean any spills when they happen.
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My tip is to do when everyone else has gone to bed. When it's finished, go to bed yourself and you don't have to worry about anyone stepping on your clean floors until they're completely dry.
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My best time-saving tip is to vacuum first so that you're not moving around dust and gunk and hair.
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Tip- do it right before bed or before leaving so it can dry completely by the time you're back. Thanks!
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My best tip is to spray cleaner all over the floor pre-mopping. That way it's already loosened up and you don't have to scrub as hard! :)
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ReplyDeletehonestly my best time saving tip is one that is not likely to happen - get someone else to watch my little one while I do it - even if he has been happily independently playing as soon as i begin housework he wants to be involved - some chores I let him but mopping - no - so either I'm redirecting him out alot or he does stay in the other wrong but needs me alot for various things
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I don't really have a tip, just mop often so the job isn't that bad.
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My best tip to save time mopping the floors is to keep the dogs outside. Mop less often. Another tip would be make sure you rinse the mop often
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