To keep yours in good shape, rinse the mophead thoroughly in a bucket of clean, hot (but not boiling) water immediately after mopping. If the mophead is easily detachable, you can rinse it in a utility sink, instead (to avoid spreading germs, never rinse mopheads or other tools used for cleaning in the kitchen sink).

Do I need to rinse floor after mopping?

Another tip to remember is to wring your mop out when you finish a section. Make sure you wring out your mop over the bucket. Then you should wipe the small section with the wrung out the mop. It is also imperative to rinse your mop out, so you won't spread dirt on to other parts of the floor.

How do you properly mop a floor?

Mop around the edges first, then move to the middle of the floor, using overlapping, figure-eight strokes. When one side of the mop gets dirty, turn the mop over to the clean side. When both sides are dirty, wash the mop in the bucket; otherwise, you'll be spreading dirt around instead of removing it.