How to Make Floors Less Sticky After Mopping

Mop your floors with a mild cleaner.

Hard floor surfaces require regular mopping to remove stuck-on buildup and debris. After sweeping the floors with your broom or vacuum, you typically remove residue with a mop and floor cleaner, which can leave surfaces sticky. To keep your floor looking its best, use a cleaning solution safe for any hard floor surface that leaves behind no sticky residue after mopping.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Water
• Dish soap
• White vinegar
• Cleaning mop

Instructions

1. Mix 1 gallon of water with 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 1 tsp. of dish soap in your cleaning bucket. This solution is safe for any hard flooring and both cleans and disinfects.

2. Swish your mop into the cleaner and wring out the mop.

3. Wipe the mop over your flooring, beginning at one end of the room and working backward so you don't track on wet flooring.

4. Let the floor air dry. The cleaner removes any previous residue and leaves behind no sticky residue of its own, providing you with an all-purpose cleaner that requires no rinsing afterward.

References

• Vassar: Cleaning Products
• Keene State College: Green Cleaning