Add This to Your Mop Water: Keep Floors Clean and Dust-Free for Days

A few days ago, a cleaning expert with over 30 years of experience shared a brilliant trick with me that ensures floors stay spotless and free from dust—no matter how long it’s been since you last cleaned. This simple trick is especially useful for those times when dust and dirt seem to accumulate faster than you can clean them.

We all know the frustration of cleaning the floor only for it to attract dust and unpleasant smells, particularly during the summer. But with this method, you can prevent that and keep your floors fresh and clean for much longer.

Here’s the step-by-step guide to this floor cleaning hack that will leave your floors sparkling clean and less prone to dust buildup.

What You’ll Need:

1. Salt – A natural disinfectant and drying agent.
2. Dishwashing Liquid – To cut grease and remove sticky food or oil stains.
3. White Vinegar or Lemon Juice – To soften stains and help with deep cleaning.
4. Alcohol – For disinfecting and preventing mold.
5. Baking Soda – For deep cleaning and stain removal.
6. Fabric Softener – To prevent static and keep dust from sticking to the floor.

1. Start by Sweeping the Floor:
   Before you start mopping, it’s essential to sweep the floor first. Removing larger dirt particles ensures that the cleaning solution can work effectively on the smaller dust and stains.
2. Prepare the Cleaning Solution:
   Fill a mop bucket with warm water, then add the following: 

• A pinch of salt: This helps to dry the floor quickly and acts as a natural disinfectant.
• A few drops of dishwashing liquid: The grease-cutting power of dish soap will break down any cooking oils or food spills on your floor, making cleaning easier.
• A splash of white vinegar or lemon juice: This will soften tough stains and make your floor cleaner.
• A dash of alcohol: Alcohol helps to disinfect, preventing mold buildup and leaving the floor sanitized.
• A sprinkle of baking soda: This will help lift stains and disinfect the floor at the same time.
• A little fabric softener: Adding fabric softener to your mop water will reduce static electricity. In summer, static can cause dust and dirt to cling to the floor, making it harder to keep clean. The fabric softener prevents this and helps the floor stay dust-free for longer.

1. Stir the Solution:
   Mix all the ingredients well until everything dissolves evenly in the water. The solution should be well combined before you start mopping.
2. Mop the Floor:
   Dip your mop into the solution and begin mopping your floors as usual. The mixture will leave the floor fresh, sanitized, and resistant to dust buildup.

Why This Works: