Benefits of mopping with hot water
- Hot water is great for removing grease, stubborn dirt and caked-on residue.
- It is more effective in killing bacteria and germs.
- Hot water is a good choice for tile floors and vinyl. Be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure your floor is resistant to hot water.
Advantages of mopping with cold water
- Cold water is effective at removing surface dirt, dust and light stains, making it ideal for periodic cleaning.
- It’s also more economical to mop with cold water because you don’t have to heat water.
- Cold water evaporates less quickly and thus will also leave fewer or no streaks when drying.
- For wood floors and other delicate materials, cold water is safer to prevent heat damage. This is because wood floors can warp or dry out.
Mopping with cold or hot water, which is best?
Mopping with cold or hot water both have advantages and disadvantages. So the answer to that question depends on the type of floor and what exactly you want to clean. It is often recommended to mop with lukewarm water. In the end, practice makes perfect! You will find out for yourself after a while what is best for your floor.
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