Mopping with cold or hot water, which is best?
That you need a mop, a bucket of water and a cleaning product is obvious. But which is best: mopping with cold or hot water? Everyone seems to say something different and that is not surprising, because it depends mainly on the type of floor.
Advantages 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 is also more economical to mop with cold water, as you do not need to heat up water.
- Cold water evaporates less quickly and so will also leave fewer or no streaks when drying.
- For wooden floors and other delicate materials, cold water is safer to avoid heat damage. This is because wooden 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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Tip! Definitely do not mop with vinegar or dilute generously. Our cleaning helpers may not work with vinegar. More info on mopping with vinegar can be found in our previous blog.
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