Dust mopping is a process used to remove loose paper, trash, dust, and soil from hard floor surfaces, using a treated dust mop.  It is important to note that dust mopping requires the least amount of time, effort, and product of any hard floor care method.  Such a simple procedure is often overlooked or thought to be of little significance, but it is THE BEST PREVENTIVE MEASURE there is in maintaining and preserving floors.  It has been estimated that between 80-90% of soil can be removed by dust mopping.  Dust mopping also removes a large percentage of indoor dust, which is an air pollutant, health hazard, and source of allergies.

The dust mop head serves as a reservoir for the dust mop treatment.  The treatment is the key to picking up and holding dust and loose soil on the mop head for removal by brushing or vacuuming.

Many dust mop treatments are solvent oils or solvent oils mixed with water.  These treatments can do more harm than good because they attack some floor finishes, increasing time-consuming floor stripping and refinishing activities.

Use a dust mop treatment which is made with a substance such as paraffin wax suspended in a chemical solution.  Remember some treatments are safer than others.  Some carry UL listings on flammability and slip resistance.  Never use a treatment that does not carry these UL listings because that means it is not proven to be safe.

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