HOW TO WET MOP FLOORS

Purpose
    To clean a floor by removing water-soluble stains and soil.

Supplies and Equipment
    1 bucket on a cart or dolly
    Wringer
    "Floor Hazard" signs
    MARC 239 "Renew" Concentrated Floor Cleaner
    Cotton Mop

Procedure
     1.  Prepare area:
        a.  Place "Floor Hazard" signs in easy-to-see locations at entrances to the room or area.
        b.  Dust mop floor.
        c.  Move furniture as needed for easier mopping.
        d.  Set equipment in area where work will begin.  When mopping a room, start at the farthest corner and work backward toward the door.  Keep the bucket on the unmopped portion of the floor where it cannot be tripped over.

     2.  Follow instruction for using MARC 239 "Renew" solution, and pour into bucket until it is ¾ full.

     3.  Dip mophead into MARC 239 "Renew" solution and wring out slightly.

     4.  When wet mopping a hallway, first mop the floor along the edge of the baseboard. The mophead should just touch the baseboard while mopping that part of the floor  When mopping a room, place the mophead at the baseboard 3' to 4' away from the corner.  Repeat this mopping method with the baseboard on the other side of the corner.

     5.  Mop the open floor area by moving the mop side-to-side in a figure eight motion.  Overlap each stroke as you move back.   Note:  The mophead should pass one foot in front of your shoes.  Hold the mop at a 15° angle from vertical.

     6.  Change mop water as needed.

     7.  Again dip mophead into MARC 239 "Renew" solution, and repeat procedure until floor as been wet mopped.

     8.  Rinse the floor using only fresh water, if necessary.   Start at the farthest corner of the room and repeat the figure eight motion used in wet mopping.

     9.  After the floor has dried, replace any furniture that was moved for mopping.

    10.  Clean equipment.  Store equipment and supplies.

Accomplishment
    By following this procedure for wet mopping, all stains and soils which are water-soluble (can be removed with water) should be removed from the floor, leaving it clean and fresh.

Correct Posture for Mopping
    1.  Keep you back straight.  Do not twist your spine.

    2.  Bend a little at the knees.

    3.  Use the arm muscles to move the mop in a figure eight motion.

    4.  Hold the mop handle at a 15° angle from the vertical.

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