Mopping floors seems straightforward until you notice streaks, missed spots or, worse, damage to your flooring. The truth is, effective mopping requires more than just pushing a wet mop around.

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The toilets are scrubbed, the dishes are washed and the floors are spotless. But the house cleaning isn’t over yet—it’s time to clean your cleaning tools. Sponges, brooms, mops and toilet brushes work ...