Here are the most common mopping mistakes Via: Amazon Throughout the years, I’ve made many mistakes mopping my floors.  So, I think it would be nice to share a few of them with you: • Not sweeping or vacuuming first – if you’re planning to clean the entire floor and not just a single surface, then always remember to clean off the dust first. This will prevent smudging the dirt all over the floor and cause you a literal mess when mopping. • Forget to change the water – mopping with your dirty water is as wrong as forgetting to sweep the floor. This will only spread the dirt and bacteria all over again, defeating your initial purposes. • Having bad posture – doing extensive mopping with a wrong posture (usually caused by having mops of unsuited length) can have detrimental effects on your health. So, make sure to get the right product with the appropriate length for yourself. • Uneven pathing – the purpose of using the sponge mops is to have quick and even pathing on the floor to make sure every spot is covered. So, it’s important to do this slowly and accurately. • Using the wrong chemicals – using the wrong chemicals can cause your floors to deteriorate quickly, especially if you’re working with dedicated surfaces like vinyl and hardwood. Generally speaking, you’ll only need water for most of your casual cleaning applications. And if you have to use chemicals, make sure that they’re suited for the targeted surfaces.