Laundering Cotton Dust Mops

Machine Washing

The following procedure for machine washing soiled cotton mops will assure maximum dusting results:

Briskly shake out or vacuum excessive dust in mop head.
Place head snugly in net washing bag or other perforated bag. Infinity Twist dust mops do not require a netted bag.
Soak mop for 10 minutes in hot, soapy water.
Pour 1 capful of your regular laundry detergent into the washing machine. Wash mop head 3-5 minutes in hot, soapy or detergent water at low machine speed. CAUTION: Never machine wash mop head by itself – always wash in a full machine load. Over-washing or the use of bleach will cause severe damage to the yarn.
Rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water to remove alkali.
Remove head from washing bag and tumble in dryer not exceeding 180°F until dry. Excessive temperatures and drying times will cause rapid mop deterioration.

Hand Washing

Vacuum or use a counter dusting brush to remove as much visible soil as possible.
Prepare a solution of warm water and mix the proper amount of detergent in a bucket, a mop bucket with a wringer works well for this application.
Place the soiled mop into the solution and work in vigorously.
Once satisfied you have removed as much spoil as possible place the dust mop into the wringer and remove as much water as possible.
* If you’re washing more than one dust mop it’s recommended to use a bucket with a separate collection bucket (similar to the WaveBrake red insert bucket)
Once satisfied you have extracted the excess water, simply hang the dust mop up and allow to air dry.
On average, the dust mop should be dry in 2-4 hours, cotton dust mops retain the greatest amount of moisture where synthetics mop don’t.