Floor Care With The Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop
Floor Care With The Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop
Floors come under lots of abuse every single day. People walking up and about, dust particles settling onto the surface and accumulating to levels where they become abrasive when grinded against the floor underfoot, liquid spills that are particularly problematic for wood installations, all through to the scratches from the gritty particles, pet’s claws, and even furniture dragged over the floor. This is why protective finishes are applied, to reduce the rate at which the floor gets damaged. Regarding dirt in particular, it is important to have a routine mopping schedule in place. For this, you want to use tools that will make you more effective and enhance the quality of your results. We’ll look at a popular model from a renowned brand – the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop.
Benefits Of Using The Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop
- Liquid control
When dealing with wood floors, this is a core area of concern. You want to get the floor clean, but not saturate it with liquids, as they will be detrimental to the structural integrity of the wood. The design of the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop enables you to have greater control of the amount of solution that is used.
Here, pulling the trigger of the mop causes it to dispense just the right amount of cleaning product required for the spot you’re working on. That way, you won’t be in a situation where you’re drenching the floor in liquid – which is usually a problem with the conventional yarn mops. Since there will be less amount of solution winding up on the floor, it also gets to dry faster, allowing normalcy to resume in the room sooner.
If you’re to use water when cleaning your wood floors, use it sparingly. This is due to its hygroscopic nature which sees the wood tissue absorb the excess water from its surrounding, which can lead to a whole range of problems.
In this light, liquids spills should also be cleaned up as quickly as possible. The absorbent nature of the Microfibre Cleaning Pads used with the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop will come in handy here, to enable you to clear up the spills before they are absorbed deep into the wood tissue.
- Wide area coverage
Unlike the conventional yarn mops where you need to keep swooshing over the surface to cover a decent area, the extra-large mop head of this unit allows you to do more with each swipe. With a 16.5-inch length and 4.5-inch width, the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop provides lots of usable cleaning surface area, cutting down the amount of time taken for the process. In fact, the unit cleans 40% faster compared to its closest competitor. It’s not a surprise that the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop is a top choice for professional cleaning companies who have lots of floor surface to cover as they work for their residential and commercial clients.
- Easy to use
Just spray and mop – it’s that simple. This beats having to dash to and from buckets and wringing mops as would be the case with the traditional approach. What’s more, the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop comes with a comfortable secondary grip, that is particularly beneficial when you’re dealing with stubborn spots on the floor.
The mop structure has three parts, into which it is detached:
- The Upper Spray Mop Hand
- Lower Pole that has the cartridge enclosure (this is where the Bona Floor Cleaner Cartridge will be fixed)
- The Mop Base – where the Bona Microfibre Cleaning Pad is attached.
The Assembly Process
To assemble the new mop, first take the lower mop pole and the mop base. The cartridge release button on the lower mop pole and the Bona logo that’s on the mop base should be facing the same direction, and the swivel knuckle on the mop pole faces down.
Align the recessed slots in the knuckle that’s on the mop pole with the tabs that are in the mop base. Push it in to connect. The two parts will be attached without any excess force being required. The focus here is ensuring that the recesses and tabs have been properly aligned before connecting them.
Next, fix the upper spray mop handle to the lower pole. Here, simply align the poles and push them together until you hear a click.
Attaching the cleaning pad
Since the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop works with different pads, here pick the one that suits your situation, such as the Nona Microfibre Cleaning Pad.
Place the pad on the floor, and ensure that the printed side is facing up. Take the spray mop and place the base over the pad’s centre, pressing down firmly.
Loading the cleaning cartridge
Take the Bona Floor Cleaner Cartridge and remove its cap. Direct it into the cartridge enclosure. Push it in until you hear a click.
The Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop is now assembled and ready to use. When the cartridge becomes empty, disengage it from the mop by pressing the silver cartridge release button, refill it, and put it back in place.
- Rotating head
When you get to those difficult areas where manoeuvring can be a pickle, the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop makes things easier for you with its rotating head. This spreads your reach, adding to the ease of use of this model.
- Storage? Just hang it up
When you’re done with the mop, the retractable hooks make storing it convenient. This reduces the amount of storage space that is required for housing the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop. Given the slim construction, when you hang it up on the wall or in the janitorial closet, it will be out of your way, allowing you to access the rest of the cleaning supplies.
Another feature of the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop comes into focus here: the soft and flexible corners. Why are they vital? Well, you don’t want to go damaging the baseboards and furniture as you carry out the mopping, right? This design of the corners of the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop enables you to protect these areas and items from damage as you proceed with the mopping process.
- Environmentally friendly process
With the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop, you also get to clean the establishment in an eco-friendly manner. This is achieved in two main ways:
– For starters, microfibre is an eco-friendly cleaning material. Right off the bat, it reduces the amount of water and cleaning solutions required for the task. The mechanical action alone of lifting the dirt particles from the surface being worked on and trapping them within the fibres with a strong electrostatic pull ends up resulting in less chemicals being required for the process.
What’s more, given that microfibre is made with synthetic fibres, it outlasts materials like cotton by far while still retaining its effectiveness. Reusable and sustainable, the microfibre pads that one attaches to the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop enable you to reduce your carbon footprint as you work with the tools.
– The Hardwood Floor Cleaner used with the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop has GREENGUARD Gold Certification. In a nutshell, its certification is proof that the product has such low emissions that it is safe to use in environments where health conditions are paramount – like in health facilities and schools. This by extension also means that the product is safe for use around your family and pets at home, since the air quality of the space will be protected. From homeowners looking for safe cleaning products to use, to professional contractors who need to prove that they are using tools that will not put their client’s establishments at risk, using the Hardwood Floor Cleaner with the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop under review here will go a long way.
- Versatile
While the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop initially comes with the microfibre cleaning pad, you can extend your range with other pads from the same brand. This gives you flexibility as you attend to other cleaning tasks in the facility.
For instance, you can use it with the PowerPlus® Microfibre Deep Clean Pad. This particular pad has been developed for use when you’re tackling heavy dirt build-ups. The PowerLoop® technology lifts that stubborn grime from the floor surface, and you can use it on hardwood and hard surface floors. The gunk is trapped in the microfibre till it is laundered out. You can see this in its dual-zone cleaning, when the outer dark blue fibres of the unit are responsible for breaking up the grime, while the dirt particles are trapped and absorbed by the inner light blue fibres. The antimicrobial treatment in this pad will prevent bacteria that are responsible for odours from growing within it. While this pad is reusable and machine washable, it will last for 50 washes.
For those tough dirt situations, you can go all out and work with the PowerPlus® cleaning system, which includes the solution used for the task. Here, fill the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop with the PowerPlus® Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner, and proceed to mop as usual. The bottle of the refill has been designed with splashless technology, which coupled with the handle and side grip of the unit, you will be able to easily top up the liquid. When it comes to functionality, the PowerPlus® Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner delivers its action through the oxygenated formula, loosening up those heavy build ups of dirt. Leveraging on the power of hydrogen peroxide to provide a deep clean, the chemical action on those stuck-on messes reduces the amount of effort that you put into the task. What’s more, with this formulation there won’t be residue left behind on the floor surface. It also comes ready to use, meaning you won’t have to worry about mixing it with water before adding into the cartridge of the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop. You also won’t need to rinse the surface after the cleaning, and the floor will dry quickly. This is also a Safer Choice certified product, indicating that it uses ingredients that are safe for both family and pets, as well as the environment as a whole.
- Budget friendly
You get to make savings in different ways with the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop. For starters, the mop comes with an affordable price tag and durable construction, meaning that it doesn’t take out a huge chunk from your budget of cleaning equipment, and it gets to serve you for long.
Secondly, with the refillable cartridge of the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop, you won’t have to worry about getting a new cartridge whenever the cleaning solution runs out. Simple go for the economy size refills that are available with the desired cleaning formulation, and you can continue with the cleaning ask unabated.
Thirdly, the microfibre pad that comes with the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop can be washed even up to 500 times before you have it replaced. By lasting through hundreds of washing cycles, you get more usage out of every pad, further reducing the costs that go into the cleaning equipment in the long run.
Cleaning Power Of Microfibre
What’s all the fuss about microfibre? Well, this technology took the cleaning world by storm. In fact, many consider it to be one of the most significant innovations within the cleaning industry over the last century. What is it? The microfibres are polyester and polyamide fibres that are extremely thin – usually around 1/16th the thickness of a strand of human hair. These microfibres are woven densely together, creating a net-like surface where moisture and dirt are trapped.
The cleaning action of microfibre is based on the mechanical forces of attraction that are generated as the material passes over the surface being worked on. The electrostatic charge lifts the dirt particles. While the attraction between a single microfibre and the particles it’s passing over is not much to write home about, here you’re dealing with millions of microfibres in each cloth or pad. This generates attraction forces that are magnitudes greater, allowing the grime to be removed from the surface. This is so effective that microfibre can be used for dry cleaning tasks.
The functionality of microfibre brings several benefits on board. For starters, it enhances the cleaning power of the tool being used. It removes even those particles that are too small to be seen, reaching into the crevices and surface pores of the area which is being worked on – making it a superior alternative to materials like cotton. What’s more, it reduces the amount of water and chemicals used for the task. For instance, microfibre mops require even 20 times less liquids compared to the standard cotton mops, reducing the amount of resources that goes into the cleaning process. It also amps up the productivity of the person carrying out the cleaning. For instance, with models like the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop, issues like dipping and wringing as is the case with conventional mops is avoided. Given that microfibre models weigh less than the conventional cleaning tools like the wet cotton loop mops, they are also easier to use and more ergonomic.
When it comes to health standards, microfibre aids in improving the effectiveness of the cleaning process. Here, you are working with a material that can even lift germs from the surfaces being worked on. What’s more, when you use microfibre cleaning pads of different colours, you can implement a colour coding scheme in the facility, preventing cross contamination.
Let’s look at one of the microfibre mopping tools that is used with the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop:
- Mopping With The Bona Microfibre Cleaning Pad
The mophead is a make-or-break factor when using any mop. After all, it does the bulk of the work, spreading the cleaning solution and picking up the grime – so you want to be sure that you’re working with the right unit. For the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop under review, one of the top choices of mopheads is the Bona Microfibre Cleaning Pad.
This cleaning pad has been developed for use on all hardwood and hard surface floors, enabling you to remove the grime without putting the underlying structure at risk. It features the dual zone cleaning action, with dark blue outer fibres of the unit breaking up the dime and the light blue under fibres trapping the dirt – which ensures that no residue will be left behind on the surface.
The ready-to-use formulation leaves behind streak-free results, and also dries fast, adding to the overall efficiency of the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop. Regarding its durability, you get extended use from the Bona Microfibre Cleaning Pad since it can be washed up to 500 times before requiring you to get a replacement.
The Velcro ensures that the cleaning pad has been firmly attached to the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop. Note that the pads are bigger than the mop head itself – and this is by design. It’s beneficial in situations such as when you’re cleaning around corners. When you get to the corners, you will be much more comfortable pushing the mop into them without worrying about the mop head scraping the floor. That extra material of the cleaning pad will fill the space in the corner, enabling you to clean it properly without having to keep making additional passes.
Additional application: You can use the Microfibre Cleaning Pad for applying the Bona polish. This is for those floor maintenance situations, enhancing the beauty of the installation and increasing its protection. However, the pads that are used for mopping should not be used for polishing. Have separate Bona Microfibre Cleaning Pads for the two different tasks.
- Getting Rid of Dust With Bona Microfibre Dusting Pad
You can also use the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop with the Microfibre Dusting Pad from the same brand. This particular pad can be safely used on all hardwood floors and hard surface installations. Its design – where there are long and short fibres, enables the dust pad to pick up those particles that are strewn all over the floor, from the pet fur and dander, the loose soiling, through to the microparticles that are too small for the eyes to see. As it has been designed to fit the Bona family of mops, you can attach it onto the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop under review here, and carry on with the task.
Dusting with this approach is a breeze. This is because the electrostatic action with the Bona® Microfibre Dusting Pad passing over the surface locks in the grime within the pad, preventing it from being redistributed over the floor. You also don’t have to worry about scratches being formed on the surfaces being worked on. The reusable pad can last through 500 washing cycles, giving you extended usage out of every unit. Managing the dust levels in the establishment will become easier since you won’t have to keep rushing to the cleaning solution every time you want to remove the dust. Simply fix the Dusting Pad to the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop and give the floor a quick do-over without disrupting the human traffic in the establishment.
What do you get with this Microfibre Dusting Pad? For starters, the electrostatic action by which the dust particles are picked up is highly effective, with the design of the pard enabling to actually trap up to 50% more dust particles compared to the previous pad from the brand. The pad locks the dust and dirt particles within the fibres, so you won’t find yourself pushing around the gunk as you carry out the cleaning. As such, you will be in a position to protect your wood floor from getting scratches due to the dirt particles that build up on the surface over time. Once you’re done with the task, detach the microfibre pad from the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop and launder it, in order to remove the trapped particles. This is a reusable microfibre pad, which can be laundered up to 500 times before being replaced.
Taking Care Of The Microfibre Pads Used With Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop
You want your cleaning tools to last for long, and this will require proper maintenance. Fortunately, with Bona’s durable products, this will be less of a hassle. Let’s look at the key things that you should factor in when washing the cleaning and dusting pads:
For starters, remember that one of the components of microfibre is nylon. This will break down when exposed to high heat levels. As such, the microfibre should not be laundered in high temperature settings. The general rule is that the washing temperature should not exceed 200°F (93°C). For the drying, the maximum temperature should be 140°F (60°C).
Most of the cleaning detergents are suitable for washing microfibre, but avoid bleach and fabric softener in particular. Steer clear of acids as well. Check the warning label of the cleaning agent. If it shows that the chemical poses a risk to plastics, then it is likely to harm the microfibre.
When laundering the microfibre pads, do not mix them with materials that are prone to linting. This is because the lint will be collected by the microfibre, which will in turn make the pads ineffective for the cleaning process.
A Brand That Delivers
Bona has been in the floorcare industry for over a century. The brand traces its roots to Malmö in 1919, when the family-owned company was established, and has grown to be a global leader in floor care. In fact, Bona has been behind some of the main innovations in the industry, such as proving water-based finishes to be a reliable alternative to the toxic and hazardous chemicals that were typical in hardwood floor finish back in the 1970s. In fact, Bona’s waterborne finish is one of its top-selling products, renowned for its safety and performance. Bonas was also one of the pioneering companies to insist on the application of dust containment systems during the hardwood floor sanding process as a necessary measure to remove the dust generated during the task. In addition, Bona was the first brand to offer a full line of waterborne hardwood floor finishing and floor maintenance products that were certified for indoor air quality. That’s the kind of company you’re dealing with when you go for the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop.
How popular are Bona products? Well, for the spray mops alone, there were already 4 million units sold worldwide by 2016. The company has over 500 employees and has established its presence in 90 countries around the world. With its headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, the brand’s products have markets across Austria, China, France, Netherlands, the UK and the US, all through to Germany, Singapore, and the UAE. In 2018, the company actually made 3.1 billion SEK in sales. That’s a lot of demand for their products, so you can rest assured that, by purchasing the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop, you’re dealing with a brand that delivers on its mandate.
Get More With Bona Wood Floor Cleaner
The Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop comes with the waterbased residue-free cleaner in its refillable cartridge. This formulation is integral to the effectiveness of the mopping process, and part of the reason behind the popularity of this approach to floor care. It has been developed to expedite the cleaning and yield quality results. Here are some of the aspects that make it stand out:
- Safe cleaning action
Given how sensitive the choice of chemicals used in wood floor cleaning is, you want to ensure that you’re working with a product that will break down the dirt and grime without corroding the wood tissue in the process. With the Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner, you can rest assured that your installation is safe. It has been purposely developed for use on wood floors, and comes with a pH neutral formulation. This delivers the required cleaning action without posing a risk to the wood tissue, or the finish coats that had been applied.
- Powerful cleaning action
While it is gentle on the wood, the formulation is tough on dirt. It easily breaks down the gunk that is on the wood surface, allowing you to mop with ease. This, combined with the cleaning action on the microfibre pad attached to the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop, makes floorcare a breeze, allowing you to work on more surface in a shorter time, restoring that natural shine to the floor and enabling the finish to exude all its beauty.
- Residue-free cleaning
No residue left behind after you’re done mopping. This is particularly important since you don’t want sticky material on the floor surface that would end up becoming a dirt magnet and force you to redo the cleaning task much sooner than you had anticipated. With the Bona Hardwood floor cleaner, that will not be a concern.
- Comes ready-to-use
With this cleaner, you will be ready for the mopping task in moments. It has been formulated to be ready to use, so you won’t have to keep preparing diluted solutions whenever you want to clean the floor. Simply top up sufficient liquid in the Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop and proceed with your task. Coupled with the quick setup time of the mop itself, where you simply attach the microfibre cleaning pad, you get to be in a position to carry out get started with those cleaning sessions in minimal time.
- No rinsing needed
Mop and go. It’s that straightforward. This is particularly beneficial in speeding up the rate at which you get the mopping task done. It’s no surprise that the cleaning formulation is a particular favourite for professional cleaning teams who have lots of area to cover in their day-to-day contracts for the residential and commercial establishments that they’re working on.
Moreover, the Bona Hardwood floor cleaner will dry fast. This makes it suitable even when working in high traffic areas, and when there are kids and pets in the household – since keeping the floor wet for long periods increases the chances of the little ones trudging mud all over the space.