Posted in Homestead

I rarely invest in cleaning tools.  Aside from rags and a good scrub brush, I have found few tools that are worth the purchase.  I would include a good vacuum, however our home has central vac, so I haven't looked at vacuums for years, and would not be able to make an intelligent recommendation. 

Clean floors are a must.  To clean a linoleum, tile, or laminate floor properly, one needs to to do this with many rags on the knees.  I know there are tons of mops and electric vacuum/scrubbers on the market, but they do not clean your floor any better than a regular mop.  If you truly want a clean floor, it is necessary to do the nasty, and get down on the floor.  In this way you can get every crack and crevice cleaned as well as prevent dispersing dirt around the floor.

However, rest asssured I do not clean my floor each day on my knees.  On the inbetween days I use a mop; but not just any mop.  Investing in a mop, just as in any cleaning tool, you should look at durability, function, and overall usage.  With these in mind, I have owned one mop for years, that I would hate to live without.  This heaven sent mop is called the Sh-mop.

This mop can do a better job of cleaning a floor in nearly half the time.  Also, it is as close to hand cleaning on your knees as you can get.  The design is so smart that you can clean under the edge of a fridge, oven, furniture etc, all with this one tool.  In addition, you can wipe down the walls and ceiling of a room easily with this wonderful mop.  The cleaning surface has replaceable cloth heads. This means when a mop is soiled, you just take it off and replace with another and keep moving.  When you are finished cleaning, pop the cloths in the washing machine and there you go.  Dry or wet, this mop cleans it all; quickly and effectively.

A few notes about the Sh-mop.  This is a mop that will last for years!  The handle is the most durable I have used, and also the most comfortable.  It has easy maneuverablitiy.  The head, which you place the cloth covers on, is large enough to be controllable and never gets mold or mildew.  This is a HUGE plus for Floridians.  In addition I have owned the Sh-mop for 4 years and just felt a need to replace the cloth covers.  The covers have not worn out in any way, however, they are discolored.  After 4 years, I figured I could see my way clear to purchase some new ones.  If I didn't want to purchase new covers, I could safely say they would last another few years without losing effectiveness.  How many mops can tout that?! 

This is a great time of year to check out the Sh-mop As many are in the process or planning stages of a good spring cleaning.

These are my thoughts.