Mopping is an essential household chore in our daily life, which is directly related to our living environment and health. However, many times, after we mop the floor, we find that the ground is still dusty and stained, and even sometimes after mopping, the ground is even dirtier, which makes us very distressed, why is this?
There are many reasons why the floor is dirty, such as air pollution, pet hair, dirt brought in by shoes, and so on. And in order to keep warm, we often close the doors and windows very tightly, which will lead to poor indoor air circulation, and will also allow dust to circulate in the room, unable to be discharged, and eventually fall on the ground. In addition to these external factors, in fact, our methods and tools for mopping the floor also have a great impact. 
Many people are accustomed to mopping the floor with a damp rag or mop, but this does not effectively remove the dust, but makes it easier for the dust to stick to the ground. Because the wet rag or mop will bring moisture to the ground during the mopping process, and the moisture will combine with the dust to form soil and adhere to the ground. When the water evaporates, it leaves behind a layer of dry soil, which is what we see as dust. So, is there a way to make mopping simple and effective, and mopping the floor is not only clean but also not dusty?
The answer is: Yes!That is to mop the floor with white vinegar.
How?Let's take a look!
1. Why mop the floor with white vinegarOn the ground, there are a lot of alkaline substances, such as scale, oil scale, etc., these alkaline substances will make the ground yellow, become dark, and affect the beauty of the ground. The acetic acid in white vinegar is an acidic substance, which can neutralize and react with alkaline substances to generate water and salt, thereby removing these alkaline substances and restoring the original color of the ground, which is brighter and more beautiful. 
At the same time, the acetic acid in white vinegar can also remove odors on the ground, such as smoke smell, musty smell, pet smell, etc., making our home fresher and more comfortable. In addition, the acetic acid in white vinegar can also react with some substances on the ground to form a protective film, which can prevent dust from being deposited on the ground again, making the ground more dust-free and cleaner. So, how to use white vinegar to mop the floor?It's actually very simple, just follow the following steps. 
2. Steps
Step 1: Although white vinegar mopping can remove fine particles of dust on the ground, it can not do anything about some large particles of dust, such as stones, shredded paper, debris, etc. These large particles of dust, if not cleaned up first, will be dragged by the mop, scratching the ground, causing damage to the ground and affecting the aesthetics of the ground. Therefore, when we mop the floor with white vinegar, we should use a broom or vacuum cleaner to clean up the large particles of dust on the ground before mopping the floor to avoid scratching the ground and protect the ground. 
Step 2: Prepare a bucket of water and add an appropriate amount of white vinegar in a ratio of about water:white vinegar = 10:1. Depending on the size of your floor and the degree of dirt, the proportions can be adjusted appropriately. If you think the smell of white vinegar is unpleasant, you can add some flavor to the water that mops the floor. Be careful not to add too much white vinegar, otherwise it will affect the color and texture of the ground. Then soak the mop in white vinegar water and wring it out.
Step 3: Use the mop to mop the floor in a certain order and direction, taking care to be even and careful.
In general, you can start in one corner of the room, move along the wall to the other, and repeat the same action in another direction until you drag the entire room. When mopping the floor, cover each piece of ground evenly and carefully, and don't miss a single corner. 
If you encounter stubborn stains or dust, or in some places, such as cracks in doors, corners, and under furniture, there may be some stains or dust that are difficult to clean. At this time, we can wipe it vigorously, or soak a cloth with white vinegar water to wipe it, which can remove them more effectively and make the ground cleaner. 
Step 4: White vinegar water and mop In the process of mopping, it will constantly absorb the dirt and dust on the ground, if we do not replace it in time, then it will cause pollution of white vinegar water and mop, which will affect the effect of mopping. Make the floor dirtier and less hygienic. Therefore, when we mop the floor with white vinegar, we should regularly replace the white vinegar water and mop to keep it clean and prevent pollution. Generally speaking, every time you mop a room, you need to change the white vinegar water and mop, or every time you mop a certain area, you need to change the white vinegar water and mop, which can ensure the quality of mopping and make the ground cleaner. 
Step 5: After mopping the floor, mop the ground again with clean water to remove the residual white vinegar water. This will prevent the white vinegar from leaving marks or smells on the ground. Finally, wait for the ground to dry naturally, or dry it with a dry towel. In this way, the process of mopping the floor with white vinegar is completed, and you will find that the floor becomes clean and bright, free of dust and odor!
Although white vinegar mopping is a simple, cheap, environmentally friendly and effective way to mop the floor, be careful not to use white vinegar on the floor of special materials such as wood and marble, otherwise it will damage the surface of the floor. These floors need to be cleaned with special detergents and tools, and white vinegar cannot be used at will. If you have any mopping experience or experience, please share it with us in the comment area, or recommend other mopping methods and skills, let us learn together!Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge