Keeping Things Clean with O-Cedar

This post has been compensated by Mode Media and its advertiser O-Cedar. All opinions are mine alone.  

One of the things I love about our new home is that all of the rooms on the main level except for one have either gorgeous laminate or tile floors. Not only are they beautiful to look at, they’re also much easier to clean when someone spills something, drops crumbs, or tracks mud through the house. Since our previous home had mostly carpet, I didn’t own a mop. Once we moved, I realized how much I need one now! I went to our local Home Depot and picked up the O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop & Bucket System.

I was intrigued by the wringing system and how easy it looked to use. The great news is that it’s just as user-friendly as it appears. The first step when you take it out of the box is simply to snap the top of the handle in place and attach the triangular head to the handle. The telescoping handle itself is adjustable up to 48″, so I was able to make it a comfortable length for my height, then collapse it for easy storage. Once the mop is assembled, the next step is to fill the bucket to the “max” line and place the mop in the water.

Then comes the fun part…using the built-in wringer! All you have to do is place the wet mop in the wringer and activate it by pressing the foot pedal. The more you press the pedal, the more excess water comes back out into the bucket, so you can choose the level of moisture you want. I like to have mine fairly wet for the tile floor, but more dry for the laminate floors in my dining room and family room. There’s a splash guard to prevent the extra water from spraying on your floors and walls during this process too.

Once you have the moisture level you want, it’s time to get cleaning! The triangular head of the mop fits really well in corners, and the microfiber strands take care of the mess. The mop head is washable as well as replaceable.

I found the O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop & Bucket System really easy to use and very convenient. It did a great job of getting my floors clean, which even hubby noticed. Now the only challenge is getting my family and my guests to help me keep them that way in between cleanings! I’ve found that one of the best things they can do is take off their shoes at the door to minimize the mud, dirt, and other outside things that can get tracked through the house. To encourage them, I created this little sign and placed it on a table in the entryway.

Here’s how I did it:

You need:
– a small chalkboard sign {a wooden frame with a black insert will work too}
– chalk paint
– alphabet stickers or adhesive vinyl and transfer paper
– electronic cutting machine {optional}
– wax
– soft lint-free cloth
– paintbrush

Step 1: Paint the wooden part of your sign using chalk paint in your choice of color. Let it dry and apply several coats as needed.

Step 2: When the paint is completely dry, apply a coat of home decor wax using a soft cloth. I like to use an old sock for this; it works really well, and it’s a great use for those socks that end up mate-less after going through the dryer.

Step 3: Cut out your phrase using an electronic cutting machine. If you want it to look just like mine, you can download the free Silhouette cut file here. If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can use alphabet stickers instead to spell out your message.

Step 4: Apply your message to the chalkboard.

That’s all there is to it! Simple, sweet, and to-the-point! I’m hoping it will encourage my friends and guests to leave their shoes at the door and help me keep my floor clean and sparkling in between uses of my O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop & Bucket System. What about you? How do you keep your floors looking great?

The O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop & Bucket System has a built in wringer activated by a high quality foot pedal allowing you to control the level of moisture. Cleaning your floors has never been this much fun. The built in splash guard prevents overspray onto surrounding floors and walls, and the triangular mop head reaches into corners with deep cleaning microfiber strands to attract dirt and grime. The head is washable, and refills are also available. The telescoping handle extends to 48 inches and can collapse for easy storage. Easy Wring Spin Mop & Bucket System is proudly assembled in the USA. Visit ocedar.com to learn more, or like them on Facebook.