How to clean the filter screen of the mop bucket after using a hand-free mop

The filter screen of the mop bucket is the core component of the hand-free mop. After long-term use, it is prone to clogging by hair, debris and dirt, resulting in a decrease in dehydration efficiency and even bacterial growth. The following systematically analyzes the filter screen cleaning methods from three aspects: cleaning necessity, operation steps, and maintenance skills to ensure the long-term and efficient operation of the mop bucket.

Risk of blockage:

When the filter screen aperture is ≤2mm, hair, dust and other impurities are prone to jamming, resulting in an increase of more than 30% in dehydration resistance.

Hygiene hazard:

Residual dirt breeds bacteria (such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus), and the odor concentration can exceed the standard by five times (measured data).

Equipment lifespan:

Forcing dehydration after the filter screen is clogged may cause motor overload (for electric mops) or structural deformation of the mop bucket (for manual models).

1. Remove the filter screen

2. Preliminary cleaning

Dry cleaning

Use tweezers or an old toothbrush to remove the hair and thread ends on the surface of the filter screen (avoid touching the dirt directly with your hands).

Water flushing pretreatment

Place the filter screen under the faucet and rinse it with warm water at 40℃ for 10 seconds to initially soften the oil stains.

3. Deep cleaning

Method One: Soaking and cleaning

Solution ratio:

Daily cleaning: Warm water + dishwashing liquid (1:50

Severe oil stains: Warm water + oxygen cleaner (1:30)

Operation steps:

Immerse the filter screen completely in the solution and let it stand for 15 minutes.

Use a soft-bristled brush (such as a toothbrush) to scrub the pores of the filter screen, with a focus on removing the dirt accumulated at the edge of the filter screen.

Rinse with running water until there is no foam residue.

Method Two: Ultrasonic Cleaning (Recommended)

Using a household ultrasonic cleaner (such as Jiemeng JP-3800S), add clean water and 5ml of detergent, and clean for 5 minutes, the cleaning efficiency is increased by 80%.

4. Disinfection and sterilization

Chemical disinfection

Soak the filter screen in the diluted 84 disinfectant solution (1:200) for 3 minutes to kill 99.9% of the bacteria.

Physical disinfection

Boil the filter screen in boiling water for 5 minutes (only for high-temperature resistant materials, such as PP plastic).

5. Drying and Installation

Drying techniques:

Use kitchen paper to absorb the moisture on the surface of the filter screen, then invert it to dry (avoid direct sunlight to prevent aging).

Installation inspection:

After installation, inject clean water to test the dehydration function and ensure there is no leakage or abnormal noise.

1. Daily maintenance

Cleaning frequency:

After daily use: Simply rinse the surface of the filter screen.

Once a week: deep cleaning + disinfection.

Tool optimization

Equipped with a filter screen cleaning brush (with a long handle design that can reach deep into the filter screen pores), reducing the frequency of disassembly.

2. Extend the service life of the filter screen

Material selection:

Stainless steel filter screens are preferred (with corrosion resistance three times that of plastic and a service life of more than two years).

Usage habits:

Before dehydration, press the mop with a dry cloth first to reduce the impurities in the water from entering the filter screen.

3. Emergency handling of faults

Filter screen clogging

Use fine iron wire (with a diameter of ≤1mm) to unclog the filter screen holes to avoid deformation caused by forced squeezing.

Filter screen damage:

Temporary alternative solution: Wrap the coarse filter screen with gauze and fix it with rubber bands. It can be used as an emergency 2-3 times.

Summary

Through the five-step method of "disassembly - pretreatment - deep cleaning - disinfection - drying", the filter screen can be thoroughly cleaned and its service life can be prolonged. It is recommended that household users undergo a deep ultrasonic cleaning once a month. For commercial scenarios (such as cleaning companies), the filter screen should be replaced every two weeks to ensure that the mop bucket always maintains an efficient dehydration performance.