dry mop

Definition of dry mop

: a long-handled mop for dusting floors

Examples of dry mop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not much differently than any other type of wood floor: dry mop regularly, vacuum occasionally with a hardwood floor attachment, and do a deep clean monthly with a product made for hardwood floors. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Parquet Flooring: What Exactly Is it?," 15 Apr. 2019 Care Try to dry mop or vacuum your kitchen floor every other day to cut down on the build-up of dust and dirt. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "How to Keep a Clean Kitchen," 28 Sep. 2011 For hardwood and other bare floors, microfiber dry mops or Swiffer dry pads are ideal for corralling fur balls. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Secrets for Removing Pet Hair From Yourself, Your Furniture and More," 12 Apr. 2018

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“Dry mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mop. Accessed 22 Feb. 2020.

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