dust mop

noun

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Instructions How to Deep Clean Hardwood Floors Vacuum or Dust the Floors Begin by removing dust and dirt from your hardwood floors with a dust mop, microfiber cloth, broom, or vacuum. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025 Using a washable microfiber dust mop, disposable sweeper sheet, or broom daily takes just minutes, but traps grit, hair, and dust that builds up and makes weekly cleaning more difficult. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Even vacuuming or running a dust mop over the floor every few days as part of your morning routine helps the space feel fresh. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dust mop was in 1953

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“Dust mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mop. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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