dust mop

Ooh, child, I got a dust mop that really needs to go.

An optional dust mop and magnetic bar for the removal of nails and dangerous debris are also available.

"Besides cleaning with a dust mop every day, our surface has to be cleaned with a chemical solution twice a month," says Anthony Cordova, national sales advisor for Sport Court.

He looked like a dust mop. Sniff will put up with almost anything for a few crumbs.

To accomplish this, simply sweep, dust mop, or vacuum the floors with the beater bar turned off to remove debris from between the floorboards.

Melody by Esseplast is targeting an upscale niche with wood-cleaning products, including a dust mop and push broom, that feature solid wood handles and natural bristles.

Readers Susan Popovich and Robert Mills sent us an idea for a handy alternative: electrostatic Pledge dust mop refills ($2 for a package of 10 at a home center).

Bissell said consumer research indicated multiple pickups on hard surfaces was "their biggest cleaning challenge." Jim Krzeminski, senior vice president of product development, sales and marketing, noted that CatchALL "does the work of a broom, dustpan and dust mop in one pass so consumers can skip the precleaning step."

"NexGen eliminates the need for a dust mop, an auto-scrubber, and a burnishing machine," says the joint venture's president Victor Thomas.

Although it won't pick up grit, use a dust mop between vacuuming sessions.

NEW YORK-First the Swiffer came to battle traditional dust mop manufacturers, and now there is an onslaught: Consumer products companies are attacking the housewares industry with lower-priced, usually disposable goods in categories such as stick goods, food storage and cookware.

The Swivel-Matic Dust Mop by Rubbermaid features a swiveling head that rotates 360 degrees to better get into tight floor areas.

The Dust All works like a dust mop, but is equipped with a disposable, electrostatically charged cleaning cloth.