Mop masterclass

Using the wrong mop can age your floors prematurely. For the perfect mop for every job, shop for an Oates solution at Bunnings

Flat or spin mops are ideal for timber and laminate floors as they use less water than yarn and sponge mops, which can leave floors saturated

FOR TIMBER & LAMINATE FLOORS

Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop & Bucket Set n Ideal for apartments and homes with limited storage. n Head folds 90 ° for corners. n Microfibre cleaning power. n Scrubbing roller removes dirt and hair.

Oates ‘Spin & Clean’ compact spin mop & bucket set, $39.98, I/N: 0362060

FOR TILED & CERAMIC FLOORS

Oates Massive Four Post Squeeze Mop n Wide sponge for larger floor coverage. n Extra thick for greater absorbency. n Ergonomic locking nuts allow for easier fitting and removal of sponge refill. n Extra long scourer for stubborn marks.

Oates Greentex Handled Yarn Mop n Yarn contains 70 per cent pure green PET plastic bottle fibres and 30 per cent post-consumer rayon/polyester. n Professional quality yarn. n Absorbs over five times its weight and releases up to 40 per cent upon wringing.

NEW SEASON, NEW REFILL

Winter inevitably means muddy foot and paw prints, so now is the ideal time to replace your mop’s refill, which Oates recommends changing every three months for optimal performance. Visit the cleaning aisle in Bunnings to shop the Oates range of mop refills.

1 O ates ‘Spin & Clean’ microfibre mop refill, $12.89, I/N: 0362237. 2 O ates ‘Triple Action’ 35cm floor mop refill, $9.98, I/N: 4480234. 3 O ates ‘Greentex’ 300g mop refill, $15 99, I/N: 4480460. 4 O ates ‘Massive’ squeeze mop sponge refill, $11.98, I/N: 4480183. 5 O ates ‘Ezy Spray’ scrub mop refill, $9.99, I/N: 0379448.

Oates ‘Massive Four Post’ squeeze mop, $24 59, I/N: 0251971

Oates ‘Greentex’ handled mop, $19.99, I/N: 4480156

Oates Triple Action Flat Mop n Microfibre mop pad for cleaning without chemicals. n Extendable handle and swivel head. n Sweep, mop and dry floors with one compact unit.

Oates ‘Triple Action’ flat mop, $31 99, I/N: 4484987

When cleaning tiled floors, a yarn or sponge mop does the trick

Laugh At The Mess With Oates

Offering a range of high-quality, durable and easy-to-use products, Oates takes the fuss out of cleaning, so you can get back to enjoying life quick-smart!

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