Before you start to mop, you must do some preparation. It is important to remove all furniture such as tables, chairs and throw rugs. You want to make sure that you can reach every spot on the floor.

Sweep before you begin cleaning floors, you will be pushing stuff around. Never skip this tip because dust and debris can leave scratches on the floor.

After you are prepared to mop your floor, you should mix your cleaner with warm water. Fill the bucket with water half-way so the mop can be completely submerged in the water when you dip it.

You can follow the two-pass rule. The first pass should be forceful to capture all of the grime and dust from your floor. Then the second pass can clean the surface and make it shiny.

Wring your mop out when you finish a section. Make sure you wring out your mop over the bucket. Then you should wipe the small section with the wrung out the mop. 

Cleaning solution should be changed when you notice that your water has become visibly dirty.

Another important tip is to soak your mop in the cleaner and then begin to wipe another section of the floor. 

When you finish mopping the floor, you should open a window or a door to let the floor air dry. Then you can begin to move your furniture back to where it belongs. It is important to also hang the mop when you are finished. Leaving the mop in the bucket will cause it to smell .