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Make sure to use a damp dry mop for cleaning and to dry the floor right away.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Always thoroughly dry mop heads, towels, and pet bedding before using them again.—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 One of the best ways to prevent scratches is to dry mop laminate floors every few days.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026 Switching between vacuums, brooms, and dry mops only adds to the chaos of household deep cleans.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023 The booth floor was swept almost obsessively by a staffer riding one and holding a dry mop.—Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023