How to Use dust mop in a Sentence

dust mop

noun
  • Use a dust mop or vacuum to reach under your furniture at least once a month.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
  • At one point housewives were admonished not to shake their dust mops outdoors lest that contribute to smog.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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 June 2026
  • Start by vacuuming the floors using the hardwood floor setting to remove dirt, dust, and debris, or use a soft dust mop.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Use a dust mop with a washable pad dampened in a solution of ½ cup white vinegar and 1 gallon of water for cleaning, follow with a dry cloth, and let dry.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • 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

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