Can I use plain water in Spray Mop?Updated a day ago
TL;DR: Yes, plain water works in Spray Mop. Keep it room temperature and skip hot or boiling water. Don't add essential oils (especially citrus) as they degrade the plastic. Empty and rinse the bottle between uses to prevent odour or build-up. For a proper clean, fill with undiluted Universal Cleaner instead.
Can I use plain water in Spray Mop?
✓ Use room temperature
Plain tap water at room temperature works fine for quick refreshes between proper cleans. If the water feels hot to the touch, let it cool before filling.
⚠ Skip these
No hot or boiling water as it can damage the bottle and trigger mechanism. No essential oils, especially citrus, as they degrade the plastic over time.
How do I keep the bottle fresh between uses?
✓ Empty after use
If you're not mopping again soon, empty the bottle to prevent stale water sitting in the mechanism.
✓ Rinse and dry
Give the bottle a quick rinse with cool tap water and let it air-dry between uses.
✓ Odour fix
Wash the bottle with warm (not hot) soapy water, rinse well, and dry fully before refilling.
When should I use Universal Cleaner instead of water?
✓ For the best clean
Plain water works for a quick refresh or light dust pick-up. For lifting grease, traffic dirt, soap residue, and ground-in grime, fill Spray Mop with undiluted Universal Cleaner for full cleaning power and a streak-free finish.
The recommended solution to fill the Spray Mop bottle with for a proper clean. Use undiluted for full cleaning power.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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