How to Clean Up Liquid Soap/Detergent Spills

Cleaning up a soap spill can be a real headache. Our first thought is to mop it up, but adding water only makes the problem worse. Here are the steps and a helpful tips to tackle this mess and clean it up as quickly as possible.

Cleaning Up Soap Spills on Solid Flooring

You Will Need:

• Kitty litter
• Salt
• Soft cloths
• Paper towels
• Bucket
• Water
• Mop
• Dustpan

Steps to Clean Up the Spill:

1. When a spill happens on a hard floor, there are several ways to absorb it first.
2. Kitty litter makes a great absorbent. Cover the soap spill with the litter and allow it to sit and absorb the moisture.
3. Use paper towels to push the moistened litter into a dustpan and dispose of it.
4. Repeat if needed.
5. If no kitty litter is available, use salt to absorb the soap with the same method as above.
6. Use dry paper towels of soft cloths to wipe up as much of the soap as possible.
7. When a majority of the soap is removed, you are ready to tackle the remaining film. Soap is concentrated and suds up greatly when water is added.
8. Fill a bucket with plain water.
9. Use a mop to clean the remaining soap off of the floor. Rinse the mop frequently and change the water as needed to keep lifting the soap from the floor.
10. If excessive suds begin to form, vegetable oil can be used to reduce them. Both will be removed during the cleaning process.
11. Once the floor is clean, dry it with a soft cloth.
12. Allow it to air dry completely.
13. If there is residue or a sticky film remaining, the floor needs to be mopped again.

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