How to Replace the Sponge on Your Sponge Mop
Assemble these materials: a measuring tape, a cellulose sponge refill, a sharp knife, scissors, polyester sponge (from a home improvement store), and rubber cement., Measure the sponge refill and write down the dimensions of it., Go to the home...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble these materials: a measuring tape
The dimensions, for the sponge, on a Rubbermaid Sponge Mop is: length
- 9 5/8"
width
- 2 7/8"
height a
- 1 1/4" and height b 1 3/16".
There is a taper to the shape and the different heights reflect that.
The sponge can also be made a bit thicker (1/16"
- 3/16") for more durability. , This is a durable type of sponge that is used for heavy cleaning, so it would probably not be found in drug or grocery stores.
Make sure the sponge is of the right size (more than 9" long and 6" wide so the polyester sponge can be use twice).
The sponge mop refill length is 9 5/8" and sponge bought was 9" long, but the 9" sponge is usable because it fits perfectly on the mounting plate which is 8 3/8" wide. , If the sponge "melts" from the rubber cement, try using a milder rubber cement.
These heavy duty sponges are durable and should not melt from the rubber cement.
As a general rule, the free running cement will tend to melt sponge more than the thick type. ,, Sharpen your knife first and use a thin bladed knife.
Use a good scissors to do some snipping.
Carefully make one side of the sponge flat(this is the side that will have the rubber cement sticking to it).
The plastic plate, that you will glue the sponge on, may be warped because the cellulose sponges contract when dried, so you may have to shape the sponge to fit the plastic plate. ,,,, -
Step 2: a cellulose sponge refill
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Step 3: a sharp knife
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Step 4: scissors
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Step 5: polyester sponge (from a home improvement store)
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Step 6: and rubber cement.
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Step 7: Measure the sponge refill and write down the dimensions of it.
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Step 8: Go to the home improvement store
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Step 9: buy a big polyester sponge and cut it in half.
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Step 10: Make a test of the whether the sponge can withstand the rubber cement.
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Step 11: Remove the sponge from a used mop head refill.
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Step 12: Shape the polyester sponge to the shape of a new cellulose
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Step 13: sponge refill.
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Step 14: Apply rubber cement generously and especially at the edges and mount the sponge.
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Step 15: Bind the sponge
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Step 16: to the base
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Step 17: by closing the hinged squeezer and tying it
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Step 18: in the clamped position
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Step 19: to the mop handle
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Step 20: with some cordage.
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Step 21: Let the glue set for a day
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Step 22: remove the cordage that was holding the water squeezer down on the sponge.
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Step 23: You now have a sponge
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Step 24: that nary needs frequent changing.
Detailed Guide
The dimensions, for the sponge, on a Rubbermaid Sponge Mop is: length
- 9 5/8"
width
- 2 7/8"
height a
- 1 1/4" and height b 1 3/16".
There is a taper to the shape and the different heights reflect that.
The sponge can also be made a bit thicker (1/16"
- 3/16") for more durability. , This is a durable type of sponge that is used for heavy cleaning, so it would probably not be found in drug or grocery stores.
Make sure the sponge is of the right size (more than 9" long and 6" wide so the polyester sponge can be use twice).
The sponge mop refill length is 9 5/8" and sponge bought was 9" long, but the 9" sponge is usable because it fits perfectly on the mounting plate which is 8 3/8" wide. , If the sponge "melts" from the rubber cement, try using a milder rubber cement.
These heavy duty sponges are durable and should not melt from the rubber cement.
As a general rule, the free running cement will tend to melt sponge more than the thick type. ,, Sharpen your knife first and use a thin bladed knife.
Use a good scissors to do some snipping.
Carefully make one side of the sponge flat(this is the side that will have the rubber cement sticking to it).
The plastic plate, that you will glue the sponge on, may be warped because the cellulose sponges contract when dried, so you may have to shape the sponge to fit the plastic plate. ,,,,
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