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  1. 25th April 2009, 10:24 PM #1
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    I have a new polishing mop (I think that's what they are called) and it is leaving a lot of fluff and bits behind on my work, then I have to sit for hours picking it off. What is the best way of either cleaning up the mop or cleaning up the wood. I think I heard someone say to hold a hack saw blade on the mop as its turning to scrape off the bits but I'm not sure. Any suggestions. Thanks

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    That's what I've been told too. Apparently its a very fluffy experience. Please take a video for You Tube. (I guess you either get the fluff off all at once in one big fluff storm, or slowly one fluff at a time on your work. )
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    Yeah, ya gotta condition 'em first.

    I'm pretty sure the UBeaut mops come with instructions how to do it on the packet...

    Quote Originally Posted by UBeaut
    When these mops are new they will shed a lot of fluff the first few times they are used, to minimize and control this shedding it is a good idea to condition the mop before using it. This is done by running the mop at high speed then putting a piece of very course abrasive (16 grit is ideal) in contact with the edge of the mop that is used for buffing. This will drag off any of the loose fibres with a controlled action. This can also be done using a hacksaw blade and a bit of care.
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    I'm the proud owner of two mop sanders.... both of the home made variety.. one made by my husband Ken, one by our good friend Bob...
    Ken's is fairly rough and I never noticed any fluff at all, Bob's is much finer and I did notice fluff, but minimal. Maybe it's the material the ready made ones use?

    Anyway... I'd think the best way to handle is would be to just blow the fluff off with an aircompressor, or vacuum it off with a shop vac.

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    i wused a wire brish on mine. held it jsut against teh side.

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    Was just wondering...... it's the backing that causes the fuzz.... wouldln't holding a brush against it just raise more of the fabric?

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    Think I will try the sand paper first. The last time I used the mop I spent hours picking the fluff out I did try the compressor but that didn't help a bit. Thanks for the help, much appreciated.

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    oops....... think I had a case of sawdust on the brain when I first answered this thread.... read "polishing mop" .... but brain was actually picturing and thinking of the flap sander......I apologize....sorry.......
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    No problems Juvy we all have moments like those.

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    Thanks Marge.... still have to THINK before opening my mouth... read again.... think some more.....

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