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The idea here is to start at the lowest number (usually 1), perform the action specified following the number and then advance to the next number. If there is no next number, you've finished mopping and should treat yourself to something from the fridge (providing you have paid the necessary fee into the correctly labelled segment of the box). | The idea here is to start at the lowest number (usually 1), perform the action specified following the number and then advance to the next number. If there is no next number, you've finished mopping and should treat yourself to something from the fridge (providing you have paid the necessary fee into the correctly labelled segment of the box). | ||
This next bit is the numbered list I spoke about in the | This next bit is the numbered list I spoke about in the last paragraph. | ||
# '''Sweep the floor ''([[user:Bilko|Bilko]]'s top tip)'''''<br />It's very important that you first sweep the floor before mopping. The reason for this is simple; I'll give you some time to think about it for yourself. If you can't think of it, read ahead. If you do think of it, make sure you read ahead to ensure that you thought of the right thing.......................... Had a good little ponder there? Good! We sweep the floor to make sure that we don't end up adhering dust and other such dirty specks to the floor with the water that we're going to splash on later (apologies for the spoilers). | # '''Sweep the floor ''([[user:Bilko|Bilko]]'s top tip)'''''<br />It's very important that you first sweep the floor before mopping. The reason for this is simple; I'll give you some time to think about it for yourself. If you can't think of it, read ahead. If you do think of it, make sure you read ahead to ensure that you thought of the right thing.......................... Had a good little ponder there? Good! We sweep the floor to make sure that we don't end up adhering dust and other such dirty specks to the floor with the water that we're going to splash on later (apologies for the spoilers). | ||
# '''Find a bucket for the mop.'''<br />We would've got one but Bilko went out to buy the mop and the bucket was £12.50! Who's going to pay £12.50 for a bloody mop bucket. Some people suggest you use a box from the dirty room. To be honest, my personal opinion is just go with your gut - you probably won't do too bad. | # '''Find a bucket for the mop.'''<br />We would've got one but Bilko went out to buy the mop and the bucket was £12.50! Who's going to pay £12.50 for a bloody mop bucket. Some people suggest you use a box from the dirty room. To be honest, my personal opinion is just go with your gut - you probably won't do too bad. (Since the above paragraph was written, it has been discovered that a bucket has already been sourced for use at the space. This shows the vital importance of documenting and publicising acquisitions for infrastructure purposes.) | ||
# '''Fill that bucket with water'''<br />You're going to want to get some H<sub>2</sub>O up in here! Please make sure you don't confuse any other colourless liquids you find around the Hackspace with water (e.g. hydrochloric acid or deuterium). Stick some of this awesome liquid in the bucket, and why not chuck in a bit of soap. Ensure that your soap is friendly to the surface you're cleaning and make sure the final solution (nothing to do with genocide; different usage of the word 'solution') is fairly mild in strength. | # '''Fill that bucket with water'''<br />You're going to want to get some H<sub>2</sub>O up in here! Please make sure you don't confuse any other colourless liquids you find around the Hackspace with water (e.g. hydrochloric acid or deuterium). Stick some of this awesome liquid in the bucket, and why not chuck in a bit of soap. Ensure that your soap is friendly to the surface you're cleaning and make sure the final solution (nothing to do with genocide; different usage of the word 'solution') is fairly mild in strength. | ||
# '''Get Mrs Mopp nice and wet'''<br />Dip her luscious white locks in your soapy concoction and make sure she's soaked up as much as she can. | # '''Get Mrs Mopp nice and wet'''<br />Dip her luscious white locks in your soapy concoction and make sure she's soaked up as much as she can. | ||
# '''Slap the mop on the floor'''<br />You're going to get the floor wet now. I know you probably think that getting the floor wet is a bad thing, but in the name of cleanliness almost anything goes. Spread the water around so it soaks up all the unsweepable dirt. That's basically the crux of this whole mopping ordeal: we're going to make this water dirty and then remove the water, leaving the floor cleaner. Once you've spread the water around, feel free to rub it into the ground a bit to make sure it really soaks up the dirt. | # '''Slap the mop on the floor'''<br />You're going to get the floor wet now. I know you probably think that getting the floor wet is a bad thing, but in the name of cleanliness almost anything goes. Spread the water around so it soaks up all the unsweepable dirt. That's basically the crux of this whole mopping ordeal: we're going to make this water dirty and then remove the water, leaving the floor cleaner. Once you've spread the water around, feel free to rub it into the ground a bit to make sure it really soaks up the dirt. | ||
# '''Soak up the water'''<br />Dry the mop head. If we'd spent the £12.50 on the bucket, we'd have a cool drying section that you press the mop into. But £12.50 is £12.50 and let's just not go there. Maybe start a pledge or something and we can raise the dough. It's an unnecessary luxury though. You'll need to grab it with your hands and wring it dry for the moment (marigolds are optional... BUT RECOMMENDED ;-)). Once it's dry, fly the mop head around the wet patches until either the floor is completely dry or the mop is completely full. If the former, move onto the next step. If the latter, repeat this step. | # '''Soak up the water'''<br />Dry the mop head. If we'd spent the £12.50 on the bucket, we'd have a cool drying section that you press the mop into. But £12.50 is £12.50 and let's just not go there. Maybe start a pledge or something and we can raise the dough. (STOP PRESS... see note under (2) above)It's an unnecessary luxury though. You'll need to grab it with your hands and wring it dry for the moment (marigolds are optional... BUT RECOMMENDED ;-)). Once it's dry, fly the mop head around the wet patches until either the floor is completely dry or the mop is completely full. If the former, move onto the next step. If the latter, repeat this step. | ||
# '''Is the floor completely clean?'''<br />If so, move on to the next step. If not, choose a new area of dirty floor, empty out your dirty water and go back to step 2. Don't worry champ, you'll get there in the end. | # '''Is the floor completely clean?'''<br />If so, move on to the next step. If not, choose a new area of dirty floor, empty out your dirty water and go back to step 2. Don't worry champ, you'll get there in the end. | ||
# '''Debrief'''<br />Right. You've done it. That was the hard part and now you're pretty much a hero. Let's end it well and we can go and grab a beer. Firstly, bring the mop over to a tap and wash it clean. Dry it with the wringing method I mentioned before and once it's | # '''Debrief'''<br />Right. You've done it. That was the hard part and now you're pretty much a hero. Let's end it well and we can go and grab a beer. Firstly, bring the mop over to a tap and wash it clean. Dry it with the wringing method I mentioned before and once it's as dry as possible we can go and hang it up. Put it back where you found it. You know where - that hook outside. Yeah, don't just leave it on the floor. You've done so well with all the tidying, it would be a pity to be so careless right at the end. Swill out the bucket, empty down sink and replace bucket whence it came.(with the other cleaning stuff under the sink.) It is VITALLY IMPORTANT that neither mop nor bucket be left in a dirty state. | ||
==Informal set of mop-related rules and regulations== | ==Informal set of mop-related rules and regulations== | ||
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# Do not attempt to use the mop as a hat or wig. Avoid causing undue stress to the mop to ensure that it performs at maximum capacity for the duration of its use. | # Do not attempt to use the mop as a hat or wig. Avoid causing undue stress to the mop to ensure that it performs at maximum capacity for the duration of its use. | ||
# Please try not to sleep with the mop unless absolutely necessary. If you miss your last train home, sleep with the mop but do not expect others visiting the mop to be courteous if they should wish to snuggle up also. | # Please try not to sleep with the mop unless absolutely necessary. If you miss your last train home, sleep with the mop but do not expect others visiting the mop to be courteous if they should wish to snuggle up also. | ||
==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
