dust mop

noun

Examples of dust mop in a Sentence

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Protect against abrasive sand, dirt, and grit: Frequently mop interior floors using a clean non-treated dry dust mop. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 According to Taylor, the first step is to take care of all of the loose debris by vacuuming or using a dust mop. Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023 This can be used as a dust mop and a wet one. Chris Hachey, BGR, 1 July 2021 In a three part saga, viewers see the Stading family slowly and surely coaxing their new furry friend from the tree with a bit of encouragement from a versatile dust mop. Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2022 The TrafficMaster vinyl plank flooring is easy to clean and maintain with just a dust mop or vacuum. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2022 Frequently mop interior floors using a clean non-treated dry dust mop. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 The Turbo Microfiber Mop Floor Cleaning System comes with an 18-inch dust mop and four thick, reusable pads, meant for use on wood, tile, vinyl, and most other floor types. Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Before fixing any scratches, gently clean wood floors using a dust mop or vacuum. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dust mop was in 1953

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“Dust mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mop. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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