My Experiment with the Go Clean Co Floor Cleaning Method
Hey y’all! In today’s post we are going to detour from organizing and talk about cleaning instead. Most of you will know that this isn’t a topic I talk about often. I hate cleaning. And I can’t even say “duh who doesn’t?” because I actually know people who love to clean which just fascinates me to no end! Believe me when I say cleaning and organizing are two very different tasks. Both are necessary and important but we all know organizing is way more fun, ha! However last year I discovered Go Clean Co on Instagram and I have to admit it has been entertaining to watch others clean. So after months of watching them work I decided it was time to try some of their methods in my own house specifically on my floors.
It involved a new mop and Tide laundry detergent. What could be more exciting than that right? 🙂
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But first let’s back up a bit in case some of you haven’t heard yet of Go Clean Co. They are a Canadian cleaning company from Alberta, Canada that went viral during the pandemic. Seriously they blew up in popularity. Partly because people were bored and looking to clean their homes and partly because Go Clean Co uses methods that many of us haven’t heard of before. Well at least I hadn’t. Since my floors were due for a clean, I decided to do an experiment. I would use my method first and then do it the Go Clean Co way afterwards to compare. It was just the motivation I needed to get one of my least favorite jobs done. And honestly, I didn’t think their way was going to be as great as all the hype made it out to be. I’d show them!
So here’s the process I took. First I vacuumed my tile floors in my kitchen and dining room.
Then I decided I was going to use my Vileda steam mop to mop my floors first which is my usual method (you know, when I actually decide to do it). I took my time and steamed the whole thing. My floors looked pretty good and I was feeling pretty confident that mopping the Go Clean Co way next wasn’t going to produce any more filth. I mean how dirty could these floors really be?
Go Clean Co recommends using the O-Cedar Spin Mop for floor cleaning. If you live in Canada this same product is branded under the Vileda name. It looks exactly the same except for the name. I purchased mine at Walmart here in Canada for $40.
You fill up the bucket with hot hot tap water to the max line and then add 1 teaspoon of powdered Tide laundry detergent. Yep laundry detergent. And it has to be Tide. I mean how do people come up with these things in the first place? There’s a whole science behind it apparently. But that part is over my head :).
Next you want to pump and spin the mop seven to eight times to wring it out so it’s barely wet. Then mop away.
I was still feeling pretty smug at this point. The bucket is black in color so it was hard to tell what color the water was. It didn’t look that bad to me. Ummm let’s just say I was a wee bit wrong on that. Okay a lot wrong. Because this is what the water looked like when I dumped it into the bath tub so we could really get a good look at it. The lighting is not great in this bathroom but you get the idea.
Yep, ew. That is AFTER I steam mopped. I so wasn’t expecting that, wow! Then of course my grout looked terrible to me and so I decided to clean that too. Again with Tide and hot water (they use it clean everything!). I think a small batch is 4 cups hot water to 1/2 teaspoon of Tide but check their site for the exact measurements. I also found a recommendation on the Go Clean Co Facebook fan club page (oh I’m all in now!) for a grout power scrubber. You have to buy the Power Scrubber and the Grout Scrubber Head attachment separately but it is so worth it. It made the job so much easier!!
So I think it’s safe to say that I did NOT in fact show Go Clean Co. However, clearly I’m the winner here because my floors have never been more clean! Stay tuned because now that I see how well this cleaning “experiment” worked for me I’m going to have to come up with a few organizing “experiments” for you all to try, ha! Whatever it takes to get the job done right? :).
Have you all tried the Go Clean Co method of cleaning at your house? What did you think?
PS: I first shared this experiment on my Instagram stories. Make sure to follow me over there.
I can honestly say I can’t stand cleaning. I can’t say that about organizing, but I’ve never been an organizer. I’ve started, LOL but on a small scale. Putting 1 foot in front of the other is all it takes to get started. I already have a spin mop, so I will try to use Tide next time I go to the store to buy it. I’ve been using vinegar and essential oils although I just recently saw that using vinegar to clean your floor just doesn’t cut it.
Nothing wrong with small scale! Yes I really was surprised at how well this worked.
Laura
Do you rinse the floor after washing with Tide??
No you don’t need to as long as you stick to the proper ratio. If you add too much Tide you’ll be needing to rinse for awhile.
I have been contemplating buying this mop so am super excited to see your review!!
I hope you like it!
Is there an alternative to Tide for those who live in New Zealand? – please.
Hmmm I’m not sure Jane. If you follow them on Instagram you could direct message them with your question and hopefully they can help.
Laura
If I remember, a few weeks Go Clean Co had an instagram story that Ariel products are also manufactured by P&G like Tide. You should be able to use Ariel and water just like Tide and water for cleaning floors this way no problem, However, I would do the research of what Ariel detergent compared to Tide, possibly DM GCC them to verify, before adding bleach to it!
Thanks Sarah!
I use Ariel oxi and half a cup of borax, and fill to the max line with very hot water works great!
Hey Laura! My latest obsession is watching cleaning motivation videos on YouTube. These ladies know how to clean and organize. The most interesting thing that i learned, is too let the product sit for a while before scrubbing . My house and shower have never been so clean :).I am truly enjoying cleaning now. Just seeing the before and after is very motivating.
I just purchases their cleaning book! I’m looking forward to using some of their methods! They also said you can use the scent free Tide powder in their Instagram post if people are worried about scents.
That’s good to know, thanks for sharing that Brooke!
Laura
Will definitely try this. Am I the only one that thinks that the “Grout Scrubber” just looks like an electric toothbrush….lol? My kids have both left one behind since moving out, so guess what I’ll be using on my grout tomorrow….. Thanks for all the great ideas, from a fellow Canuck.
Hi Lynette! Yes I think an electric toothbrush would work as well but from what I read on the FB page, they just aren’t quite as powerful.
Laura
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I love my Vileda mops and buckets (I have several of the square and round ones). Might have to give in and get the electric grout cleaner and sneak it past my husband….. I’ll just tell him it’s a toothbrush 🙂
Hi I live in Australia I have never seen tide washing powder in the shops, could I use another brand? Also do you have to rinse the floor after using washing powder on tiles? How often do you have to use the washing powder on tiles to mop the floor?
Hi there, I’m sorry I don’t have all the answers for you but if you follow Go Clean Co on their Instagram page, you could direct message them and they’d be able to help you. I didn’t have to rinse afterwards and will use this method now whenever I mop. I guess whenever I feel they are dirty again lol.
Laura
Would you believe that I have an obsession with cleaning/ mopping my son’s college dorm room floor. Especially since he hadn’t been in his room pre- Thanksgiving holiday. It was not only this room but a common area as well. Male students making a dirty tracking in the dirt mess on a the floor! Yes, I’m that Mom. So I look forward to seeing my son on campus and cleaning that floor with this mop!
Haha he’ll appreciate it one day 🙂
Laura
Really helpful article. I’m wondering how to effectively clean wood floors with ground in dirt. Vinegar and water yes, but Tide on a wood floor?
Hi Anna, if you follow Go Clean Co they give you all the details of their cleaning methods.
I use it on my engineered hardwood floors and it’s amazing. Don’t use more than teaspoon.
Haven’t had mine very long yet. I have only used vinegar. I am going to try your combo. The only problem I have is dipping the mop back into the same dirty water that I just spun out. So I went to the $store and got a cheap bucket to put the clean water in. I love it but going to probably like it more now. Thanks
We love our spin mop and only use hot water and get great results.
Does the Tide Free and Clear powder work with this method? That’s all that is a available locally.
I’m not entirely sure Beth but if you ask GoCleanCo on Instagram they may be able to help you.
Laura
Can I use liquid Tide?
No it has to be the powder.
Laura
I bought this several months ago and I must say that it’s a real pain to use. The spinner really doesn’t expel much water so it leaves water marks all over my floor. I have to try to press out as much water as I can with my hands and it takes a long time to dry. I wish I hadn’t spent the money on it and now I’m faced with trying to find another mop.
Hi Simone, something is not right with yours as I didn’t have that issue at all. The more I pump mine, the more water it takes out. Sorry you had problems with yours, it definitely shouldn’t be doing that for you.
Laura
I’m in survival mode after a year of homeschooling my child as well as raising a toddler with food allergies, and my floors were the thing I let slide. Well, I mopped my floors with this mop and Tide method yesterday and I really cannot believe how well it worked. Every other cleaner I’ve ever tried left a film on my dark hardwood floors, and vinegar/essential oils weren’t enough to lift the dirt and grime from my children. The Tide actually CLEANED the floors. I do wish it was a *little* more powerful to get the dried soymilk dribbles I keep finding every time the light changes though! Had to do a lot of scraping this first go-around lol.
Gosh as I momma to a food allergic child as well, I feel you! Somethings you just have to let slide but good for you getting it done eventually. Glad I could help in some small way 🙂
Laura
What product do you use for dusting furniture in the living room? That’s something I’ve never seen mentioned anywhere. I did buy the cleaning handbook and there’s no mention there either.
Hi there, I use Swiffer Dusters myself but sometimes I’d like something a little more heavy duty but I’ve yet to find a more natural source that isn’t full of chemicals.
Laura
I hate cleaning so much that I hired a cleaning service as soon as I could afford to, but otherwise I would definitely be trying this! I think the grout scrubber looks like an electric toothbrush, only in more industrial colours.
Hello. Do you think this method will work with manually scrubbing the floors? I’d like to scrub my mom‘s basement floors, because no matter how much I mop them there’s always that thick dirty feeling to them. The floors aren’t smooth & clean unlike the upstairs.
Yes I definitely think it will still work, just make sure to ring it out well by hand and get the water as hot as you can handle.
Laura
Did you use the hot water tide combo on ceramic tile?
I did! No problems at all 🙂
Laura
I used this method after a nurse friend of mine told me about it. I am a cleaning fanatic. If there is a gadget, scrub brush, wipe or cleaner I have it. My favorite guy on tick took details and cleans cars! Ha ha.
I too have a steam mop. It does a good job but I have used a multi purpose cleaner and a paper towel after steam mopping and still pull up dirt. I have multiple pads to change out but it doesn’t seem to help.
This tide method worked Very Well. I work in research and was skeptical to say the least. It worked on hard woods as well. You MUST keep the concentration low though. I did one sweep with the mop and let it set and then came back and scrubbed. LOVE this mop too!!