[header] How to clean your cleaning supplies [title] Wash the mop. [step] There are different kinds of mops, each of which will need different kinds of cleaning. Cleaning the mop head helps eliminate bacteria that can grow when the damp fabric or sponge sits after cleaning. 
[substeps] If you have a cotton mop with a removable mop head, you can throw it into the wash with towels on a warm wash. Avoid using fabric softener so it doesn't get on the mop head and make sure you use high heat and the delicate cycle when drying.