How does this product work for months, as it claims. Is it by preventing the current eggs from maturing? Residue it leaves? I'd like to mop after..
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It prevents the fleas from being able to lay eggs by using a chemical that's a hormone disruptor. I usually spray it on the rugs, vacuum a day later. I don't ever see any residue, but I can feel it wet on my feet for a short while afterwards. You have to spray again about a week later to kill and disrupt those fleas that have just hatched from the eggs. I don't think there's anything on the market that will actually kill eggs before they hatch. But after 2 or 3 sprays, you're done. Unless your pet keeps bringing in more fleas from outside. Then you have to treat the animal too, which is always a good idea. Hope this helps. It prevents the fleas from being able to lay eggs by using a chemical that's a hormone disruptor. I usually spray it on the rugs, vacuum a day later. I don't ever see any residue, but I can feel it wet on my feet for a short while afterwards. You have to spray again about a week later to kill and disrupt those fleas that have just hatched from the eggs. I don't think there's anything on the market that will actually kill eggs before they hatch. But after 2 or 3 sprays, you're done. Unless your pet keeps bringing in more fleas from outside. Then you have to treat the animal too, which is... » Read More It prevents the fleas from being able to lay eggs by using a chemical that's a hormone disruptor. I usually spray it on the rugs, vacuum a day later. I don't ever see any residue, but I can feel it wet on my feet for a short while afterwards. You have to spray again about a week later to kill and disrupt those fleas that have just hatched from the eggs. I don't think there's anything on the market that will actually kill eggs before they hatch. But after 2 or 3 sprays, you're done. Unless your pet keeps bringing in more fleas from outside. Then you have to treat the animal too, which is always a good idea. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It works great except if you already have fleas it takes a couple (or three) applications. Of course I get eaten so I also get impatient. It isn't immediate. Once yhey are all dead it does seem to work for 3 months. It does leave a residue on the carpet so I end up cleaning them at least twice a year. If you are in an appartment you may not have to clean them as often. This is the only product that has really worked for me.
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residue..........I use very light "squirts" in corners, behind furniture, under cabinet "toe kicks", inside undersink cabinets. Used sparingly in these areas that are mostly unaffected by mopping...
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We have heavy iron well water. Two adults using this daily. I judge by how my hair feels (it gets very dry & starts to show the stain) & how much the shower enclosure is staining. Yes even with regular cleaning the staining still happens. Mine is good for approx. 3 months. I really like the product. Seems pricey but it does work. Hope this helps.
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Hi my friend, tell me about it!!! Worst product! Had the same problem with my new car. I finally took it to a car wash, and used a wand. By getting it wet, it became soft and pliable, allowing me to grab pieces at a time and tear it off. A lot of it peeled off just from the high water pressure. Sad product! It still takes time, but it will come off. Good luck!
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YES same thing with me. I thought the steam mop would work good,but left my floors looking like there is a film all over. I've tried to use vintage water and tea water,and floor wax, it still has it,so I think the steam mop ruined my floor. My husband is very upset to.He spent many hours refinishing that floor.I'm still looking for a solution and if I find one I will repost.
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I looked at the container and I didn't see that it has Insect growth regulator. It must have something that dries up the eggs and larva though because after 2 weeks all the fleas were gone. I bought 2 containers and used it generously - let it sit for 48 hours then vacumed. I have a Hoover windtunnel vacume that has vacume bags and the powder did not break my vacume. I did throw the used bags out. You can give them a call at 1-800-OTC-FLEA and ask them any questions that you like. There company has been around for a long time and the powder does work. You also have to treat your pet - Advantage drops works the best with the insect growth regulator. I looked at the container and I didn't see that it has Insect growth regulator. It must have something that dries up the eggs and larva though because after 2 weeks all the fleas were gone. I bought 2 containers and used it generously - let it sit for 48 hours then vacumed. I have a Hoover windtunnel vacume that has vacume bags and the powder did not break my vacume. I did throw the used bags out. You can give them a call at 1-800-OTC-FLEA and ask them any questions that you like. There company has been around for a long time and the powder does work. You also have to treat your pet -... » Read More I looked at the container and I didn't see that it has Insect growth regulator. It must have something that dries up the eggs and larva though because after 2 weeks all the fleas were gone. I bought 2 containers and used it generously - let it sit for 48 hours then vacumed. I have a Hoover windtunnel vacume that has vacume bags and the powder did not break my vacume. I did throw the used bags out. You can give them a call at 1-800-OTC-FLEA and ask them any questions that you like. There company has been around for a long time and the powder does work. You also have to treat your pet - Advantage drops works the best with the insect growth regulator. « Show Less
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It is best if the mop head becomes very dirty. You can quickly peel it off then rinse it off in a bucket. The starfiber material attracts dirt like a magnet. The good thing is, is that it rinses clean very quickly. We have several of the pads so we can do the entire house without having to rinse. This thing is amazing.
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We've had our mop for about a year, and last week it suddenly stopped spraying. When we'd squeeze the trigger, it seemed jammed or struck.I almost bought a new mop, but in one last desperate move I got a thin sewing needle and poked it into the center of the spray nozzle. That fixed it!Give it a try if yours stops spraying.
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I had the same problem. I tried to remove it as they showed in the commercial but I ended up breaking it. :-( Too bad because this really is the best mop I have ever used. Very easy to use.
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I've been using mine for about 6 years now, and it's worked great until just this month. The last application doesn't seem to be working at all though... I've put it out like 5 times over the last two weeks and the ants are still there worse than ever. One of the optigard tubes has also turned brown, but one is still clear... neither has been effective. Boric acid isn't supposed to have a shelf life if kept at proper temperatures (which mine has), so I'm not sure what's up, but I'm pretty bummed. It's worked well enough that I'm going to order more right now though, so that's something.
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Mine sprays consistently, constantly. I love my Bona mop. In fact, I have two, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Maybe you got a clunker. Customer service is awesome from what I hear. The company would want to make it right with you.
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I use these everyday to clean off eggs, cheese and other stuck on food. It works great, but I keep mine a total of 3 months and then throw them out not because of shape, but because of bacteria. I put them in the dish washer and washing machine to keep them fresh, but after a while i throw them out to be safe, I just bought a whole bunch more. I love them I did notice that if I didn't put them in the dishwasher of washer that they would flatten out. Running them through the dishwasher or washer seemeed to help. Hope this helps.
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Mops are great. I just throw them in the wash after each use. I've been using them for a year, and not had to replace them yet.
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I just got one and used it on my slate. I love this thing. This sucks less than most mops.
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Yes, I think it happens when some of the inside of the egg seeps/bubbles out of the top of the egg. You're right, it is a hassle to clean. Sorry, I don't have any suggestions.
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We have soaked it in oxy-clean, and it comes out clean and ready for use. I believe you could use the gentle cycle without a problem. I just did not want to wash it in the washing machine too often, in case it weakened the product--not to say that it would. I just did not want to chance it. Love the mop and bucket, easy to use, and comes clean without much work.
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Mine works some of the time! I just use a spray bottle of bona and spray in front of the mop
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I put an egg in the pan with no butter, grease, etc. Turned it to 7. Scrambled an egg. I used a paper towel to wipe it out. Then rinsed it with water and dried it. The pan is perfectly clean. I am very happy with how it performed. Sorry for the delay in answering, I wanted to try it and give you a real review.