Spray Mop Won’t Spray Fix

No longer have to throw these out, here’s an easy fix!

[straightshooter]

Thank you! You’re the only one with a video on a simple fix for this problem. One less thing to the landfill. So far so good.

[yvonnesookdeo]

Thanks for your suggestion. However, instead of drilling a hole, I pushed that tip back and forth for a number of times and have my spray bottle running again. Your video was extremely helpful because I would have never known exactly how to fix the problem.

[AnneS]

Can't wait to try! Have the exact same problem. I squeeze it once and it sprays but then it won't spray again. Thank you for posting this!

[emilyrestored]

Yes!!! I thought the problem was hard Florida water that I put in it. This method fixed the problem. Thank you!!! I love this mop because it’s “green” and I use my own cleaning solution

[kimberlycary]

THANK YOU!! Great idea!!

Yes, have gone through a few of these and tired of replacing them...

Great advice. Much appreciated!!

[theresaleon-espinoza]

My mop works fine but the little black nipple had come off and I wasn't sure where it went to so my mop was leaking. When you took the cap off I saw the little black nipple on the inside of the cap and put it back on so now my mop doesn't leak anymore. Thank you sir for your video even though it was for a different problem you helped me out. 😁👍🏻👏🏻

[noneedtoknowme]

Thank you!!! Couldn't find my drill so just hammered a nail through and it worked perfectly :)

[jill-accounts]

Thank you, saved me AU$40.00, plus kept my spray mop in the workforce and out of landfill. Win win

[puplover]

My mop is made by OCedar, but looks just like this. Drilling it didn't work because the nozzle spins at the same time. So, I heated up an ice pick and basically melted a hole through the center. Yes, it now works. Thanks for the tip. You saved me from buying a new mop.

[chuckandevea.]

The canister stop working today, I will follow your helpful advise. Thanks so much for taking the time to help us save money.

[naturallylambent]

It worked, it worked. Thank you so much. I used a 5/64 drill bit and so far it works great. If i have to change it i will. I am so thrilled it's working again. Thank you for posting about this.

[ChiKitty]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!
I used your idea but with a twist.
No drill? Place a nail setter over the center hole and give it a few taps with a hammer until it snaps back. The center stays in place but gets a lot looser, allowing the cleaning fluid to come out.

[melodyebuskin]

I called O Cedar a few years ago and they told me to soak the nozzle and to flush out the spray area of the mop with hot water after every spray. What a hassle! Worked for awhile but clogged again. They sent me a new mop...twice! They know of the design issue but many years later and they still haven’t fixed it. But the drill thing sounds a charm. Thanks will try.
Update: did not try the drill thing. They now have a new design and they sent me one free of charge. It doesn’t clog but the container is smaller and does allow the liquid to sometimes splash out the back if you push too aggressively while mopping. The new mop head / cover is now much wider to cover more floor and has the ability to flip over when one side gets too dirty. Pretty cool. It also comes with an extra mop head.
Great company that certainly listens to and takes care of their customers.
Update:
Do not like new model because it’s heavy and just not as easy to mop with. I called and asked if they had any icy he old models and she said no they were all destroyed. I did keep one of my old ones and just use it with my own spray bottle to spray the floors then mop. Much easier to handle. I recycled the two new ones they sent and sold the new mop heads on eBay. They just didn’t work for me.

[NEKORID]

In my case, i had to unscrew the bolts and clean the pushing mechanism. The pusher which receives the pressure from the stick wasn't coming back after using the trigger, so you get a loose trigger/short press feeling. I guess its normal being plastic. You'd need a rubber in there to stop friction and allow free movement, but there's no way to open that thing without breaking it. I rinsed it with normal Dawn dishwasher and it works great again. Probably better not to use hard water on it. Filtered water and light detergent ratio may do the trick long term.

[eleanorcampbell]

Worked like a charm - used 1/8” drill bit. Looking forward to clean floors again 😂

[ChristaLeeful]

thanks so much! I threw away the first one too. glad not to waste this one. perfect fix!

[HaleyPBear]

Worked great for my O Cedar mop! My floor and my wallet thank you.

[sandymurray]

Great hack, thanks. I used a 3/32" drillbit. Works perfectly!

[sujonso]

Thanks so much, I did your drill trick and it works perfectly now. I'm not even a handy person.

[alanmorris]

Thanks. Same issue with mine. Does the vinegar eventually swell the rubber in the valve? Not sure what happened but thanks for the fix. Nothing to loose.