I usually mix a cap of the cleaning agent into the bucket with hot water the first time and then mop over with a new bucket of water the second time round.
Pain in the backside. I dread the mopping task, terribly time consuming and back breaking but my dog has a habit of licking things off the floor like a hoover. Better to be safe than sorry - so far, he is still alive.
if you go to the pharmacy, they have the small bottles of essential oil. looking at the one i have, it seems quite ok- and it's not too expensive considering the small amount you use each time. i use this mixture for everything, kitchen and bath it is excellent and use only vinegar with a small touch of oil for the windows, always safe and smells good.
anyway the one i use from the pharmacy is a brand called, aroma san. about 13chf for a small bottle, 15ml but it last about 4months and i use it ALOT!
Considering our cat spends 2/3 of the day asleep in her basket, we just wash the kitchen floor when it's dirty. It dries within a couple of minutes anyway.
On the other hand, turn on the vacuum and she's out of the room within seconds, handbrake turning around the corners as she goes
I think our cats are related...although, mine spends her days on my flufffy duvet....sips from my water cup when I'm not looking..and taps my shoulder with her paw early morning to announce that her majesty is ready for her breakfast.
Make a pillow case in fluffy material and leave hole for the tail. Insert cat and swish around till floor clean.
I use Ajax liquid, as I hate smell of bleach. Use alcohol vinegar (buy it in France 40C for a litre) for the sink and kettle and bathroom as it clears limescale easily.
I use the cat to clean the floor - no kidding - and she likes it. Boot the cat onto her side then gently push he around the floor with your foot. She likes it (well she purrs anyway), her coat picks up dust and - icing on the cake - I can carry the baby around while doing it as both hands are free.