Why Your Bona Mop Not Spraying? Causes and Solutions

Bona spray mops are quite popular among homeowners, but sometimes your Bona mop doesn’t spray. It can happen due to various reasons. Let’s read about the common causes and fixes for a Bona mop not spraying.

4 Common Reasons & Solutions for Bona Mop Not Spraying

Bona spray mop lets you control water quantity for surfaces that are not water-resistant, like laminate. What to do if Bona stops spraying altogether? Does it warrant professional inspection or mop replacement? Don’t worry; you can fix it yourself.

1. Bona Mop is Not Fully Assembled 

Check that your Bona mop is correctly assembled. Bona mop not spraying problem usually happens if A & B poles are not properly locked. These poles will not separate when the mop is fully assembled. Here’s how you can assemble your Bona mop in the right way.

• Take the refillable cleaner cartridge out of the mop.
• Check if poles A & B are properly locked or not. If not, assemble A & B poles first and then push them down firmly, so both poles get properly locked. Check the trigger, there should be tension.

2. Leaking Cartridge

A leaking cartridge will allow the cleaning solution to escape while cleaning or when the mop is stored. It can be a design problem, improper storage, or a leak in the cartridge. Check user manual for the right storage method and inspect the cartridge for any damages. You may be able to repair it but it is better to replace a leaking cartridge.

3. Wear and Tear

Your Bona Mop may have lived its life. There is no guarantee that your Bona mop will last for a certain time. The wear and tear depends on how frequently you use your mop, cleaning style, storage, and upkeep.

The plastic parts on your mop can break after sometime. The trigger, poles, cleaning head undergo wear and tear with every use. There is not much you can do about it as repairing plastic is not a good idea. You will have to buy a new mop.

4. Faulty Spray Trigger

Some users report that the spray trigger gets jammed in older mops. You can’t clean anymore with a jammed trigger. The easiest way to fix this is remove the trigger cap and spray some WD-40 on it. Let WD-40 sit for some time so it works its way around. Place the trigger cap and see it it works.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to remove a bona mop cartridge?

Press the grey cartridge eject button and lift the cartridge straight up. Unscrew the white cap and pour your cleaner into the cartridge bottle. Screw the cap back on and place it back on your mop.

2. How to unlock the bona spray bottle?

Grab the bona spray bottle firmly and twist its top a quarter turn to remove. If it’s not removed this way, you might need to invest some force in turning the top of a bona spray bottle.

3. Why does a spray bottle stop working?

If your spray bottle is not working, there might be a blockage in the nozzle. Besides this, any damage in the piston seal or inner tube also hinders the spray from a spray bottle.