O-Cedar Spin Mop Handle Won’t Extend or Lock (Easy Fix)

1. How to extend and tighten O-Cedar spin mop handle

While the concept seems simple, many O-Cedar spin mop owners have a hard time extending and tightening the telescopic handle. Here are the 3 simple steps on how to extend and tighten O-Cedar spin mop handle:

1. Grip the red section with one hand and grip the gray section with your other hand.
2. Twist the red section counterclockwise until loose.
3. Extend the gray section by pulling it away from the section.
4. Once fully extended, turn the red section clockwise to lock it into place.

The O-Cedar spin mop telescopic handle can be extended up to 4 feet, or just about 48 inches. It is recommended to leave the O-Cedar spin mop handle extended when storing.

2. How to fix O-Cedar spin mop handle that won’t lock

If the O-Cedar spin mop handle won’t lock, it does not mean it’s broken.

Nine times out of ten, the O-Cedar spin mop telescopic handle won’t lock because you forgot to turn the handle clockwise after extending. Extending the handle too far can also make it harder to lock securely.

Here are the 4 steps to fix an O-Cedar spin mop handle that won’t lock:

1. Turn the handle counterclockwise to adjust the length.
2. Turn the handle clockwise to lock it into place. This could take up to 2 minutes.
3. Screw the handle into the red plastic base.
4. Align the mop head with the base and push it down firmly. Make sure you hear it snap securely.

The key is not to extend the telescopic handle too far! If you assume that you have to extend it all the way, it may not lock properly. Extend it almost all the way through and it should lock into place.

If you have completed the above steps but you believe there is still a defect between the handle and the mop head, please don’t hesitate to contact the O-Cedar Consumer Affairs email address. Based on our experience, they will extend a 30% discount refund on your next order. 

3. Why does the O-Cedar spin mop not extend?

The handle on the O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop is extendable. The handle can collapse to help you save space when storing your mop, although, O-Cedar recommends leaving the mop handle extended when storing.

When the mop handle is collapsed and you stand it against a wall (when storing), the combination of water and cleaning solution from the mop head will slowly drip into the cracks of the extendable handle. Over time, the drip will start to dry up and act almost like a super glue, preventing the handle from extending.

To prevent the O-Cedar spin mop handle from not extending, you can do three things:

1. Store the O-Cedar spin mop with the handle extended.
2. Remove the mop head from the handle when storing.
3. Stand the mop upright (with the mop head on the floor).

By doing one of the three things above, or a combination of them, the water and cleaning solution will not drip into the cracks of the extendable handle. As a result, the handle will continue to extend properly.

How to fix O-Cedar spin mop handle that won’t extend

If you are having trouble extending your O-Cedar spin mop handle, here’s what you can do:

1. Grab a bottle of dry lubricant.
2. Squirt the lubricant into the cracks of the handle.
3. Once the handle becomes extendable, wipe it clean.
4. Apply another small layer of lubricant onto the handle.

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Remember, a little lubricant goes a long way. We recommend a dry lubricant because it starts off slightly wet so it goes into cracks and crevices very well. Then, the moisture dries up, leaving a type of lithium grease to reduce the friction. It works great with the O-Cedar spin mop handle. 

Conclusion

And there you have it, a simple guide for O-Cedar spin mop handle problems. Whether the handle is not extending or not locking properly, you now know what to do to fix the issue.

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