LA prompt: Is a puddle of water a problem?

There was a puddle of water at the entrance of my classroom yesterday. Rags were thrown onto the puddle. Is the problem solved? I do not think so. The rags would take a long time to soak up all the water. If we leave the puddle exposed, people may slip and the floor will get dirty. However, if we throw rags onto the puddle, the floor will still be slippery and the floor will still be dirty. I think the way to solve it is to use a mop to wipe the area.