Choosing the best mop for your home – 7 types of mops and cleaning features

Everyone has probably come across washing the floor, and everyone knows that this is not an easy task. Especially if four-legged friends live with you, after whom you have to clean up almost every day. Nowadays, technology is developing at a fast pace, and new types of mops are emerging with which you can clean floors without any effort.

Mops vary in quality, price and material – but which one should you choose?

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Before choosing a mop for your home, you need to pay attention to:

• Material. In the markets you can find a mop made of different materials: plastic, aluminum, wood. Plastic and aluminum mops are more popular than wood mops because they are more comfortable. The washing head of the mop can be rag, spongy, rope, with microfiber, there are also flat mops (flounder), steam, etc.
• Functionality. Mops differ in functionality – one can be squeezed out with a lever, and on the other, you still need to remove the rag and squeeze out manually. The first option is suitable for older people, since when working with this tool you do not have to bend too much. Which is more convenient – you know better.
• Design. Mops with different designs and colors appear in the world. In stores, you can find triangular, round and rectangular scrapers.
• Quality. At the moment, the assortment has a large number of mops, which differ in quality. A cheaper mop may not last long. But still, you should not tackle expensive options right away, it is better to think about which mop is more suitable for you.
• The size. When choosing a mop, pay attention to its size and thickness. For example, with a flat mop, you do not have to move furniture often, as it will crawl under beds, sofas and clean out all the dirt. With a thick mop, the situation is different, since it will be somewhat more difficult to crawl under the bed.

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7 basic types of mops – which one do you choose?

1. A rag mop

A mop with a rag attachment is made of wood. It is the simplest one and consists of two parts: a handle and a head on which a rag is thrown. This design resembles the letter “T”.

This type of mop is no longer in fashion nowadays, but nevertheless such tools are available in different organizations and are an environmentally friendly product.

The rag mop is not suitable for all floor coverings – and is mainly used for cleaning tile and linoleum, rarely wood flooring.

You can find a wooden mop at any hardware store or supermarket.

When choosing, pay attention to its handle – it should “sit” tightly and not stagger in different directions.

It is inexpensive – from 50 rubles and more.

Pros of a rag mop:

• Simplicity.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Profitability.

Cons of a rag mop:

• Low functionality.
• Short service life.

2. Sponge mop

This type of mop is currently very common, both in Russia and abroad.

The mop consists of a plastic handle and a sponge pad, which can be changed at any time.

But this type of mop already differs from the previous one in that it can be squeezed out without touching the sponge, with which dirt is removed.

The mop is convenient because you don’t need to put a lot of effort into cleaning the floor, it can be used by children and the elderly. She quickly collects both dust and animal hair. If you accidentally spill water on the floor, then the sponge mop is a godsend!

It is better to wash the floor with this mop. linoleum or tiles, as it can scratch parquet or laminate.

Its price is low – from 280 rubles. A replaceable sponge nozzle costs from 80 rubles.

Before purchasing this mop, here are some guidelines:

• Please make sure it is intact before purchasing so that the sponge is securely attached with screws.
• Before washing the floor, you need to hold it in warm water for 10 minutes so that the sponge is soaked. If this is not done, the mop will break.
• To dip the mop in water, you need a container that matches the size of the sponge. A bucket will not work in this case, since you simply cannot properly wet and wash the floor.
• If the sponge gets dirty, rinse more often to avoid streaks.
• The moisture content of the floor depends on how much you pull the lever.
• Do not press hard on the mop, as this may tear off the sponge.
• If the sponge begins to come off, come off, it must be changed, otherwise you risk getting a poorly washed surface or an insufficiently dry floor.

Pros of a sponge mop:

• Functionality.
• Ease of use.
• The speed of cleaning the floor.
• Profitability.
• Popularity and availability.
• Good moisture absorption.

Cons of a mop:

• Fragility (the lever breaks, the sponge comes off, the screwed screws rust).
• May leave streaks, which is why the water must be changed frequently.
• This mop cannot be quickly walked under low furniture.

3. Butterfly mop

This tool is similar to the previous one, but more original. The mop differs in that it is squeezed out a little differently, squeezing from the sides like butterfly wings.

It is good because it fits into any bucket.

Mop price ranges from 200 to 2,000 rubles.

Pros of the butterfly mop:

• Profitability.
• Functionality.
• The speed of cleaning the floor.
• Good moisture absorption.
• Ease of use.
• Interesting design.

Cons of a mop:

• Not very long service life.

4. Mop with microfiber

This type of mop is also well known to everyone. The design consists of several parts: a handle, a platform and a microfiber attachment. The squeegee platform is flat and very flexible.

The microfiber material washes the floor very quickly and well, without leaving lint – you can wash the surface, both from linoleum and from laminate. Even children can wash with this mop.

The range of microfiber mops is quite high, and the price will depend on the quality of the material of the nozzle itself.

On average, a mop with a nozzle costs from 2000 rubles and above.

A few tips:

• This mop has a dedicated button to release the brush head. Click on it and the platform will bend.
• Dip the nozzle in water and wet and squeeze well. Slide the attachment back onto the platform and straighten it until it clicks. Be careful, fingers may be pinched! After this procedure, you can start cleaning the floor.
• To clean parquet or laminate surfaces, squeeze the microfiber material thoroughly to prevent the floor from swelling.

The mop has more pros than cons:

• It is lightweight.
• Functional.
• She is mobile.
• Has a flat platform shape, can be washed under a bed or sofa.
• The microfiber nozzle allows you to scrub the floor dry.
• Long lasting.
• The attachment is washable.
• Rarely leaves streaks.

Cons of a microfiber mop:

• To clean the floor, you need to remove the nozzle and wring it out.
• Does not completely wash the floor from animal hair.
• High price.

5. Rope mop

The mop has a long handle and a circular platform on which ropes or harnesses are attached. Ropes are made mainly of cotton, rarely of polyester.

Some rope mops have a wring system. Sometimes a mop can be found along with a special bucket that has a special compartment for wringing out.

Rope mop fits for linoleum… You should not take this for parquet, laminate or tiles, as it does not collect moisture enough.

An inexpensive mop is worth from 500 rubles

Advantages of a rope mop:

• Functionality.
• Profitability.
• Has a special spin.
• The attachment is washable.

Disadvantages of a mop:

• Low moisture absorption.
• Does not collect all dust or animal hair.

6. Flat mop (Flounder)

This type of mop is similar to a microfiber mop, but it can have attachments with different materials: microfiber and cotton. The flat mop can rotate around and wash all surfaces – from floor to ceiling. Has a lightweight aluminum handle and a comfortable design.

This mop can be used to clean any floor, since the nozzle can be easily squeezed dry and wiped without lint.

Mop price – from 1500 rubles.

Pros of a flat mop:

• Durable
• Functional
• Convenient to use
• Has a highly absorbent material.
• Mobile
• Does not leave streaks.
• The mop head is washable.

Cons of a mop:

• Has a fairly high price tag.
• Not suitable for pet owners.
• To clean the floor, you need to remove and rinse the nozzle several times with your hands.

7. Steam mop

Steam mops were presented to the hostesses with new innovations. This type of instrument has just begun to gain popularity.

The mop has the function of removing hot steam, thereby perfectly cleaning and disinfecting the surface.

It is so technologically advanced that cleaning the floors does not require a bucket and additional time for rinsing and wringing out the nozzle.

In stores, a steam mop can be found for 2500 rubles.

The steam tool is versatile, it can disinfect any floor surface, carpets and even upholstered furniture. To use it, read the instructions that came with the kit.

If you decide to wash your laminate or parquet floor, make sure that the surface is airtight.

Do not direct the steam towards people or pets!

Steam mop advantages:

• Convenient to use.
• Universal (suitable for floors and furniture).
• Disinfects surfaces from microbes.
• No rinsing or squeezing required.
• Functional.
• Suitable for pet owners.
• Harmless to health.
• There is no need to buy detergents to clean the floor.

Flaws:

• High price.
• While cleaning the floor, children and animals must be supervised so that they do not get burned.

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We will be very pleased if you share your experience of using this or that type of mop!