How Do 'Quick Mops' Stack Up Savings Wise? -- Savings Experiment

The Swiffer mops -– and other similar products inspired by the Swiffer -- have been all the rage in recent years, stealing the spotlight from those old-school sponge and strip mops.

These cleaners are known in the housewares industry as "quick cleaning mops." Their signature feature is the disposable cleaning pad that fits on the rectangular attachment at the bottom of the mop.

But this new breed of mops has spawned even more versions, including models from such brands as Bona, Rubbermaid and Libman that have attached canisters that hold cleaning solution. The myriad choices can make your head spin.

So how do these mops stack up when it comes to cleaning your floors? And how much money are you really shelling out to use them? Find out as we describe the variety of ways they work and offer tips to help you get your floors clean without being taken to the cleaners.