The 10 Best Mops for Cleaning Every Type of Floor, According to Experts

Bryce Gruber
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As a Home Editor who covers cleaning products, I know that whether you’re a mop traditionalist or a fan of vacuum mop combos, it’s important to have the best mop for your floor type. While some spaces may benefit from the best robot mops, larger rooms and open floor plans are more likely to need more robust mop models with additional functionality.

“Wood, engineered hardwood, and laminate floors all have seams in them, so the amount of water they can handle is limited,” explains professional cleaner and mopping expert Pam Clyde of BritLin Cleaning. That’s why you’ll need to choose the right type of mop for your floor, or look for a mop designed to handle a variety of types of flooring.

The best mop for your home also depends on how much dirt and grime you’re hoping to remove. “If the floor is excessively dirty, you’ll need to scrub a little harder and change out the mop pad more often,” Clyde says. “Microfiber pads will pick up the dirt beautifully.”

What to look for when buying the best mop

“The best mop to use on all floors is a flat mop,” says Clyde. “The technique used, however, will vary based on the type of floors you’re cleaning.” Here’s what she suggests looking for in a mop to makes floors shine.

  • A flat mop head. There seem to be a near-endless supply of mop head shapes, but the best ones offer a flat or nearly-flat surface. Steer clear of anything ball or dome-shaped. Those old-fashioned twisted rope mops are no longer the gold standard.

  • An ergonomic handle. Comfort is key. Choose a plastic or metal-finish handle over wood and bamboo. Mops are constantly coming into contact with water, and you don’t need the handle splintering, rotting, or growing mold.

  • A reasonable price. There’s no reason to pay an arm or a leg for the best mop (you’re going to need those arms for mopping, anyway). Several of the best mop models on the market are incredibly affordable and built to last.

  • Consider your floor type. If you need added disinfection or heat-powered cleaning, you’re going to want a steam-cleaning mop. These can be especially useful on tile and synthetic surfaces. Wood floors are sensitive to added moisture, so consider a microfiber surface or a robot-style vacuum mop that carefully controls liquids.

Evaluation criteria

To choose the best mop for every floor type, we looked at customer ratings, value, various functions, construction, and material. We also looked at expert recommendations and took ease of use into consideration. After all, your new favorite mop should be as trusted and reliable as the most dependable vacuum cleaners that last for years.

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