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Mopping Tools

Mopping tools make all the difference when you work so hard to keep your floors clean. Find out which mops will really work well on your floors. Our top picks for all types of mops will help you get the most out of your mopping sessions.

Top 3 Sponge Mops

Sponge mops are very popular because they are so easy to use.  Sponge mops generally come with a self wrining mechanism and replaceable mop heads.  Sponge mops can be great for mopping edges and corners.  These are three of our favorite sponge mops.

3 of the Best Flat Mops

A good mop can make a huge difference in cleaning your floors.  Hard surface flooring is beautiful, until it gets grimy.  Finding a mop that can handle a mess without damaging floors or damaging you can be challenging.  These 3 flat mops are some of the best at getting floors clean with convenience as a top priority.

iRobot Scooba

The Scooba is a robotic mopping device that is designed to mop floors. Find out how the Scooba performed in our mopping tests.

Eureka EnviroSteamer

The Eureka Envirosteamer is designed to replace the traditional mop and bucket. Using only the power of boiling water, the Eureka Envirosteamer removes tough dirt, and sanitizes many floor types. Find out how the Eureka Envirosteamer does on laminate, hardwood, vinyl, and ceramic tile.

Best and Worst Mops

Tell us about your favorite mop, or about the one you'd never use again. Find out how different mops stood up for other users.See submissions

H2O Steam Mop

Using steam to clean instead of chemical floor cleaners can seem like a dream come true. The H2O Steam Mop uses water only to kill germs and clean floors. But can the H2O Steam Mop really clean up?

Shark Euro-Pro Steam Mop

The Shark Euro-Pro Steam Mop is designed to clean floors using only steam and a microfiber cleaning pad. Find out how the Shark Euro-Pro Steam Mop did on our vinyl, ceramic tile, hardwood, and laminate floors.

Bissell Steam Mop

The Bissell Steam Mop uses water to clean hard surface flooring without harsh chemicals. The reusable mopping pad is machine washable and safe to use on many types of floors including ceramic tile, sealed hardwood, laminate, vinyl, stone, and more. Find out how the Bissell Steam Mop does on our test floors.

Lysol Steam Mop

The Lysol Steam Mop is designed to clean using steam. Find out how the Lysol Steam Mop performed on hard surface flooring.

Reliable Steamboy Steam Mop

The Reliable Steamboy T1 steam mop uses water to clean and disinfect floors without relying on chemical cleaners. Find out how the Reliable Steamboy T1 steam mop performs on laminate, vinyl, ceramic tile, and sealed hardwood flooring.

omop

The O Mop by Method is designed to make mopping an easy task. Ergonomically designed with reusable microfiber mopping pads, the O Mop makes it easier to get your floors clean.

Swiffer WetJet Review

The Swiffer WetJet is designed to eliminate the need for your old mop and bucket. With it's all in one system, you squeeze a trigger to spray cleaning solution directly on the floor before mopping with a disposable cleaning pad. Find out how the Swiffer WetJet stacks up in our review.

Bissell Smart Details Microfiber Mop

The Bissell Smart Details Microfiber mop is a lightweight flat mop with a washable reusable microfiber pad. It is designed to fold up and be a compact mopping option for the home. Find out the pros and cons of the Bissell Smart Details Microfiber mop in our review.

Definition of Flat Mop

Find out what flat mops are. How are flat mops different from other common mops? What are flat mops used for?

Homemade Mopping Solutions

Find recipes for homemade mopping solutions that are simple and effective.

Types of Mops

Mops come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Some of them clean well, and others, well...don't. Find out what the differences betwee sponge mops, flat mops, rag mops and others really are and what they're meant to clean.

The Best Steam Mops

A steam mop can make a huge difference in your mopping routine. Steam mops can eliminate the need for heavy scrubbing and harsh chemicals. These steam mops are the best of the best.

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