This electric scrubbing mop from Bissell will put your grandmother's old floor scrubber to shame. It's got a sleek design, is corded for non-stop power and comes with one set of soft and one set of spinning and scrubbing washable and reusable microfiber pads . To safely clean and scrub all sealed and finished floors, simply fill the tank with water and some of the included Bissell floor cleaning solution. To keep your mop sanitary, clean the pad regularly, preferably after each use. Many of today's mop heads are machine-washable, which makes it easier to keep them clean. Portability: While we cleaned with the standard mops, we also took note of how easy to use or how unwieldy each product felt, and whether it got a lot heavier when soaking wet. That led to a portability rating.

Unlike any mop we've ever seen, Melissa Maker's Maker's Clean mop is the first real innovation in traditional floor mops in years. If fact, we were so impressed with how it tested for us that we gave it a Good Housekeeping Best Cleaning Product Award. The mop head is taco-shaped, so it not only cleans flat surfaces with your favorite spray floor cleaner, but it squeezes into narrow spaces, like between the refrigerator and the wall, or around the toilet. The bottom edge fits perfectly into the 90-degree angles of stair treads and risers or along baseboards and floors. Sponge mops: These are very absorbent, but not typically great for use on any floor that's sensitive to moisture. You'll want to steer clear of them if your space mainly has wood floors that you're looking to spruce up on a weekly, or everyday, basis. A wall mount makes storing your mop a total breeze. It saves you space by giving your cleaning tool a designated spot in your cleaning closet, separate from the precious real estate on the floor. Once it's set up, a wall mount helps all members of your household know exactly where to find your mop, and where to put it away. Maneuverability: We tried to use the mops around the legs of the chair and to navigate it into tight areas to test its maneuverability.Ease of cleaning: We evaluated the ease of cleaning the mop and preparing it for a fresh use, by either wringing out the wet mop, squeezing out the sponge, or replacing the cleaning cloth. If you value convenience and ease of use, it’s a great buy. I’ve been using it almost daily since buying it, which speaks volumes about its effectiveness. We were thoroughly impressed with the PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop in our testing and found it to be easy, efficient, and versatile. It heats up in just 17 seconds and can run for up to 25 minutes when the 12.8-ounce tank is filled completely. Along with having intuitive set up instructions, it has an adjustable dial that controls steam output. The water tank will also signal—via a vibration and beeping sound—when it has run out of water. Another downside of the Swiffer PowerMop is the cleaning solution’s potent odor. The formula contains numerous fragrances and chemicals that create a strong smell.

I highly recommend opening windows when using the PowerMop. The pungent odors can linger for hours. Overall value: We looked at the price of each product and rated its overall value, given our experience. We updated this story in April 2023 to add new recommendations and more details about how we tested .

You might know the Swiffer Sweeper is a popular option for both wet and dry mopping, and it definitely lived up to the hype during our testing. This lightweight mop is a breeze to set up, and you can’t beat the convenience of simply throwing away the disposable cleaning cloths when you’re done. (It took us just five seconds to remove a cloth and throw it away.) Overall, we think you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better mop at such a budget-friendly price. Ensure your mop head is properly wrung out before placing it on your floor," notes Jett. "Too much water can cause damage to some types of floors, plus the more water you add, the longer it will take to dry, which can lead to streaking." Jett also stresses the importance of switching out your water to ensure the best type of clean: "As soon as your mop water begins looking murky, change it out! Scrubbing your floors with dirty water will do you no good." Replacement heads: With repeated use over a long period of time, mops become dingy and may lose their effectiveness. You may want to consider a mop that has a replaceable head option so that when it’s time for a new mop, you can replace the head rather than the whole mop. The Swiffer PowerMop kit comes with the mop, one bottle of cleaning solution, two reusable microfiber mop pads, and 2 AA batteries. How It Works