The Best Mops We've Ever Tested
With the right mop, achieving spotless floors can be satisfyingly simple. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly mop with disposable pads or a high-quality electric mop for hardwood floors, we found the best mops for every household's needs after bouts of rigorous testing.
To determine the best mops in different categories, we tested 91 options in our Des Moines lab and at home, evaluating them on type, size, weight, price, floor compatibility, and accessories. We also consulted four experts: Kathy Cohoon, director of franchise operations at Two Maids & A Mop; Nathaly Vieira, a cleaning expert and founder of InspireClean; Chi Ip, a cleaning expert and owner of Tidy Here; and Vera Peterson, group president at Neighborly.
Microfiber Wholesale Professional Microfiber Mop at Amazon
$45
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It has excellent maneuverability and a convenient wringing feature.
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The instructions could use some clarity and the bucket can be a bit heavy once it’s filled with water.
As our pick for the best overall mop, we love the Bosheng Flat Floor Mop’s maneuverability and convenient wringing feature that makes it easy to wash and maintain. In our testing, we were impressed with how well it absorbed and cleaned wet and dry messes. Our favorite part of this mop was the bucket—it has two openings, one for rinsing and one for drying, each with scraping blades to thoroughly clean the microfiber pad. We also love this mop's versatility—you can also use it to clean baseboards and windows thanks to its lightweight frame and 360-degree rotating head.
The only downsides we noticed during testing are that the instructions weren't straightforward and the bucket was heavy once filled with water (especially if going up stairs). Still, we easily overlooked these flaws thanks to this mop’s overall stellar performance and handy wringing feature, making it a breeze to clean and maintain.
Type: Flat mop and bucket | Handle Length: 48.6 inches | Weight: 3.87 pounds
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Wade Review / Jessica Juliao
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This lightweight pick has disposable mop pads.
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It’s not suitable for heavy-duty messes.
The Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Dry + Wet Starter Kit comes at an impressively reasonable price, but still keeps your floors clear of light spills and debris. During testing, the lightweight design maneuvered well under furniture and in tight spots.
We also liked how effective it was on light spills and dry messes. For this reason, we think it's ideal for quick daily cleaning without much maintenance or prep. The disposable pads were easy to remove and replace (this kit includes 19 refills), ensuring a sanitary clean every time. The dry pads trap dirt and dust, while the wet pads wipe up footprints and liquid spills. Although this mop is suited to various surfaces, it’s not as effective on heavy-duty messes. We recommend this pick as a budget-friendly mop for those who live in small spaces or prefer light daily cleaning.
Type: Flat mop | Handle Length: 48 inches | Weight: 1.14 pounds