Our House SR22032 Chenille Outdoor Mop, Adjustable Telescopic Handle, for Cars/Vans/Conservatories, Steel, Grey

Product Information

Along with its stellar mopping abilities, you can also expect consistent vacuuming without having to fight hair wrap on this vacuum's tiny brushes. During home testing, we were thrilled with this vacuum's performance and how it always accurately identified flooring surfaces—mopping when necessary and vacuuming when needed. And while this robot is almost entirely hands-off when operating, take note that you will have to clean the brushes after mopping to avoid dragging residue during future cleans. We think this small effort is more than reasonable given how well this robot performs overall.

This article was updated by Brandi Fuller, an Associate Commerce Editor at Better Homes & Gardens. She has also written about home and outdoor products including air quality monitors, sewing machines, birdhouses, mosquito repellents, and more. We tested almost 100 mops in our testing lab and in the real world through a series of tests to see how each cleaned both wet and dry on a variety of flooring types. The cheap mops, brooms, brushes and other floor cleaning products from B&M will ensure that keeping surfaces clean is as easy and affordable as possible.

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." Robot mops: As an advanced option, robot mops turn cleaning into a hands-free experience. They'll clean all of your floors on their own—just like a robot vacuum—and can often be controlled through an app. Laminate floors are deceivingly delicate. They scuff and scratch easily and especially do not like moisture. Steam mops are not recommended to use on laminate floors. We suggest a microfiber or spin mop to clean laminate floors as these kinds of mops don't retain as much water as sponge or string mops. It's also important to use cleaners that are formulated for and safe to use on laminate flooring.

While the actual size of a mop's head may vary from one product to another, there are a few shapes of mop heads that you can expect with certain types of mops. The size of your mop head will also affect its absorbency. Flat mops, spray mops, dust mops, and steam mops all tend to have rectangular mop heads that can range in size from 8 inches to 24 inches. Some steam mops and spray mops may have triangular heads, which make it easier to maneuver around furniture. Robot mops have much smaller pads because of their size, but can still absorb plenty of liquid before needing to be replaced. Thanks to the intuitive design, you'll have no issues getting into crevices with ease, or preparing it for a fresh use. We liked that you can wring the mop out by pulling it taut and then twisting it against a ratcheting mechanism on the handle. The mop is quite heavy when wet and it may be a bit too hardy for smaller homes, but it's ultimately a durable product that's built to last. For anyone looking to add a heavy-duty cleaning tool to their collection, we think it's a great choice. We also liked that this mop offers a truly hands-free experience. The mop didn't require us to dirty our hands or put lots of muscle into the wringing process—it’s easy and intuitive. Sponge: Highly absorbent, sponge mops are excellent for very wet spills. Most are quite sturdy and designed for scrubbing the sponge on any soiled area. Since they are so absorbent, sponge mops can get heavy when wet. Butterfly sponge heads fold in half for easy, hands-free wringing.All in all, this mop is a stellar addition to any cleaning closet, and a definite favorite among those that we tested. In fact, we thought this mop was pretty close to perfect. You can count on it to be a great option for all floors in any home, thanks to its versatile and gentle cleaning pad. The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the first floor-cleaning robot with a fully retractable mop. When it detects carpet, the robot automatically lifts its mopping plate out of the way, rests it on top of the device, and continues vacuuming. This allows the pricey 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop hybrid to complete both tasks in a single cleaning run.