

When done, remove the mop head and throw it in the washer- don’t use fabric softener, however, because that damages the microfibers and makes them less effective. If the mop head gets extra dirty during use, remove it, run it under the faucet, and continue mopping. You get the best results with the Norwex by pushing the product in a figure-8 pattern on the floor. Putting the handle and base together is simple, and the only work than required to use it is removing the dry duster head and replacing it with the wet mop head after you’ve run it under hot water. Thanks to the patented microfiber technology in the mop head, the Norwex mop picks up dirt and germs without having to kill them using an antibacterial cleanser. With the Norwex Microfiber Superior Mop Package, which includes a microfiber pad for sweeping and dusting the dry floor first, as well as a mop pad you wet, you don’t have to research which cleaning solutions are non-toxic or environmentally friendly-the Norwex mop doesn’t need anything but water. But it does get the floor clean, whether you have hardwoods, tile, or linoleum.
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The O-Cedar mop worked well both on everyday dirt and on spills, though the amount of back-and-forth pushing was greater simply due to its design-it’s a manual mop, after all, meaning you do all the work. If you live in a smaller apartment, finding where to keep your mop when it’s not in use may be a challenge-you can’t just lean it in the back of a corner. The main disadvantage of this particular product, which was common to other mop-and-bucket packages we tested, was the amount of storage space required and prep time needed to be ready to clean. The spinner on the O-Cedar Twist Mop was the simplest and most effective of all we tested, requiring only a single spin to get the bulk of the water out of the head other mops required multiple spins or left them sopping wet. The mop and bucket are very easy to assemble. It has a number of features that make it one of our Best picks, including a removable mop head, so you can throw it in the washing machine after each use a bucket, so you can easily wet and then rinse it off while cleaning up and a spinning mechanism to help wring out extra water while in use. If you’re most comfortable with the traditional model, meaning a long handle with a head that consists of woven strands of cotton fibers, go with the O-Cedar Twist Mop. The latest version is even better than the original, with a more rugged build and a larger scrubbing pad for tough stains. We don’t usually get a chance for a long-term product test, but Dave Ellerby, our Chief Scientist, has owned one for over a decade, and it’s still going strong. The mop head includes a scrubbing pad to deal with tougher messes. The microfiber pads can be used dry for dust and dirt pickup or with a cleaning solution for light mopping. We recommend pairing it with our best floor cleaner, Better Life Natural. The washable pads can be reused for years, and you can choose whatever cleaning solution you prefer, including biodegradable options. You don’t need to buy batteries, disposable pads, or brand-specific cleaning solutions.

The design means the Rubbermaid Reveal is easy on your pocket and the environment. The Cleaning Kit comes with 3 machine washable microfiber pads and two bottles for cleaning solutions, making this a cheap and flexible floor cleaning option. The Rubbermaid Reveal is a lightweight but rugged mop that frees you from hauling around a mop bucket. If the environment is foremost on your mind, consider the Norwex Microfiber Superior Mop Package ( available from Amazon). If you prefer sticking with a traditional model, then we recommend the O-Cedar Twist Mop ( available at Amazon). , for its lightweight yet rugged capabilities, and its nice price. The best mop we tested turned out to be the Rubbermaid Reveal The variety of technologies and materials used to clean floors, as well as the outcomes, shocked us. We spent more than a week cleaning hardwood and linoleum floors, testing many different brands like Swiffer, O’Cedar, Gladwell, Norwex, Casabella, Amazon, Rubbermaid, and, even, Dollar Tree to see which mop cleans the best. Sure, the option remains for you to go old school-with a ball of looped yarn or a rectangular sponge attached to a long handle-but why would you? A variety of mop options lining hardware store and supermarket shelves alike allow you to clean thoroughly and get the job done in less time. Today’s finest mops aren’t your grandma’s. Written by Marcia Layton Turner and David Ellerby
