Hey Guys,
I'm looking to purchase a good household mop, do you guys have any suggestions (for hardflooring)?
I did a bit of research but i'm not so convinced this will work upon reading productreview.com.au ..
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/interiors/people-are-…
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
We've got one of these and it seems to work pretty good.
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/vileda-easy-wring-clean-mop-…
Not a big fan of these. I feel like dirty stuff gets stuck inside the "hairs" forever.
Much prefer the flat microfibre pads where you can rip off, replace, rinse, clean, etc
https://www.bunnings.com.au/sabco-superswish-spray-mop_p4480…
this is the one i use on my hardwood floors
Seconded. Revolutionary as you can spot mop a section. Especially handy with little kids.
Thanks :)
So, after about 1 hour, OP has been provided with three different suggestions (plus the one they already were looking at).
I'd suggest just buying one and trying it for a month or so. If not happy, move on to another one.
Factor in your budget if you need to, in deciding which one first.
Yup thanks guys, exactly what i'll be doing :)
I don't go in for any of those gimmicky 'as seen on TV' mops, eg. easy-squeeze, spray mist, washable covers, replaceable sponges, etc. Expensive, easy to break, needs special refills which are expensive or hard to find. What you see people using in the workplace is a foot-operated wringing bucket (example) and a regular mop (example). I got a set like that from Aldi for cheap which have been going strong. Best tip to avoid wet floors for hours is 1. make the water as hot as possible and 2. wring the shit out of the mop. I use sugar soap or just water depending on the mess. Only add a small amount of soap when the bucket is already or nearly full to avoid too many suds.
Yes. Proper old-school mop and decent bucket. Put down water with a wet mop, then wring mop really dry and mop the water back up. It's the way that commercial cleaners do it - because it's still the best.
Very difficult to get the mop rung out sufficiently with the "old fashioned" mops. That is why I like the spin mop, you can get most of the water out of the mop without too much grunt work.
Not if you use a decent mop bucket.
@macrocephalic: maybe they've changed since I was a kid but holding the roller lever down with your foot and pulling the mop through got really tedious really quick.
I use https://www.bigw.com.au/product/vileda-supermocio-soft-mop/p… with https://www.bigw.com.au/product/vileda-supermocio-bucket-wri…
they usually go 50% off in WW or Coles
This one is probably my best bet.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/sabco-rinse-n-wring-complete-fla…
Metal shaft, not plastic. I've had a few snap on me.
I can't seem to find one with a metal connection at the swivel point.
Flat microfibre means maximum scrubbing. I like the ones where the microfibre can rip off, so I can dunk, clean and rinse the microfibre in a bucket of hot water and dettol.
The traditional mop imo, traps dirt inside the "hairs' forever (especially hair), which means you're just spreading it around. This really applies to those who don't vacuum before mopping. I don't feel like you can get much pressure when using a traditional mop.
We use a Sabco Wonder Mop; seems to work ok.