How to choose a mop for washing floors, the best options with spin and microfiber

Good afternoon I would like to share information about my recent acquisition. This is a wringer mop. I bought it on Aliexpress.

Let's start with the fact that before I washed the floors only with my hands, the mops I bought before turned out to be inconvenient for me and were simply given to someone else or thrown away. But recently a friend recommended me an interesting option for cleaning. Once again I decided to try and was not mistaken.

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Types of spin

Depending on how often the mop is used and how much it costs, there are three types of spin:

Manual spin. It was used at the beginning of the twentieth century. You have to wring out the rag or nozzle with your hands. It's not very pleasant, but it's effective. This type is typical for wooden and T-shaped mops.
Semi-automatic mode. Here you can keep your hands clean and dry, but you will have to use mechanical force. Most often, this is a small lever that you need to pull or press so that the mechanism itself wrings out the rag. Typical for sponge models, rope and butterfly mops.
Auto mode. To use it, you need to press a button on the mop or put it in a special bucket. There she wrings out the nozzle or rag herself in a matter of seconds. Electric, steam and flounder models have this mode.

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With wringer with bucket and centrifuge

Types of mops with automatic (mechanical) spin

Spin mops are distinguished by a special system that involves unscrewing the cleaning head without direct contact with it. They are in great demand among people with sensitive skin on their hands and among those who, due to illness, find it difficult to bend down to squeeze and manually put on the nozzle. Cleaning hygiene is the main advantage of a mop with automatic or mechanical extraction. Its owner does not need to touch the contaminated nozzle and interact with dirty water, so it is practically not capable of causing harm to health.

Device for washing floors in a special bucket

Most often, a mop and a bucket with a wringer on wheels are used for wet cleaning. This is a vertical device consisting of a container with a maximum volume of up to 10 liters, a platform for moving it, a brush and replaceable attachments.

A mop with a bucket is a universal tool for cleaning your home or office.

Today, nozzles made of rope or microfiber and buckets with a self-squeezing system, suitable for various surfaces, are gaining particular popularity. As a rule, a rope mop includes a rod and a rotating nozzle with a diameter of up to 20 cm, to which ropes up to 40 cm long are attached.

They are very easy to replace with new ones or remove for washing. Ropes are made from natural materials: cotton, microfiber, as well as from artificial fabrics (for example, polyester), which extend the life of the product. The attachment is attached to the rod using a swivel joint, so it can be bent and twisted in different directions.

In order to wring out the mop, you need a special bucket. At its end there is a perforated basket that facilitates manual or automatic removal of excess moisture from the fibers. The basket has the shape of a centrifuge, which spins when you press the pedal. Successful examples of such a design are the Spin and Go mop with a wringer and a bucket and its improved analogue, the Spin Mop. .

Thanks to the microfiber Spin Mop attachments (included), you will get a perfectly clean floor very quickly

Instructions for wet cleaning with similar devices:

Fill the bucket with water to a certain level.
Place the mop on the left side of the bucket.
To rinse, press the handle of the structure.
Wring out the mop, placing the attachment in the centrifuge, and press the handle again.
If necessary, repeat rinsing and spinning.

These mops are easy to clean linoleum, ceramic tiles and painted floors. It is worth noting that the design with a bucket simplifies cleaning and also protects your back and hands. But a container filled with water is not always easy to carry.

How to use a wringer mop with a bucket video

What to look for when purchasing

To prevent cleaning from causing much inconvenience, when choosing a mop you need to pay attention to the following aspects:

Handle quality. It is better if it is made of plastic with iron or polyurethane. An all-plastic handle may break quickly, while an all-iron handle will not be mobile enough.
Quality of the cloth/nozzle. If the choice falls on high-quality devices, then you should not take rope and sponge models, as well as the “butterfly”. Their attachments wear out quickly and require replacement. It is better to consider electric mops, T-shaped, flounder and steam options.
Build quality. The device must be movable, flexible, and preferably rotate. A stationary mop that only moves in one direction is not the best choice for general cleaning.

Vileda Ultramat wringer floor mop with bucket

A mop with a wringer and a bucket is especially popular. Relevant for all types of coatings. To remove water, there is a special funnel in the bucket, thanks to which you can squeeze out excess water without getting your hands wet.

Thanks to the corrugated zone at the base, the Vileda Ultramat floor mop with extraction allows you to cope with stubborn dirt on various surfaces, including delicate ones, without special products.

The advantages include:

ease of use;
the ability to clean hard-to-reach places due to the special movable attachment of the handle and nozzle;
the presence of a special scale inside the bucket, thanks to which you can ensure accurate dosing of the detergent;
high quality due to the use of special thickened plastic for the manufacture of the nozzle.

How to use a vileda spin mop video

The best manufacturers

Among the most popular brands producing cleaning products are:

The largest international brand producing cleaning products. The company has been operating in the market for more than 60 years, is a leader in product quality and has representative offices all over the world.
An Austrian company focused on the production of household goods. The products undergo strict control and are of high quality.
European company for the production of cleaning products with a head office in Germany. Produces products from modern environmentally friendly materials.
"Ginger cat". Russian brand, presented on the market since 2008. Produces inexpensive products for the home and cleaning.
"Lyme." A promising brand of sanitary and hygiene products for home and office. Represents the large German company Brauberg Brands GmbH on the Russian market.

A squeezing mop will make the cleaning process easy and comfortable thanks to the ability to avoid getting your hands dirty in dirty water. The choice between a professional and household model depends on the level of pollution and the availability of financial resources. To clean the most difficult to reach places, you need a microfiber nozzle.

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Ease of use

Now about the device itself. The bucket is mega-compact, consists of two parts - one for water, the other for draining. There are two rubber rivets at the bottom for quick drainage of water.

There is also a special recess at the bottom, which is convenient to hold the bucket if you want to pour out water in the standard way.

You wet the mop in one part, wring it out in the other - everything is elementary. The mop is lightweight and very maneuverable.

The handle is equipped with an anti-slip pad on top. The design at the bottom is made in such a way that the mop can be twisted and turned in different directions, washing all corners. By the way, the mop handle is assembled from three parts. They twist into each other. Everything is tightened very tightly, nothing is loose, parts do not fall out of each other.

When a child expresses a desire to help, I simply unscrew the middle part and it turns out to be a mini version; my 5-year-old son is able to independently wet, wring out the mop and wipe the floor.

When fully assembled, it perfectly fits the height of an adult; there is no need to bend over during operation; it is absolutely possible to wash the floor with just one hand. The nozzle is moved to a vertical position by slightly tilting the handle.

For thrifty housewives

To ensure that the cleaning attachment serves you for a long time, do not forget to tidy it up after finishing work. Wash microfiber under warm running water to remove dirt, or machine wash in warm (not hot!) water. Never use bleach or fabric softener. The first will destroy thin fibers, the second leaves a film on the fabric that will worsen its characteristics.

Do not wash the attachment with terry rags or other products that leave fibers or pellets in the water. Otherwise, the microfiber cloth will attract them and then leave marks on the surfaces you clean. Let it dry thoroughly, but protect it from excessive heat, because it is synthetic and can melt at high temperatures.

How does a microfiber mop make cleaning easier?

Here are the benefits you will get from using it:

You can do both wet and dry cleaning (which is especially important for expensive hardwood flooring).
Water does not drain from the rag, since microfiber perfectly absorbs and retains moisture.
The use of chemical cleaning products can be significantly reduced (and this not only takes care of the family budget, but also reduces environmental pollution).
A microfiber mop does not leave behind lint or streaks.
It is light and maneuverable thanks to the rotating nozzle.

Rope mop

Features of operation. The long handle ends in a round platform with ropes or cords (cotton or polyester). In some cases, the design is supplemented with a squeezing mechanism or is equipped with a special bucket with a built-in squeezing tray.

Advantages and disadvantages of a rope mop:

Replaceable washing part. Wash it by hand or machine.
The best option for washing large areas.
It does not absorb water well, so it is not suitable for wooden or very smooth surfaces (parquet, laminate, marble tiles).
The mop is not intended to collect hair and debris.

Advice. After use, rinse the nozzle thoroughly and be sure to dry it. This will significantly extend the life of the nozzle.

My personal review

I have been actively using this mop for a month now. I can say for sure that I recommend it for purchase to those who need to clean a small area, for whom compactness and maneuverability are important.

I also recommend it to those who, like me, have tiled floors in the kitchen and/or hallway and have to constantly clean up small debris and dirt after going outside. This mop will also be useful for those who have pets. It removes cat hair perfectly.

pros

The main advantages of the mop: lightness, compactness, maneuverability, does not leave streaks on the floor, hands remain dry and clean, it is possible to wash the floor in hard-to-reach places. In addition, the set itself looks quite stylish, beautiful and modern.

In general, for me personally, such a mop turned out to be useful and necessary in everyday life. I hope that once you purchase it, you will not be disappointed either. Let me note once again that I bought this magical product on Aliexpress.

Also, for cleanliness in the house, I can recommend the ATWFS electric air purifier, also known as a humidifier and ozonizer, and the iLife robot vacuum cleaner.

Why cleaning companies choose microfiber

Microfiber is a modern synthetic material with a porous structure. The fibers that make up the material are very thin, but durable. It is used to make mop heads because it can trap dirt and remove it from hard-to-reach places.

The advantages of microfiber are:

suitable for dry and wet cleaning;
holds debris securely;
has high hygroscopicity;
less water and detergents are required when cleaning;
no streaks when cleaning the floor;
Suitable for all surfaces.

The special features of the composition allow the microfiber nozzle to hold debris well until it comes into contact with water. When the mop is wet, all contaminants remain in the bucket.

What is microfiber

This is a synthetic fabric consisting of polymer fibers (polyamide and polyester), which undergo appropriate processing in order to have the desired properties. After all, a variety of items are made from microfiber.

We all know that synthetics do not absorb water well. But if, during the manufacturing process of the fabric, its fibers are split into the finest threads (16 times thinner than a human hair), then the fabric will have excellent absorbent properties. This will happen due to the fact that it has acquired a porous structure: the volume of the surface for the same area has increased significantly. For the same reason, microfiber dries quickly: after all, moisture is not absorbed into its fibers, but is retained between them. It is used for sportswear, which perfectly absorbs sweat and remains dry, bed linen, cleaning products, etc. If the fibers have not been split, then such fabric will repel moisture, and waterproof items are sewn from it.

Microfiber cleaning cloths are most often made of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide. Thanks to the fineness of the fibers, there are thousands of microhooks per square centimeter of this unique fabric. They have a positive charge and attract dust with a negative charge, like a magnet. Therefore, microfiber cloths often do not require the use of detergents. They are very durable - they can easily withstand up to 100 machine washes.

General recommendations

To choose a good product, you need to pay attention to:

Reliability. All parts, regardless of the type of tool, must be firmly connected to each other. Loose and unstable fasteners indicate that the tool is faulty and may fail very soon. The joint between the handle and the platform (for flounder and rope mop). The handle should be tightly attached to the working part, but at the same time it should be easy to move up and down and around its axis. Serviceability of mechanisms. If a semi-mechanical spin is built into the design of the mop, it should be easy to operate. When the roller jams, moves intermittently and does not reach the end, it is better to refuse the purchase. Nozzle quality

It doesn't matter what material it is made of. The main thing is that it has a presentable appearance and holds its shape well

No pilling, protruding threads, abrasions, or cuts. Any damage is a reason to refuse the purchase (or ask to replace the removable attachment with another one).

When purchasing, you should spend 5-10 minutes carefully inspecting the product. This will protect you from early breakdowns and waste of money.

Practicality

I was attracted to this set solely by its compactness. I have nowhere to put a large bucket, and I don’t need it, because I wipe the floor every day. That's why I wanted to find something small and practical.

There are a lot of analogues of such a mop, they are on the most popular Russian sites, but for some reason the price for them in Russia is much higher. The most interesting thing is that they don’t offer additional attachments anywhere. Everywhere in the kit there is only one rag - the one on the mop itself.

On Ali you can choose the number of attachments - from 2 to 10. I chose the middle option with four rags (material - microfiber), because I did not know how convenient this device would be to use and whether I would use all the attachments before this magic mop will fall into disrepair.

So, I placed an order and it was shipped the next day. Delivery to the Moscow region took a week by regular mail. This is a record time for me; never before have goods from China come to me so quickly.

Everything was packed very compactly; at first I couldn’t even believe that a whole mop with a full-sized bucket could fit in such a small box.

As it turned out, the mop was disassembled into several parts and put into the bucket itself. The price of a set with four nozzles was 1,490 rubles. Considering the speed of dispatch and delivery time, in the case of this purchase the price-quality ratio is ideal.

The goods arrived completely intact. Packaging: cardboard box, everything inside is wrapped in film.

Popular models

Among the popular manufacturers, according to buyers, for the current year the following 5 models are distinguished:

Multi-cleaner mop with Rovus spray system (China). Premium tool. Multifunctional. It has several attachments: double-sided microfiber, roller with glass scraper, broom, dustpan, manual water spray mechanism. Water consumption is small - about a liter. According to reviews: expensive, but thanks to the combination of many functions, a very profitable purchase.
Butterfly mop Leifheit 57023 (Germany). It has a built-in spin mechanism. The head is in the form of a compact platform that folds like a book. The nozzle is sponge. The handle length is adjustable. The handle is made of light metal. According to customer reviews: a high-class model, easy to use, maneuverable, and does push-ups well.
Deck mop Leifheit 56710 (Czech Republic). It is a mop with a wringer. Effective for mopping the floor, but not for sweeping. Before wet cleaning, you need to sweep up the debris. The nozzle consists of viscose tapes, wear-resistant. Metal handle with a spin mechanism. According to reviews: high quality, comfortable, light, mobile, does push-ups well.
Flat mop with Vileda “1-2-SPRAY” sprayer 140622 (China). The handle has a built-in mechanism for spraying water with detergent. Does not have a spin mechanism. According to reviews: convenient for refreshing cleaning, maneuverable, lightweight.
Flounder mop Hausmann HM-44 (China). It has a flat platform to which the nozzle is attached. The nozzle is wear-resistant and machine washable. The model has built-in not only a spin mechanism, but also a system for cleaning the nozzle from adhering hair and fur. According to reviews: maneuverable, convenient, suitable for washing linoleum, laminate and parquet, the handle does not rub your hands.