Best mops in Australia

The best mops in Australia

• Best overall mop: Pullman 16L Mop Bucket & 2 Mop Heads
• Best mop for tiles: Shark S1000 Steam Mop
• Best mop for laminate floors: Vileda Easy Wring And Clean Turbo Mop With 2 Refills
• Best spin mop: DR Fussy 360° Spin Rotating Mop & Bucket Set
• Best mop for hardwood floors: Bona Microfiber Cleaning Pad
• Best microfibre mop: MR. SIGA Professional Microfiber Mop

Depending on the type of flooring you have in your home, you will need a different type of mop to get the best results. To help make the buying decision easier, we've analysed hundreds of customer reviews and ratings to find the best overall mop, spin mop and microfibre mop as well as the best mop for tiles, laminated floors and hardwood floors. All of the products selected are also easily available for purchase in Australia and were chosen at a competitive price point with all the mops being under $99.

The Pullman 16L Mop Bucket & 2 Mop Heads is the highest-rated overall mop according to more than 105 reviews across Godfreys, Amazon and eBay. It has a full 5-star rating from 42 users on eBay as well as a 4.7 out of 5-star rating from 52 reviews on Godfreys. Many reviewers found the product to be durable, sturdy and good value for the price point as it comes with two mop heads.

The product consists of a blue heavy-duty 16 Litre Mop Bucket that contains a sturdy metal mechanism for ringing out the mop head as well as two mop heads. It is a traditional style of bucket and mop and can be used on a variety of floor types but does not come with a mop handle.

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Shark is one of the world's most popular floor-care brands according to their website. The Shark S1000 Steam Mop is the highest rated mop for tiles with over 1765 reviews across Amazon, Kogan, and Bing Lee. Multiple customer reviews said the product was simple to put together, light to use and the steam made their floors high in shine.

It doesn't require a mop bucket or chemicals and cleans via steam with a water tank capacity of 375ml. It provides 99% sanitisation according to Shark and removes bacteria without the chemical residue. It also has a manual pump action to deliver water and heats up quickly to deliver steam.

The Shark S1000 Steam Mop is compact in design, easy to move across all hard-sealed floors and is stored away easily. The product comes with the mop itself, two dirt grip pads, a filling flask and a flexible 5-metre power cord.

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The Vileda Easy Wring And Clean Turbo Mop With 2 Refills is one of the most popular mops on Amazon with over 23,000 highly rated reviews. It had an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon globally as well as a 4.6 out of 5 stars from Bunnings customers. Vileda is a German brand and has been manufacturing household cleaning items for over 65 years. A number of reviews stated the combination of the mop and bucket made is easy to wring out the mop head and quick to dry as well.

The mop head is 100% microfibre and consists of white strings while the red strings deliver superior dirt pickup. It is highly absorbent as well as machine washable and the triangular mop shape makes it easier to get into hard to reach places as well as corners.

It has a durable foot pedal for optimal mop wringing and humidity control, making it best suited for use on hardwood and laminate floors. The funnel design of the mop bucket makes it splash-proof while in use. The handle also easy extends out for use in the bathroom and shower.

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The DR Fussy 360 Degree Spin Rotating Mop and Bucket Set has over 200 highly rated reviews across Amazon, Crazy Sales and Dick Smith. It has an average of a full 5 stars from 150 reviewers on Crazy Sales. Most reviewers found the product easy to put together and great to maneuverer, being able to get into hard to reach areas.

Designed to reduce water consumption, the mop bucket features rolling wheels and a handle to protect the floor surface and make it easy to move as well as a splash guard and cleaning dispenser. It is made of stainless steel making it rust-resistant and features a drain hole for easy emptying of water after use.

The mop head is made of four layers of super absorbent microfibres and has a 180-degree swivel to clean effortlessly under beds and couches. The mop head can also be detached and placed in the washing machine. The handle length is extendable and can be altered according to your height.

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The Bona Wood/Timber Floor/Surface Cleaning Kit W Mop/1L Spray Bottle/Microfiber Pad has over 100 highly rated reviews on Google with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars. It is available for purchase from Dick Smith and as well as Myer. Bona is a Swedish brand and the world leader in non-toxic floor finishes and car products for timer and hard surface floors according to their website. Many reviewers said they particularly liked the quality of cleaning liquid as well as it being odourless and not needing to use a bucket.

The system comes with a floor cleaning mop, wood floor cleaning spray bottle (1 litre) and a microfibre cleaning pad. It is ergonomic, easy to use, quick to assemble and allows floor cleaning in one sweep. There is no need for a bucket, you spray the floor as you go and sweep across the surface with the mop.

This system doesn't compromise hardwood floors and has been specifically designed for this type of use. Known as a dry cleaning method, the Bona Wood/Timber Floor/Surface Cleaning Kit ensures there is no excess liquid that could potentially damage hardwood. It allows for streak-free cleaning and the microfibre cleaning head is machine washable.

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The MR. SIGA Professional Microfiber Mop has over 4,300 highly rated reviews on Amazon with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars. MR. SIGA is a Chinese brand with their products sold in more than 50 countries including Australia, the USA, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Scandinavia. Customers who reviewed this product liked the large surface area of the mop head making cleaning faster as well as the ease with which the heads could be replaced.

The microfibre cloth on the mop head is their latest design being double-sided and plush and comes with three cloth refills. The cloth stays in place with the clip in design and it comes with a dirt removal scrubber so you can remove dirt from the head as cleaning if required.

The mop head sits on a 360-degree swivel pole, making it great for hard to reach areas. The pole has a double locking telescopic system and aside from floors can also be used on stairs, windows and cars.

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Buying a mop

Do I need a mop?

There are a number of positives in using a mop to clean your floors, particularly if they are tile, laminate or hardwood. Floor surfaces can contain germs and mopping helps to sanitise the floor surface. If you have allergies, mopping helps to reduce exposure to potential allergens such as dust and pet fur. Frequent mopping further helps the floor to look clean and provides shine to the surface.

Alternatively, mopping can take a lot of time depending on the surface area size of the floors in your home. In this scenario, it might be preferable to steam clean your floors out of ease and to reduce time spent mopping. The added benefit of a steam mop is there is no need for a separate bucket for your water as steam mops contain a water container that can easily be filled with water as you clean your floors.

What to consider

• Mopping is suitable for a number of floor types, such as tile, laminate and hardwood
• Mopping assists to sanitise the floor surface and keep it clean
• Mopping reduced exposure to allergens such as dust and pet fur
• Frequent mopping provides shine to floor surfaces
• Alternative methods for cleaning the floor surface might be suitable depending on the surface area size of your floors
• Steam cleaning helps to reduce time spent mopping
• Steam cleaning means there is no need for a separate bucket for water and possibly a cleaning chemical
• Steam mops are often lighter and easier to navigate around the home
• Laminate or wooden floors can potentially be damaged by excess water from mopping
• A steam mop is preferable for a laminate or wooden floor as it releases less water and decreases the likelihood of damage or bubbling of the floor surface

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Amazon prices last updated on 19 December, 2024 at 04:00 ameBay prices last updated on 18 December, 2024 at 05:15 pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

• When should I replace my mop?

  You should replace mops made of microfibre after about 500 washes. For cotton ones, you should replace them after 30 washes. You can also retire your mop if the head starts falling apart, the fibres are worn, or the mop starts smelling funky even after a deep clean.

  It's important to regularly replace your mop as this is a breeding ground for bacteria and mould, especially if not properly cleaned.

• Why does my mop stink?

  Mops hold in the moisture to help clean floors and other areas in your home. But a mop sitting for a long period can get stinky due to mould and mildew.

  You can soak your mop in a bucket filled with a cup of vinegar and 1 gallon of water. After 15 minutes, wash the mop using a mild detergent and let it dry completely before using it again.

• How do you deep clean a mop?

  To prolong your mop's lifespan, you should wash the head after each use. Rinse your mop in the sink to remove large dirt and other debris. Put it in the washing machine in a hot setting to kill germs and bacteria.

  If your mop isn't machine-safe, soak it in a bucket with hot water and detergent. Rinse and ring it thoroughly. Then, let it dry completely outdoors.