10 Best Mops of 2025, Tested by Cleaning Experts
These top-tested mops make vinyl, hardwood and tile floors shinier than ever!
We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.
Even the best vacuum can’t always handle spills, sticky spots or everyday grime, and that’s where the right mop comes in. Today’s top mops are a far cry from the sloppy ones of yesteryear. They feature convenient designs like microfiber pads that are washable or disposable and onboard cleaning solution canisters that make wet cleaning easier. There are even robot mops that do the work for you, hybrid vacuum mops that pick up debris while scrubbing and steam mops that sanitize without any chemicals.
At the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, we test mops of all kinds on a variety of flooring surfaces. We evaluate how well they clean, how easy they are to assemble, use and store, plus gather real-world feedback from staff and consumer testers. These are the best mops for keeping everything from vinyl and tile to hardwood looking spotless.
Pros
- Extra-large, pivoting-and-locking head
- Grabs and traps the finest dust
- Can be used wet or dry
- Collapsible design for easy storage
Cons
- Cloths are not reusable; refills must be purchased
The newest Swiffer Sweeper impressed us in the Lab with a sturdier, telescoping pole, a collapsible design for easy storage and a locking head that makes cleaning floors, baseboards, walls and tight spaces effortless. Unlike older versions, the mop head stays firmly in place while scrubbing, so sticky spills, tracked-in dirt and dried-on messes are less frustrating to tackle.
This 2-in-1 tool comes with five dry cloths and six pre-moistened microfiber wet cloths that trap dust, dirt and hair, though they are brand-specific and need to be replaced with each use. Safe for all floor surfaces, the Swiffer Sweeper pivots and locks at 90º, letting you dry-dust vertical surfaces like walls and baseboards in addition to most flooring types. In our testing, its combination of sturdiness, versatility and convenience made it one of the easiest and most reliable mops to use on a daily basis. And because it has no sharp edges and the pole can be shortened, it's aslo a fun and safe way to get kids cleaning too.
Type: Dry dust and wet mop | Mop-head type: Disposable dry and wet cloths | Mop-head width: 15" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
Bona Premium Microfiber Floor Mop
Pros
- Can be used for wet cleaning and dry dusting
- Wide cleaning head takes reusable pads
- Telescoping pole
Cons
- Requires applying a separate cleaner to the floor
We chose the versatile Bona Microfiber Mop as our best value pick, because it comes with two washable, reusable and interchangeable pads for dry dusting and wet mopping — no refills required.
The fluffy pad has short and long fibers to pick up dust, pet hair and other fine debris. The looped wet cleaning pad has scrubber strips to loosen grime while the center section absorbs and locks it away. Both attach easily to the wide mop head that has soft, flexible corners to prevent damaging woodwork and furniture.Overall, we've found Bona mops to be lightweight, highly maneuverable and easy to use. The telescoping handle adjusts for short or tall users, and the pads hold up well to repeated washing. For wet cleaning, you'll need to pair the mop with one of Bona’s spray floor cleaners.
Type: Dry dust and wet mop | Mop-head type: Washable and reusable microfiber pads | Mop-head width: 16.5" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop Kit
Pros
- Easy and neat to use
- Has two spray nozzles for even application
- Cleaning solution comes in two scents and for wood floors
Cons
- Need to buy replacement pads, cleaner and batteries
Swiffer’s PowerMop, a Good Housekeeping Seal star, takes all the benefits and convenience of the traditional Swiffer WetJet and kicks them up a notch with an innovative disposable pad that has hundreds of scrubbing strips to clean faster, more deeply and last longer than standard Swiffer pads.
In our tests, we found both of Swiffer's cleaning solutions — wood and multipurpose (available in two scents) — to be effective and quick-drying, something we especially liked for cleaning hardwood floors. There are two spray nozzles for even application and the pads are absorbent and picked up and locked in the ketchup we smeared on our test floors without spreading it. The PowerMop is easy to assemble and maneuver and after cleaning, simply peel off the pad and toss it.
This kit includes the mop, two pads, one bottle of solution and two AA batteries. The solution bottle isn’t refillable, and only Swiffer PowerMop cartridges and pads can be used.
Type: Wet spray mop | Mop-head type: Disposable pads | Mop-head width: 15" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
RELATED: The Genius Swiffer Hack That Will Save You From Future Frustration
Bona Hardwood Floor Premium Spray Mop
Pros
- Large mop head for good coverage
- Pads held up well to washing
- Cleaning canister is refillable
Cons
- Handle may be long for some
We like this Bona spray cleaner-and-mop combination for its simple, effective design. It comes with a full cartridge of solution that’s easy to remove and refill with any Bona formula, plus a washable, reusable microfiber pad.
In our tests, the mop dispensed a fine, even mist, lifted stuck-on grime and dried stains and left minimal moisture behind so floors dried quickly. The pads held up well to repeated washing, making this a durable, long-lasting option.
Soft bumper corners on the wide mop head help protect walls and furniture from accidental bumps, while the ergonomic pole features a soft grip for comfort during scrubbing. The pole length may be a bit long for some users, but a pull-out loop at the top makes it easy to hang for storage.
Type: Wet spray mop | Mop-head type: Washable and reusable microfiber pad | Mop-head width: 16.75" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood and laminate
RELATED: 7 Best Hardwood Floor Cleaners
O-Cedar EasyWring RinseClean Microfiber Spin Mop & Bucket
Pros
- Separates clean from dirty water
- Wrings thoroughly
- Telescoping pole
Cons
- May be difficult to store
- Need to apply cleaner to the floor or use O'Cedar's drop-in pack
Spin mops and buckets are a hit with consumers, but one dirty little secret remains: What happens with many of them is that you're dipping a dirty mop into the clean detergent solution so you end up "cleaning" with dirty water. That's not the case with O'Cedar's EasyWring RinseClean system and its dual tank approach.
Fill the reservoir with clean water and allow it to drain into the top bucket. After mopping, rewet and spin the mop to send the dirty water into the separate tank below. The top bucket refills automatically with clean water for the next pass.
In our tests, we found the mop with its telescoping pole easy to use and wring thoroughly. The mop head is also hefty, with fibers all around for 360º cleaning. When you're done, remove it and toss it in the washing machine. Just note: The whole thing takes up a bit of storage space and you can't add liquid cleaner to the bucket; it must be applied directly on the floor or you must drop one of O'Cedar's concentrated cleaning packs into the bucket.
Type: Microfiber wet mop | Mop-head type: Microfiber strings | Mop-head diameter: 13.3" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
Bissell SpinWave Hard Floor Spin Mop
Pros
- Corded for continuous cleaning
- Pads are washable and reusable
- Easy to carry and store
Cons
- Round pads may not get completely into corners
Bissell's SpinWave can be used to wet clean or dry buff floors with either plain water or Bissell's cleaner. It's corded for non-stop power and comes with two sets of round, washable and reusable microfiber pads — one set for scrubbing and one for buffing.
The cleaning solution dispenses when you press the trigger, so you control how wet the floors get — a plus when cleaning hardwood. And it's not a steamer, so we're okay recommending it for hardwood and laminate floors. But because the pads are round, they likely won't get into corners. However, it is easy to carry and store.
Type: Electric wet spray mop | Mop-head type: Washable and reusable microfiber pads | Mop-head width: 14" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
Tineco Floor ONE S3 Cordless Floor Cleaner
Pros
- Intuitive floor cleaning and self-cleaning functions
- Largest capacity dirty water tank tested
- Self-propelled for easy pushing
Cons
- Battery takes up to five hours to fully charge
Performance-wise, this Tineco ONE S3 has proved to be a superstar vacuum mop, earning great cleaning scores and acing our dry debris pick-up and tank-capacity evaluations. It also had the largest capacity dirty water tank tested.
We like that this model automatically increased water and suction when it sensed more debris and automatically upped the water it used during the self-clean cycle if it sensed a dirty brush roll. The dirty water tank separates out the dry debris for neater emptying, too.
Other useful features include the LED display that alternates colors as the suction changes and the app, which is great for checking on cleaning performance and troubleshooting errors. It's self-propelled for easy pushing, however the battery takes about five hours to completely charge.
Type: Electric dry vacuum and wet mop | Mop-head type: Microfiber roller | Mop-head width: 9" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
RELATED: 5 Best Vacuum-Mop Combos
Pros
- Cleans up to 1,000 square feet on a single charge
- Wet- and dry-mopping capabilities
- Square shape gets into corners
- Works with voice commands through Amazon Alexa
Cons
- Can take longer than mopping by hand
- More expensive than traditional mops
If cleaning floors is one task you'd happily relinquish, a robot mop may be a solution. We've tested many iRobot vacuums in the GH Cleaning Lab — along with an earlier version of this robot mop — all with great results. There's an app for even more features and functions, and it can work through voice commands via Amazon Alexa.
The Braava Jet includes dry sweeping cloths to grab pet hair and dust bunnies, as well as two types of wet cleaning pads: disposable and reusable. While most robot mops clean with plain water, this one uses warm water and iRobot's own cleaner to moisten grime for the wet pad to remove so it's actually cleaning.
Its small footprint and square shape allows it to go places larger robot mops can't — like into corners. It can clean up to 1,000 square feet on a single charge. Like all robot mops, it's expensive and takes longer to clean an area than it would take you by hand.
Type: Robotic wet mop | Mop-head type: Washable and reusable pads and disposal pads | Mop-head width: 10" | Suitable floor types: Sealed hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and laminate
RELATED: 7 Best Robot Mops
Reliable Steamboy Pro 300CU Steam Floor Mop
Pros
- Produces steam on demand
- Easy to get in corners
- Has water filter to remove impurities to prevent clogging
Cons
- Does not have continuous steam option
- Not for use on wood or very delicate or easily damaged floors
The irons and clothes steamers we've tested from Reliable are steaming champs, so it's no surprise to us that this Steamboy Pro is among the best steam mops we've tested. It removed sticky stains from our test floors with ease and its triangular swivel head and scrub brush got into corners for a deep clean. With four reusable microfiber pads, you'll have plenty to get the job done.
The Steamboy Pro's slim design and large handle make it easy to carry and store. It releases steam on demand when you press the trigger, giving you more control over the steam output, however, it does not have a continuous steam option. There's also a water filter to remove impurities to prevent clogging.
Still, we don't recommend using any steam mop on hardwood or laminate floors. There's a carpet freshening attachment, though we've never found these particularly effective on any steamer we've tested.
Type: Electric steam mop | Mop-head type: Washable and reusable microfiber pad | Mop-head width: 10.5" triangular | Suitable floor types: Sheet vinyl, tile and stone
RELATED: 8 Best Steam Mops
Libman Nitty Gritty Roller Mop
Pros
- Built-in scrub brush and heavy-duty cleaning surface
- Sturdy steel handle
- Replaceable sponge head
Cons
- Shouldn't be used with bleach or bleach-containing cleaners
- May not fit in all buckets
For those who prefer a sponge mop, this one from Libman is a sturdy, well-made choice. It has a large head with a two-layer sponge to draw in dirt and a built-in brush to scrub stuck-on messes and tile grout so it's like getting multiple tools in one.
The wringing mechanism worked well in our tests to squeeze out excess water; simply pull up the steel handle on the pole and your hands stay dry. When the sponge head is no longer useable, simply pop it out and replace it. It's recommended to avoid using bleach cleaners to keep the sponge intact. The mop's long, rectangular head also may not fit all buckets.
Type: Sponge mop | Mop-head type: Replaceable sponge | Mop-head width: 10" (sponge), 8.5" (scrub brush) | Suitable floor types: Vinyl, tile, stone and laminate floors
How we test mops
It may seem like there isn't much to testing a mop, but not so. When we test mops in the GH Cleaning Lab, our evaluations begin the minute we open the box or package. We assess how easy the mops are to assemble, giving additional points to those that don't need any assembly at all.
We evaluate how easy the pads, mop heads and cleaner bottles are to attach, remove, replace and, when appropriate, refill. The length of the handle is examined to determine if it will work equally well for tall and short users and whether or not the mop will be a challenge to store.
Then we put them to work. Dry mops are evaluated for how much pre-applied dust and hair they pick up from our Lab's wood, vinyl, laminate, ceramic tile and natural stone test floor panels. We even note whether the dirt clings to the mop or falls from it as it's carried around.
Wet mops are tested on the same flooring surfaces for how well they remove scuffs, greasy grime and dried spills like chocolate syrup or soda. Whenever possible, we also test the mops in real home settings with consumer testers to see how easily they reach under low-profile furniture and how easy they are to store.
For water-sensitive surfaces like finished hardwood floors that shouldn't get overly wet, we assess how much liquid the mop puts down on the floor and how long the floor takes to dry after cleaning. Wringing mechanisms are also tested for how much water they remove.
Finally, any washable pads or mop heads are laundered multiple times and reattached to make sure they continue to perform after laundering.
In our last test of 11 vacuum mops, we cleaned up over 143 dry and wet messes, and in a previous test of 15 steam mops, 14 tests were conducted on each mop for a total of over 200 assessments. These numbers don't even include the one-off tests of new mops that come our way all year long for our Good Housekeeping Seal applicants or that enter our yearly Cleaning Awards.
But the testing doesn't stop there. We keep the mops in our Cleaning Lab when we need to clean up testing spills and messes to see how they hold up and perform over time and even loan them out to other GH Institute Labs when they need one.
What to look for when shopping for a mop
✔️ Dry vs. wet: A dry mop is a great cleaning tool to quickly nab dirt and debris before wet mopping. It can also dust baseboards, moldings, even walls. If storage space is a concern, some mops have the option of wet and dry pads that attach to the mop and are interchangeable.
✔️ Mop-head width: Mops with a large head can cover more ground and help cut down on cleaning time but may not be able to navigate corners, around furniture legs and smaller spaces as easily as a more compact mop head. And they take up more storage space — all important factors to consider.
✔️ Disposable vs. washable mop pads: Disposable mop cloths are convenient and take the worry out of wondering if your mop is sanitary. However, you will need to buy refills when you run out and there is the issue of adding trash to the landfill. Washable mop cloths and heads can be used over and over. Simply toss the reusable cloth in the wash and dry per the manufacturer's directions.
✔️ Cost of refills: Most mops with disposable cloths require refills specific to the mop brand, and some also require a cleaning solution refill. Over time both of these can get pricey but may be a good option for someone who does not want to worry about storing a damp mop or likes the convenience of disposables.
✔️ Replacement heads: With repeated use over a long period of time, mops become dingy and may lose their effectiveness. You may want to consider a mop that has a replaceable head option so that when it’s time for a new mop, you can replace the head rather than the whole mop.
✔️ Type of floor: When shopping for a mop, make sure the mop-head material and any cleaning solution it may come with are recommended for your floor. Certain types of floors like hardwood or natural stone may not be compatible with all cleaning solutions or harsh scrubbers. If you’re in doubt, be sure to check with the flooring brand as some types of mops, such as steam mops, can void the warranty if the floor gets damaged from it.
Carolyn Forté brings more than 40 years of experience as a consumer products expert to her role as executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Care and Cleaning Lab. Using deep analytical testing and writing expertise in appliances, cleaning, textiles and organizational products, she produces cleaning and home care advice for GH, has authored numerous books and bookazines for the brand and partners with the American Cleaning Institute to co-produce the Discover Cleaning Summits. She holds a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences from Queens College, City University of New York.
Jamie Ueda is a consumer products expert with over 17 years of experience in areas of product development and manufacturing. She has held leading roles at both mid-size consumer goods companies and one of the most notable and largest apparel brands in the world. Jamie has contributed to several of the GH Institute Labs, including Kitchen Appliances, Media and Tech, Textiles and Home Appliances. In her free time she enjoys cooking, traveling, and working out.
Readers Also Read
The Best Vacuum-Mop Combos
The Best Mops for Hardwood Floors
The Best Steam Mops
The Best Vacuum Cleaners
