The 8 best mops to clean all floors in 2025

The best mop will be something that wipes away spills, removes dirt, and doesn’t pass germs around from surface to surface.It’s lightweight, easy to maneuver, and, hopefully, affordable.

Or, at least worth the investment.To help you shop for the best one for (1) your space and (2) your cleaning needs, Post Wanted tested 7 mops from top brands like Bissell and Swiffer to put well-reviewed models head-to-head (or, rather, solution-to-floor).We’ve been using some models for upwards of four years, while others were recently paraded around our hard floors.Nevertheless, each mop has been tested for at least two weeks.

“You’ll want a mop that is high quality and versatile, as I always say, you get what you pay for,” Melissa Maker, founder of Toronto-based cleaning service, Clean My Space (and author of her brand’s accompanying cleaning book), told the New York Post.“A cheaper, flimsy mop can’t tackle ground in dirt and it’s not going to last you a long time.

You also want a mop that suits your lifestyle and the kind of flooring you have; a pet parent with laminate will need a different mop than someone who has no pet and all tile.”Additionally, Maker highlights the 411 on mops — including what to look for and how to best use them — in our in-depth FAQ section.Pros:Cons:Perhaps you were expecting a BISSELL, Swifer or another big name brand in our top spot, but the PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop has sold more than 8,000 times this month for a reason.The steam mop is exceptional at removing dirt from hard surfaces, including hardwood floors.

It has a swivel head that’s excellent at pivoting around chair legs and other pieces of furniture.We also like that it’s low enough to reach underneath sofas.

The head can be removed and placed with different tools for other types of cleaning, including upholstered furniture, windows, and even carpet because of its use of steam.There are two other versions of the steam mop, but this is our favorite (and the...