How to choose a comfortable mop so that your arms and lower back don’t hurt

I still washed the floors by hand. But recently at work I found out that some of our employees switched to mops a long time ago. And they are not going to give them up. I remembered this when I saw a variety of mops in the store, which customers were enthusiastically discussing with the seller. I wanted to try it too, but didn’t immediately make a choice. Because there is plenty to choose from! First, I decided to “bring up the hardware,” so to speak. I learned a lot of useful things. I'm sharing.

Types of modern mops

Stores today offer a variety of types of mops, differing in functionality, shapes, sizes and cleaning methods.

In the selection process, a lot depends on what is important for a woman and is considered useful.

Simple

A primitive T-shaped design that everyone has known since childhood. It has a number of advantages, including environmental friendliness, as it is made entirely of wood. Moreover, it is easy to use. Floor rags are attached to the working handle, which allows you to clean different surfaces.

With fixed sponge attachment

The sponge is securely attached, wrung out mechanically and helps to quickly wash the floors in the apartment. Very functional and lightweight. The cleaning process becomes much easier and time is reduced.

With attachments

Lightweight design with various attachments and a butterfly spin mechanism. Convenient, durable and inexpensive product for high-quality cleaning.

Rope

It has a telescopic, very comfortable handle with tightly twisted ropes at the end. They form a circle or oval.

The kit usually includes a bucket with two compartments, which allows you to avoid bending down to wring out the ropes. However, the spin process is quite weak, which is why too much moisture remains on the material. As a result, many housewives observe streaks on the floor after it dries.

Steam

A modern and very convenient gadget. Not only washes floors, but also disinfects them at the same time. The steam device can also treat upholstered furniture, windows and other surfaces in the house.

Reference! The only disadvantage of modern steam mops with high functionality is their high cost.

Otherwise, these are ideal devices for cleaning that can make life much easier for housewives.

What to look for to choose a comfortable mop

Convenience when washing floors is an important component of fast and high-quality cleaning. A woman should not feel like a hostage to her own home. Putting things in order should be a pleasure, not a feeling of burden. High-quality mops can serve for many years and be an inconspicuous helper in the home. Mops made from low-quality materials break very quickly.

• The first thing you should pay attention to is the material from which the mop is made. On the goods market you can find products made of aluminum, plastic and wood.

Reference! Lighter materials are popular: plastic and aluminum. Wood is more environmentally friendly, but it is heavier and must be well processed so that a splinter does not accidentally get under the skin.

• Functionality is also an important selection criterion. Note - Will it be possible to treat hard-to-reach places without additional manipulations?. For example, under low furniture and in other corners of the room.
• Spin method. Please specify how easy is it to squeeze washing material. And also, is it possible to do this without bending over, without touching your hands to a wet sponge or ropes.

What mops do housewives find most comfortable?

Based on reviews from experienced housewives, experts have compiled a unique rating of popular types of mops. Each of them helps solve cleaning problems and does it quickly, without much effort. All that remains is to choose a suitable “assistant” for yourself.

Of course, these conclusions are not absolute. Each of us will be able to supplement it with our own experience and impressions. But when choosing, this information may be useful to you.

• Leifheit 57023. This model is considered by housewives to be the best product among butterfly-type designs.

• Leifheit 56710. Possesses unsurpassed lightness, compactness and convenience use.

• Vileda "1-2 Spray" 140622. The perfect mop for delicate cleaning, with moisture spray.

• HAUSMANN HM-4. Best Design with mechanical spin.

• DOMCRAFT universal SIMPLE. Absorbs moisture perfectly and leaves no streaks.

Instead of bending my back with a rag in my hands, I also decided to buy a mop. I now know the best models, I’ll look at specific prices in stores and start cleaning with it. Do you have experience using mops?