There are a few factors to consider when shopping for a spin mop. Here’s what experts recommended I keep in mind when curating this list.
All of the spin mops below are either direction recommendations from our experts or NBC Select staff members and/or have at least a 4-star average rating from 500 reviews or more on Amazon.
The popular O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop comes recommended by both Walsh and Will Cotter, the founder of cleaning services company Happy Cleans, who like how efficient it is. It has a foot-activated spinning mechanism built in. The dirty water filters through the spin chamber and into the blue container next to it. This way, you keep the unused water separate and uncontaminated. The mop handle connects to the microfiber mop head, which is replaceable and machine washable, so you can buy multiple ones and clean them as you go. Plus, the mop head is made of fringe microfiber threads, which make it easy to maneuver and clean small areas and corners. The one drawback is the lack of wheels, which makes it somewhat harder to move around.
This spin mop from Libman, which has a 4.4-star average rating from 2,310 reviews on Amazon, has separate compartments for both clean and dirty water, and comes with multiple microfiber mop attachments, so you can use one to mop around the house and another to dry the floors right after. It has a sturdy steel handle that you push down to spin and wring the machine-washable mop head, rather than pushing down with your foot. The bucket lacks wheels but it does have one large handle that attaches to each end, making it easy to maneuver when filled with gallons of water.
This spin mop and bucket duo has a push-down-to-spin system, so you don’t need to use your foot. It also has a handle on the entire bucket, individual spin chamber and a folding extendable handle you can pull to move the bucket. Since it has two wheels on one end, you don’t have to carry it around the house. The side of the bucket has a hose attachment that lets you drain water directly from the bucket into the toilet instead of manually pouring it out. In addition to mopping, however, you can use the microfiber mop head to clean dust, oil and hair, according to the brand. It has a 4-star average rating from 2,589 reviews on Amazon.
The True and Tidy spin mop system, which has a 4.3-star average rating from 913 reviews on Amazon, has a much simpler design than some of the other options on this list, with a small square-shaped mop head and bucket, which is different from most of the mops on this list. The bucket has dual water compartments built into the bottom rather than sitting at the top like other mops. The True and Tidy also has a manual spin system, rather than a foot-operated one and the microfiber mop head is more of a pad rather than the usual fringe-style mop head. The bottom of the bucket also has a small drain plug to let out the dirty mop water.
This wheeled spin mop bucket system has a collapsible handle that you can pull to move the bucket when it’s filled with water. This means you don’t have to worry about water accidentally splashing around as you maneuver it around your space. It has an extendable and adjustable handle that you push down on to spin the mop head. In addition to multiple microfiber mop heads, it comes with a large round scrub brush, so you can do a more thorough clean on your floor and get rid of sticky debris or grime. It has a 4.3-star average rating from 1,695 reviews on Amazon.
This spin mop from Casabella is an affordable spin mop option and offers many of the same features as the others on this list, including a dual water bucket system that separates dirt and clean water, multiple handles and a foot-activated spin mechanism. With a 4.3-star average rating from 438 reviews at Home Depot, the mop and bucket set has a detachable machine-washable microfiber head. The best part, however, is that the buckets are stackable, so you can place one in the other and save on space in your storage room.
There are a few additional factors to be mindful of when shopping for a spin mop. Here’s what experts recommend.
All of the spin mops on this list have either a hand- or foot-activated spinning mechanism. While both have the same purpose, which one you choose depends on your preferences and/or physical ability. You may find that one is more strenuous or tiring than the other, so consider which ones may be best for you.
If you have a particularly small home or apartment and don’t have much room for storage or closet space, then a large wheeled spin mop may not be the best fit. In that case, it’s best to opt for one that is stackable, so you can have room to store it next to other common household appliances, such as a broom or vacuum.
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I’m a commerce editor at NBC Select, where I cover cleaning appliances and other home-related topics. I’ve written about the best steam cleaners, how to clean grout and how to shop for dishwasher detergent. I spoke with cleaning experts for guidance and product recommendations for this story.
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