Floor Mops - Professional

Anyone who believes that a mop is just a wooden stick with a crossbar has completely lagged behind life. The modern range of such devices is so huge and constantly expanding that going to the store for a purchase can be quite understandably lost. For example, there are such floor mops - professional, household, semi-professional. And they noticeably differ in device, materials, functionality, method of application. Surprising?

In this article we will talk about professional models and household ones, with the help of which cleaning becomes almost a pleasure. Consider what their varieties are.

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How to choose?

When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of the mop and the material from which it is made. Complete with many devices are a variety of nozzles.

First of all, you need to find out if you need only a floor mop, or if you also need equipment for washing windows, cleaning carpets and performing other cleaning work.

The practicality of the device is affected by the length of its handle and the possibility of its adjustment. The greatest convenience is for mops with a telescopic handle, which are adjustable for human height. Some professional floor mops have a spray bottle for liquid products at the bottom of the handles.

Important! You should choose a mop, for the manufacture of which a durable and high-quality material is used:

• The life of cheap plastic is very short, and the product will have to be changed.
• And if metal or impact-resistant plastic is used to make the handle, you can change a variety of nozzles, while the material will not be destroyed.

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Nozzles

In a usual rag mop there is a huge inconvenience - the rag will have to be pressed manually. Many modern housewives are not at all eager to perform this dirty and tedious procedure, so mops appeared on modern gadgets - removable or non-removable nozzles having various shapes, sizes and methods of application.

Rope mop

Such a mop and rope nozzle comes with a special bucket, in which there is a device for pressing. It can be presented in the form of a conventional cylindrical basket with holes or a built-in centrifuge, to bring it into motion you need to press the foot on the pedal.

Important! Mop is a round removable rotating nozzle on which rope strands made of microfiber or cotton are fixed.

Pros:

• A worn mop can be replaced.
• The nozzle tolerates washing well in the washing machine.
• It is very convenient to use such a device.

Minuses:

• Spin is not very high quality, so this option is not suitable for washing laminate or natural wood.

Important! One of the varieties of such equipment is a mop flounder. Its nozzles are made of different materials, it is very convenient to use. The main disadvantage is that the flushing mop is expensive enough.

Sponge rollers

Such a common device includes a telescopic handle and a removable nozzle: a roller and a squeezing device.

Important! Before using such a mop for the first time, the sponge is soaked for several hours in warm water.

Pros:

• Low cost.
• Existence of an automatic extraction.
• Sponges are characterized by excellent absorbency.
• Using a roller, you can easily get rid of dust, wool, hair.
• Versatility - this product is used not only for cleaning the floor, but also for cleaning the carpet.

Minuses:

• The sponge, constantly in a wet state, disappears elasticity, it is difficult to squeeze and collect water .;
• If the sponge has dried, it must always be soaked before use.

Mobile platform

In order to perform household cleaning, a rectangular platform is usually used, the length of which is 30-40 cm.

Important! The length of professional floor mops is more than half a meter; the shape can be square or triangular.

Velcro, snaps or pockets are used to secure the nozzles on the platform. For their manufacture is used polyester, cotton, sponge, microfiber, etc.

Pros:

• Due to the small thickness of the platform, it is possible to clean in hard to reach places, for example, the floor under the sofa.
• Long service life.
• A wide variety of nozzles for different coatings.
• Nozzles can be washed easily.

Minuses:

• Velcro attachments are sometimes difficult to remove.
• Not all household options have an automatic spin.

Steam Mop

This option costs separately. It is used not only for cleaning, but also for disinfection. At the same time, chemicals are not used, which is of great importance in the presence of allergy sufferers or small children in the house. The design of the device has a steam generator, due to which there is a conversion of water into steam, which is supplied under pressure to the nozzle. For the steam generator to work, the device must be connected to the network.

Important! When using a steam mop, be sure to follow the instructions.

Pros:

• Cleaning is carried out very carefully, while the ingrained mold and dirt are destroyed.
• Hot steam disinfects the surface.
• You can clean not only the floor, but also upholstered furniture, facades of cabinets and other interior items.

Minuses:

• The price is quite high.
• Before you start washing, the floor is best vacuumed.
• If the appliance is not used correctly, burns may result.
• Not suitable for laminate and parquet.

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Recommendations for use:

• A mop with synthetic fibers is best used for dry cleaning. This option is inexpensive, but at the same time, the work will be much easier. If necessary, you can throw a rag and use the device for wet cleaning. Such an instrument can easily clean the tile or corrugated linoleum.
• The purpose of the rubber nozzles is to comb through medium-length carpets. They can also be used for mopping and sweeping garden paths.
• Rope models are chosen if wet cleaning is constantly required. Optimally, if the ropes have a length of 30-45 cm. The nozzles can be washed with a washing machine, or you can simply replace them with new ones.

Important! Rope mops are not suitable for washing marble, linoleum and laminate. It is best to choose advanced options that come with rag holders.

• The design of a quality tool is very complex. It includes a handle, nozzles and fasteners. Before making a purchase, you should check the reliability of the fasteners.
• The greatest convenience is for models with a telescopic handle that can be adjusted to fit your height.
• If you need to remove a hard corrugated surface, you should choose a tool that has a monolithic body.

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As you can see, choosing a mop is not so simple. In this case, it is necessary to take into account a lot of nuances, starting with additional devices and ending with the type of removable surfaces. We are sure that our article helped you figure everything out and choose exactly what you need.