Expert's Guide to The Best Spray Mops

A good spray mop easily tackles small messes and routine cleanings without a bulky bucket. Our favorite scrubbed away the competition.
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[@mynameissang]

Now this is exactly the kind of content that I most appreciate the internet for

[@karenleemallonee684]

I used to be a Hospital Housekeeper/E.A. We started using Microfiber Mops just about 25 years ago. Of course there was no spray option, our mop pads sat in a solution of cleaner & disinfectant on our cleaning cart. I always enjoyed using them, as I remember, the floors definitely always need to be properly swept, we had dust pads for that also!! Wow, now I'm old & would love to try the new O'Cedar Spay Mop...it looks like a good one!!! 👍👍

[@cshubs]

Only on ATK would I consider watching a video about mops.

[@bnbronstein]

Someone hasn't discovered Project Farm then (no shade at ATK love both)

[@Xelbiuj_1988]

@@bnbronstein Was about to comment this.

[@sandiwalker761]

Same here!

[@SoleEpiphany]

@@bnbronsteinlove Project Farm, but you can’t deny the large crew of ATK and CC are certainly trustworthy and a great test bed as well, they’ve all saved a lot of us a lot of money 😉

[@Snooze_Addict]

This kind of mop is a must have for day to day maintenance.

[@LaciElliott-nb9mk]

Adam,Julia,Bridgett,Chris,Jack all have a place in my heart ❤️ they had a major part in raising me to be the over achiever that I am in the kitchen, making great food and memories for my own babies ❤❤❤❤

[@deniseheins2133]

I have the Rubbermaid at the far end and I've had it 4 or 5 years and absolutely love it.

[@CantankerousDave]

I have one too, but does your solution bottle crumple from suction the more you spray, or is that just mine?

[@deniseheins2133]

@@CantankerousDave - no, it doesn't.

[@diligent_seeker]

@@CantankerousDave My Bona one does, and it is annoying.

[@babujai1]

@@CantankerousDave Mine does, too. Also, I think I need new pads. The ones that came with the mop aren't as absorbent as they used to be. I probably washed them wrong.

[@timturkkan]

Have the Rubbermaid and it is great and the pads are washable!

[@ThePackers36]

Perfect timing for my situation right now!

[@AdamBechtol]

I've bought that one, one downside is it gets bent over time, so that the whole flat surface doesn't make contact, just the center. And a little bother to switch the mops sometimes. Another thing is the little rubber stopper that keeps the water from dripping out gets loose easily. Don't store it in a garage with water in it where it might freeze. But it was likely the cheapest one on a fairly common (but evil, shop elsewhere if you can) internet shopping website. Also: A nice tip, I like to put a few drops of mint essential oil when filling it up, gives the whole house a nice clean scent.

[@annleland6422]

I really like O-Cedar. Use it mainly for cleaning kitchen floor.

[@Vyse86]

Been using an O-Cedar spray mop for years. It's been fantastic.

[@95SLE]

I have a Rubbermaid Commercial spray mop that I have had since 2017 and it is still going strong.

[@bloodgain]

I already had microfiber mops before there were refillable spray mops with washable heads. I've considered getting one, but the nice thing about a separate spray bottle is you can adjust the spray pattern, and if it stops working, you just buy a new sprayer. The mop itself will last decades. Whatever you get, look and see if you can buy aftermarket generic replacement pads for it. Having a few spare pads around to swap out before the dirty ones get to the wash is really convenient, especially if you clean up frequent messes from kids or pets. You can often buy a 10-pack of generic replacements for the price of one name brand.

[@marambula]

The chosen winner in this video has a proprietary pad design. I (like you) have a simple swivel mop without a sprayer and bought a 16-20pk microfiber pads for $15. These commercials don’t help people learn better ways to use their mop, and without using multiple mop pads we just spread dirt around the floor. Many microfiber pads is the way to go. Whichever mops are easiest to get a bunch of inexpensive pads is the real winner.

[@upscalebohemian5372]

@@marambula There are lots of generic pad options for it on Amazon.

[@danbev8542]

Crazy Environmentalist here. I’m considering trying to get cotton diapers to use instead of the ocean-polluting microfiber.

[@maggieward1892]

I love my O cedar mop. Have had it got over 10 years still going strong! Original pads too!’

[@karenhackney9920]

I bought the winner last year for my son’s dorm room. Worked out great!

[@zaraboz999]

O-Cedar is called Vileda in Canada and other countries.

[@joecamps1119]

If you have a puppy the O'Cedar is a game changer for potty accidents!

[@kareninalabama]

Love the washable pads!

[@rjbowman37664]

I've had that O-Cedar one for a little over a year and love it!

[@nyanuwu4209]

I actually happen to be needing a new mop so I clicked. Funny thing is I had the O-Cedar Spin Mop waiting in my cart... Now do a vacuum video. I'm in the market there too.

[@alissahartlaub4445]

I love the o cedar spin mop! Works so much better then the spray mops

[@Miss.C.]

That’s the mop I have. The pole is a little flimsy but hasn’t broken. I like I can use my own solution and wash the cleaning pad that is very durable. The top to my solution container broke and when I reached out to Ocedar the mailed me new one. 👍🏻

[@beanieduchet2928]

Adam you're the best !

[@davidjones535]

I have the O'Cedar mop for about two years or more and I ready like it the best part is when the head gets dirty just throw in the wash and you can use any cleaning liquid you want just add water , well worth the little money they want for it and you can buy extra heads .

[@cyndim8785]

I love my bona mop. It gets the job done in half of the time.

[@rebaseymour1810]

I’ve had this one and the generation before it. It was fantastic!!!

[@kn3390]

Same! I wish the new generation had as big a reservoir as the old one, though.

[@frugallyretired9960]

O Cedar is my favorite.

[@midlifemom5829]

I use O'Cedar and like it

[@SummitHill79]

I have the O-Cedar mop. It is great for everything but dried on spills. It needs some kind of scrubbing pad attachment.

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

now a video on the best spray solution!

[@kevinreylek2366]

I've never been disappointed when buying an ATK winner.

[@nickr831]

o cedar must make good cleaning products. they won the dish scrub brush video too and I bought that brush. I have a spin mop so this is a tough sell. I personally like the bucket and classic mop especially with the spin mop

[@puggirl415]

I have the Libman spray mop and I like it a lot. The only thing that doesn't work for me is the pads have really strong velcro so it sometimes hurts your fingers to pull the old pad off. That and you really can't put just any kind of cleaner in the mop. I would usually put a diluted concentrate in mine but my friend put in some diluted citra-solve in his and over time it wouldn't spray out of the sprayer anymore.

[@BewildaJane]

I wish they'd tested for durability. I went through three O'Cedars breaking in a year before I got a Bona. It's lasted for eight years and is still going strong.

[@jrmint2]

This is the kind of review I'm looking for. I really wish ATK had discussed the merits of the other mops.

[@kathrinlancelle3304]

How did the Bona mop do?

[@busterbrown446]

I agree 100%. I bought the OCedar to go around the baseboards where my Bissel floor cleaner didn't reach. I use one side for cleaning and the other side for drying. I purchased additional covers. They wash beautifully and you can use any cleaning solution you like. Highly recommend.

[@rogereverett4467]

That’s the one I have. Cool.

[@YoSpiff]

I have one of those O Cedar mops for about a year. Love it and the best part is no need to purchase proprietary supplies. Use your own cleaner and toss the heads in the laundry. You didn't mention that.

[@rrad8106]

Good to know! Last year, we bought the Swiffer Wet Jet spray mop kit at the local wholesale club. It's... nice, nice, not thrilling but nice. BUT... Proprietary mop pads and proprietary cleaning solution are just annoying. The second problem is that the sprayer is electronic with the button on the top of the curve on the handle. Every damn time I go to retrieve it from the closet, I hit that damn button and end up spraying whatever is below it! Annoying. I like O-Cedar products. Will look for that when I run out of replacement pads and liquid!

[@maureenmclellan1845]

FYI, you can dip the solution container in hot water and get the cap off. Then refill with another cleaning solution. Reusable pads are available on Amazon. That said, when this one dies, I’ll buy another brand.

[@jac-attack]

Yay! I love this mop!

[@benlefkowitz7090]

This is exactly what I am looking for

[@chellepeterson9719]

I bought the Ocedar promist max several years ago. It doesn't hold up to wear and tear very well. Within 6 months it was leaking where the bottle connects and the trigger started failing.

[@SummitHill79]

Try greasing the o-rings with a little Vaseline

[@natjoy22]

Welp. I just ordered it from Amazon! Thank you!

[@lindaking401]

I just got one from Amazon and there is no velcro to hold the pads on. It also feels cheap. Are there 2 versions of this mop?

[@newkkl]

My people, I own this O-Cedar mop already, and it’s even better than they said. You do not even have to buy special cartridges for the thing-it comes with a bottle you mix your own floor cleaner in. So if you like vinegar water, use it! If you like Method, great! P.S. this company also makes excellent kitchen sponges.

[@drewcipher896]

I just use the Libman Microfiber Wet/Dry Floor Mop with a generic adjustable spray bottle in my hand. lol Cheap and effective.

[@Michael-v3z1s]

Got wood floors consentley cleaning it up .THANKS.

[@HarmonsHarbor]

The O-Cedar pad also flips over effortlessly (without removing), so you can use the second side as a clean “finisher.”

[@lordgarth1]

Id be curious to see you check out the Mobopro mop. It’s a Kickstarter (yuk) but they’ve already built some. Silly think can eat up a dropped cake.

[@theAndromedaStrainiscoming]

Wow, I’ve been watching Adam for a very long time, but I never knew he had legs!

[@veemcee]

What about the spray solution?

[@EmilyAllanPoe]

I do actually like this mop a lot.

[@mangoldm]

For pet cleanups I prefer the Swiffer’s disposable pads.

[@YolandaGarcia-ic4fr]

We quit using spray mops the sprays tend to build up on flooring and also be careful with floor boards. We purchased My Green Mop & we love it using only vinegar & water.

[@CatamaranChannel]

The biggest problem is, most have a weak/plastic connection in the middle of the stick. Which makes it break really fast if you apply a little pressure when cleaning.

[@privatename7797]

Before even clicking the video: The o-cedar is gunna win again isn't it?

[@jennifer4091]

What cleaner does one use in this spray mop that is non toxic?

[@smaloneytuba85]

Vinegar and water

[@marinazagrai1623]

Will try the red one...I had the Swiffer spray mop which lasted a short time, which is I was hesitant to get another one. Anyone with wooden floors, use the BONA brand because it doesn't leave a sticky surface. I am not getting paid for this recommendation.

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

short one would be great for a dedicated around the back of the toilet.

[@WastrelWay]

I don't know. These things are convenient but fragile and require proprietary inserts. I prefer the "traditional" kind. Yes, you have to get yourself a bucket (any 5-gallon bucket works) and wring it out, but it doesn't ever need to be replaced. I may be biased because I used a mop to finance my college education.The one I have did a marvelous job when my GF spilled about a pint of whiskey on the floor the other day. I learned that whiskey is almost as good as Pine-Sol for cleaning the floor, but I have better uses for it.

[@marambula]

Truth about the propriety inserts. Lmao it’s not a mop, it’s a subcrisption model! the best swivel mops are the ones where you can buy a dozen or so inexpensive pads and swap them out doing only small sections per pad depending on how soiled the floor is. Then do a microfiber pad wash load when they are all dirty. the red one they rave about is dumb for it’s cleaning potential and pad design making it most likely to smear dirt all over. but hey it’s a fancy spray bottle i guess. poor form test kitchen.

[@dontwantgetup]

totally agree with you, I use traditional but practical with technological system mop called Tsmine RinseWise , the quality is absolutely the best in all mops I ever used, also the drain system and 4 tanks which 2 are liftable are their characteristic👍👍👍

[@msr1116]

All you need to do is drive through alleyways during move out times to see any number of these discarded by the trash. So many are in usable condition and sometimes the disposable sheets and solution bottle are there as well.

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

I too love theese types mops but it's smearing the mess around yes it picks up some also you can't get into the grooves with theese mops

[@lizcademy4809]

I have a standard Bona mop and a separate bottle of cleaner (bought as a kit). Works fine for me. I wear rubber gloves to wet and rinse the mop head. However ... I have no kids or pets, and I rarely spill things other than a few drops of water.

[@Heightsomethinghuman]

What is in the Bona cleaner?

[@lizcademy4809]

@@Heightsomethinghuman I never bothered to check. I got two bottles and a refill for each in my kit, one for wood floors and one for stone / tile. It works well and I go through it very, very slowly ... I use plain water for basic cleaning, and the cleaner only for really nasty stuff. I very rarely mop my 125 year old oak floors. My Roomba keeps them clean, when I do mop, it's with as little plain water as possible. My philosophy on cleaning chemicals is that's it's better to use a tiny, tiny bit of industrial cleaner as seldom as possible, than to use gallons of "clean, green and sustainable" cleaner every month. It's even better to use a cleaning method that uses no cleansers at all. So, 95% of the time I mop with water only, 5% I use a very tiny amount of Bona cleaner on a wet mop head. I never use pure cleaner. A spray mop does not work for my method ... if I was stuck using one I'd dilute the cleaner.

[@partituravid]

Hmmmm... I'm not a huge "eco-" guy but all those microfiber pads in landfills really add up. Paper towels for most spills, and i find mopping satisfying. Go figure.

[@tomoxfford]

Spray mops sounds like a hair replacement ‘system’ you only see on ads way way past anyone’s bedtime 🤣🤣

[@wadeyyy]

What psycho mops up a spill without sopping it up first?

[@woodstream6137]

O Cedar and Libman have great products and iirc made in usa

[@Funksquanch]

The libman version of this mop is very good. Doesn't look like they tested it.

[@marjeaneking212]

Another feature of O'Cedar is you don't have to buy a certain kind of soap.

[@floief]

I tried to like the spray mops but just couldn't get along with the spray cleaner usually supplied for them. No matter how hard I tried I always had a film on the floor.

[@dontwantgetup]

same bro , if you really want to make a cleaning then you what you actually need is a practical mop, now I use Tsmine RinseWise and it's mop and bucket really satisfied me because of high quality, sometimes we don't need a complex system but a useful item, right?

[@floief]

@@dontwantgetup Exactly. I prefer clean to "it looks clean". I use Spin Mop.

[@TeddyCavachon]

I had to laugh watching this because when I spill something on the floor rather than go it the utility closet for a mop I just reach for one of the stack of microfiber rags I have folded and sitting in a pile by the sink, wet it in the sink, and just get down on the floor and wipe up the mess with it. I takes less time and is less expensive. When I clean the entire 1,500 sq. feet of hardwood floor on each of two levels in my house I use a Bissell wet/dry vacuum which does much better job more efficiently that one of those spray mops does. It’s a good brand which sells replacement parts for the things that wear-out and need replacing.

[@dontwantgetup]

I actually don't use spray mop cause the spray doesn't make any cleaning, it really depends on the mop itself and the clean water. We use Tsmine RinseWise and always keep the house very clean thanks to its drain system and washable mop...❤ only after using could get this satisfaction...💛💚💙

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

I bought the beige on one Amazon for $16, with 3 easy on/off machine washable pads. The only problem? The pads were gray in color, so you didn't know when they needed changed or washed.... weird...

[@kc5077]

I love a good spray mop. Refill it with you own cleaning solution and throw the pads in the washer. Take that $300-1000 vacuum mops.

[@sljackiesmom]

O Cedar really is the best one. I have a Bissell Crosswave, does an okay job but tough to pick up and clean out head and rollers. Swiffer is a toy, it works but not like the O Cedar. I have two steamers also, meh!

[@BlueHen123]

I've used these mops and then went back with my hands and the amount of dirt still on the floor shocked me. These are not for cleaning, more for dusting.

[@msr1116]

I think it's expected or advised to vacuum first then mop the floor. Still, it's double the work.

[@mikenyc1589]

Good for spot clean ups....What about full floor?

[@Kevin15047]

A spin mop would do a better job. But you can get by with just a spray mop. That's all I have but I have a shoe box of an apartment which doesn't have a lot of floor to clean and has so little storage space that even storing basics is an imposition.

[@mikenyc1589]

@@Kevin15047 Did you see how small that mop head is.....just as small as the S3... Where's is the mops our mothers used with the 2 foot long threads ...now that's big enough!!!

[@Kevin15047]

@@mikenyc1589 I'm not talking about size, I'm talking about the way mops work. With the spray mop, that pad just gets dirtier and dirtier until you change it. With a spin mop, the dirt the mop is picking up is constantly being washed off the threads. This is also true of twist mops, and the old school mops you're talking about, particularly if you have two buckets. A spray mop just isn't the best tool for a thorough deep cleaning. But if you use the spray mop regularly, you might not need the thorough deep cleaning.

[@karenughoc2849]

I had the cedar and the sprayer did not work. I in up throwing it out.

[@LoveLee-jz1tj]

I still prefer a spray bottle and a mop like the cedar one. i can make refills and get into morecspaces without the bottle being attached to the mop handle.

[@guchieskitchen]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@mikemcnamara3777]

I mop my bbq with sauce. That’s the kind of video I like.

[@rockys7726]

Looks like Amazon got wind of winning the comparison. The price jumped to $34 already.

[@utz3710]

I I do the job right 👉 the first time. I get down 👇 on my hands 👐 and knees and scrub. I'm old 🧓 school 🚸. 😮😊❤

[@Couchwrecker]

Thank you my puppy attempts to drink mop water. Sometimes he succeeds.

[@rachray83]

Bonar spray trigger is a pain. Just but a hardware spray bottle, fill with solution and use the mop

[@sarih3021]

I have exchanged my Bona mop twice, thinking that the sprayer was defective. Still a problem so I just use a refillable spray bottle with my own solution. Not a fan, wouldn't buy again. Also I was never able to remove the solution bottle without trouble. Mopping is enough of a chore without adding problems with the tool to the process.

[@jayfulf]

What about steam mops!?

[@lee9604]

I bought a Swiffer on sale at Costco and it's great. It's much longer and bigger than the one they are showing with a different pad. It comes with two bottles of solution and plenty of pads.

[@aammssaamm]

Swiffer’s solutions stink like a hell. They must be smoking too much to come up with this kind of stink.

[@AirrowRocket]

How is it a "guide" if they only feature one mop?

[@roofchees9]

Pay for the membership and read the entire comprehensive review on each mop on the website.

[@AirrowRocket]

@@roofchees9 KZbin content headline reads "Expert's Guide to The Best Spray Mops". Either you deliver on your headline or you don't. They didn't.

[@roofchees9]

@@AirrowRocketthey are under zero obligation to meet your standards. They told you there pick for a mop. If you want to know more pay for a subscription. Pretty simple concept for most people.

[@ruthm8931]

Oh shoot, I just bought the Bona mop last week :-( Back to Amazon I go...

[@DoughboyGod]

🥷💸🎂💸🥷

[@stamps4fungin]

I would want one where I can wash the pad. Or just put on a microfiber cloth of my own.

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Ok mop with a spray mop or Swiffer or a flat mop of you're choice for a while then take a new spin mop and on a allready clean floor and use it to mop look how dirty you're floors are even after there cleaned using those flat mops

[@zenon3021]

spray mops are sooo 1990's. I use a commercial steam cleaner, mwahahaha

[@gardenhappy4]

Dump them all. Get a steam mop. Bissell makes a good one. Especially great in the bathroom.

[@bloodgain]

I love my steamer for many uses, including most hard floors. However, you shouldn't steam wood floors or saturate them with water, so spray and a microfiber mop are the best option.

[@gardenhappy4]

@@bloodgain That makes sense!

[@xjuny]

the hinge on the bona keeps breaking, im on my third 😭

[@The.Adam.D]

Spray mops are convenient, but you will never have a clean floor like a traditional mop.

[@kareninalabama]

Came to the comments to say this. Love spray mops for daily maintenance, but they're not effective for heavy-duty scrubbing.

[@kenmore01]

That depends. If you only do real mopping every couple of weeks because it's a big deal but you'll use this every day, it may be better in the long run.

[@mynameissang]

Counterpoint, as I learned cleaning the bays during BCT, nothing beats a mop bucket, a scrubber, and a sponge. No kind of mop comes close. It's all a matter of effort-reward imbalance. No mop will come close to me putting elbow grease on the floor with a scrubber, but there's no way I'm doing that on a daily or even weekly basis. And in the grand scheme of things, filling a mop bucket for each quick clean is a very tall order.

[@kenmore01]

@@mynameissang Also, some floors you don't want to saturate with water. Many wood floors can't handle water in the seams. A lighter spray is better for those.

[@tedwardbear6795]

​@mynameissang there is not counter to the point. They clearly said this was a daily mop. And home floors are not built like the bays. Plus most home come with floors you cannot saturate otherwise it'll ruin finish or even whole floor. So s spray mop is the only reasonable choice to keep floors clean daily. No one wants to scrub floors daily and we honestly don't hv the all time military has to clean.

[@plukz4556]

ocedar spray breaks constantly

[@marygrott8095]

That's the mop I have.

[@estelsil]

I found the O-cedar mop useless for anything other than fresh, wet, messes. It has no scrubbing ability because the handle is mounted on the side of the pad. The Rubbermaid mop worked much better and was able to remove dried drips and general dirt from the floor.

[@nyanuwu4209]

"It has no scrubbing ability because the handle is mounted on the side of the pad." The pad is on the bottom. The handle is on top. What are you talking about?

[@ChopperChad]

They’re all to short. I’m 6’ 1” and non of these are ideal for me. I have the O-Cedar and the handle is flexy and you can’t really put much pressure into it. Same with all the others I’ve tried. I guess manufacturers only build cleaning products for woman. Thought we moved past those days lol. An adjustable length handle would be nice-and make it super sturdy.

[@mattf5207]

Get the Shark VacMop

[@AGdroid]

As always, my favorite (by far) is Libman and you didn't even include it in your line up. O-cedar, get real ;-)

[@kathymoody5209]

Mine too they last longer

[@kenmore01]

Swiffer has the name, but i dislike the disposability of the pads and the cleaning fluid. The O Cedar looks like you can fill it with Mr. Clean and wash the pads.

[@FrankMartinez-b8n]

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