Mops for floor - professional

The one who thinks that a mop is just a wooden stick with a crossbar is completely behind the times. The modern assortment of such devices is so huge and constantly expanding that it is quite understandable to get lost when going to the store for a purchase. For example, there are such mops for the floor - professional, household, semi-professional. And they differ markedly in terms of device, materials, functional, method of application. Surprised?

In this article we will talk about professional models and about household, through which cleaning becomes almost a pleasure. Let's see what their varieties are.

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How to choose?

When selecting, be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of the mop and the material from which it is made. In a set with many adaptations are a variety of attachments.

First of all, you need to find out if you only need a floor sweeper, or you need an inventory for washing windows, cleaning carpets and doing 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 - in mops with a telescopic handle, which are regulated for human growth. In some professional floor mops, at the bottom of the handles there is a spray for a liquid product.

Important! Choose a mop, for the manufacture of which a strong and high-quality material is used:

• The life of cheap plastic is very small, and the product will have to be changed.
• And if you use metal or shockproof plastic for making the handle - you can change a variety of nozzles, the material does not collapse.

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Nozzles

In ordinary rag mops there is a huge inconvenience - the rag will have to be wrung by hand. Many modern housewives are not at all eager to perform this dirty and tedious procedure, so modern gadgets have mops - removable or non-removable attachments, having different shapes, sizes and ways of application.

Rope mop

This mop and rope nozzle comes with a special bucket in which there is a device for wringing. It can be presented in the form of a conventional cylindrical basket with holes or built-in centrifuge, for driving it you have to press the foot on the pedal.

Important! Mop is a round detachable twist nozzle, on which rope strands made of microfiber or cotton are fastened.

Pros:

• Worn mop can be replaced.
• Nozzle is good for washing in the washing machine.
• It is very convenient to use such a device.

Cons:

• 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 flauner for washing the floor is quite expensive.

Sponge cushions

This popular device includes a telescopic handle and a removable attachment: a roller and a pressing device.

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

Pros:

• Low cost.
• Presence of automatic spinning.
• Sponges have excellent absorbency.
• With a roller, you can easily get rid of dust, hair, hair.
• Versatility - this product is used not only for washing the floor, but also for cleaning the carpet.

Cons:

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

Movable platform

In order to carry out household cleaning, a rectangular platform with a length of 30-40 cm is usually used.

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

To fix the attachments on the platform, Velcro, latch or pockets are used. For their production, polyester, cotton, sponge, microfiber, etc. are used.

Pros:

• Due to the small thickness of the platform, cleaning is possible 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 easily be washed.

Cons:

• Nozzles with Velcro are sometimes difficult to remove.
• Not all domestic versions have automatic spinning.

Steam Mop This option is sold separately. It is used not only for cleaning, but also for disinfection. At the same time, chemical means are not used, which is of great importance in the presence of allergies or small children in the home. In the design of the device there is a steam generator, through which water is converted into steam, 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, always follow the instructions.

Pros:

• Cleaning is carried out very carefully, at the same time destroying the stale mold and dirt.
• Hot steam disinfects the surface.
• You can clean not only the floor, but also upholstered furniture, the facades of cabinets and other interior items.

Cons:

• The price is quite high.
• Before you start washing, the floor is best vacuumed.
• If the unit is not operated correctly, burns can be obtained.
• 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 the work will make this much easier. If necessary - you can throw a rag and use the device for wet cleaning. This tool can easily clean the tile or corrugated linoleum.
• The purpose of rubber baits is to comb the carpets with a pile of medium length. They can also be used for washing floors and sweeping garden paths.
• Rope models are selected in the event that wet cleaning is always required. It is optimal if the ropes have a length of 30-45 cm. The washing of the baits can be provided to the 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 the advanced options, in the equipment of which there are holders for rags.

• The construction of a quality tool is very complicated. It includes a handle, nozzles and fastening elements. Before you make a purchase, you should check the reliability of the fasteners.
• The greatest convenience - in models with a telescopic handle, which can be adjusted for their growth.
• If you need to clean a solid corrugated surface, you should choose a tool that has a monolithic body.

As you can see, picking a mop is no longer 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 surfaces to be cleaned. We are sure that our article helped you to sort everything out and choose exactly what you need.