9 Best Mops on the Market in 2026, Tested and Approved

Avoid harmful cleaning chemicals with the powerful Feppo 2-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Cleaner, which uses 230-degree F heat to dissolve dirt, grease, and grime. The relatively budget-friendly device heats up in a minute or two and works well for the price, taking care of our tester’s dirty bathroom floors. “I had a higher-end steamer in the past, and it required more work and cost more. This is way better,” says editor Ashley Zeigler.

Zeigler loved that the device comes with extra tools: a window scraper, nylon and metal brushes, and even a garment steamer. These tools mean that the mop can also clean kitchen stoves, crevices, ceramic tile, grout, cars, and stuffed animals.

The mop has a generous 16-foot cord, too. Note that in our research, some users felt the mop was uncomfortable to hold, and steam mops are also not suitable for wood floors.

According to O-Cedar, microfiber is effective at removing up to 99 percent of bacteria in addition to pulling up dirt and grime. As a result, the brand’s EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop System makes cleaning easy without harsh chemicals. “I would recommend this to anyone with hard floors,” says editor Nicole Bonaccorso. “It works well, cleans well, and can work in any space. It's not big and doesn't require much.”

She loved that the triangle-shaped mop head could easily get into corners. The device is easy to operate: plunge it into a bucket of water, place it in the spinner, and use the foot pedal to wring it to the desired moisture level. The foot pedal eliminates the need to bend over, which can be a problem for people with mobility issues, says Dr. Capozzolo. You can also quickly remove the mop head by stepping on it and pulling the handle, then throw it in the wash for easy cleaning.

During Bonaccorso's testing, the mop handle would often collapse back to the shortest position when she tried to use the extension feature. She also found that the spin feature caused the bucket to feel a bit unbalanced and crooked while carrying it.

A robot’s help is invaluable when it comes to cleaning. Whether you are a parent with a house full of kids and pets, a busy professional, or managing mobility issues due to age, injury, or disability, a smart machine that mops and vacuums is a worthy investment. The Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E25 was editorial director Simone Scully’s favorite robot device. Despite the high price, she says, “This is the only robot vacuum I tried that I thought I'd buy another one if it broke, and it's also the one I recommend the most to friends and family. It's so easy to use, smart, and helpful.”

The device uses mapping and object sensing to navigate and clean rooms, as both a mop and a vacuum. It self-empties and self-cleans, and even doses and mixes the exact amount of cleaning solution for a job. You can program it, run it on a schedule, and receive a report after each clean. The transparent water tank makes it easy to know when to refill, and the device had the easiest setup across all of the robotic products Scully tried. Note that the robot did get stuck and die a few times, but overall, the performance was exceptional.

Getting the house prepped for a family visit? The long-handled AIR U+ Floor Scrub Brush is an excellent tool for getting grime off grout, from between laminate, or anywhere else that needs an extra-thorough deep clean. Basically a scrubbing brush on a stick, this easy-to-use tool has bristles and doesn’t absorb moisture, so it isn’t meant to be used on its own. Instead, it should be used to loosen crud before a follow-up with a regular mop.

“I would recommend this to someone who wants a deep clean, someone who enjoys cleaning and seeing the dirt and grime come up,” says Bonaccorso. “And I have to recommend it to parents of messy kids.”

The tool easily gets into the corners with a 45-degree angled brush, Bonaccorso says. The shape does make it hard to dip it into a water bucket. Since it doesn’t absorb liquids, this tool needs to be used in addition to another mop.

Hardwood floors require special treatment when mopping, namely less moisture and gentle cleansers. Bona Hardwood Premium Spray Mop is safe for unwaxed, unoiled, polyurethane-finished wood floors. It uses a biodegradable, plant-based, pH-neutral cleaning solution and doesn’t get too wet, says Bonaccorso, who tested this product. This gentle cleanser may work well for people with allergies — harsh chemicals can be a trigger, Dr. Parikh says.

It’s also easy to use: A container of cleaning solutions rests at the base. Just pull a lever near the handle to spray the solution and run the microfiber mop head over it. Bonaccorso says the mop glided smoothly over wood floors and got around corners easily. While the mop didn’t give the deepest clean, it worked well for daily use. “It's kind of cool to have a product like this for hardwood floors,” she says. “It's nice to give them a quick wipe down without going through the whole cleaning process.” Note that the container of solution adds extra weight to the mop.

If you’re looking for an easy-to-use mop that you can whip out and put away quickly, the Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Kit should be on your shopping list. Like other spray mops, it doesn’t require a bucket, plus it’s super easy to maneuver, says health writer Katie Mannion. “I love that it's a lightweight spray mop that eliminates the need for a bucket,” she says. “Not only is it incredibly easy to use, it's quick and doesn't require any extra steps — filling a bucket, wringing out a mop head, etc. But my favorite feature has to be the 360-degree swivel head. That along with the slimmer profile makes it really easy to reach under furniture and around tight spaces and corners.”

The mop’s efficiency stood out to Mannion, who cleans her kitchen in 5 to 10 minutes a day. Her entire 2,500-square-foot home takes roughly 30 minutes to clean and generally requires only a single pass. That said, the mop doesn’t give a deep clean, and the disposable pad system isn’t eco-friendly.

If you’re looking for a versatile, easy-to-use mop that won’t break the bank, Bona Spray Mop Air is a worthy choice. The device has a 360-degree swivel head that helps you maneuver in hard-to-reach places and is safe for wood, stone, tile, laminate, vinyl, and luxury vinyl tile. “I like that it's lightweight, and it's a cool idea to have a refillable spray bottle attached to a mop,” says Bonaccorso. “I like that the cleaning solution isn't overpowering, as I’m sensitive to cleaner smells.” 

We love that the cleaning solution is water-based, pH-neutral, and 95 percent U.S. Department of Agriculture–certified biobased. Plus, the mop pad is reusable and made from recycled material, making it one of the most eco-friendly options on our list. That said, Bonaccorso found that this mop was less effective at absorbing messes than models with disposable mop heads. It also didn’t glide very easily, so you may need to give the floors a few squirts to get the pad saturated enough to be effective.

If you’re willing to invest, the Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum With Multifunctional Dock 4.0 can do all of your mopping (and vacuuming), freeing up time and saving your body from the stresses of manual cleaning. This ultralow-profile machine is only 3.14 inches tall, gliding under the lowest furniture while using cameras and advanced object recognition, including nighttime vision, to map, scan, and clean rooms.

The device charges in under three hours, switches automatically between mopping and vacuuming, and can be programmed to clean automatically while you’re at work or asleep. The device is self-cleaning and also responds to voice commands, like “clean the bathroom.”

“I would definitely recommend this product,” says Michael Striker, a member of the Everyday Health leadership team, who tested this product. “This has been great at keeping the general day-to-day dirt and dog hair buildup at bay.”

It’s on the pricier side, though it’s well worth the investment if you have the disposable income. Also, since it’s a robotic mop, you’ll need some tech skills to use it.

If you’d like a mop that can reach up walls and windows, the Joymoop Mop and Bucket With Wringer Set is a great choice. This device has a flat microfiber mop head that rotates 360 degrees, making it easy to maneuver. The stainless steel handle extends up to 60 inches so you can reach higher spaces easily. It’s also fairly lightweight.

When I tested this, cleaning my windows and walls wasn’t necessarily easy — I tried it in my kitchen — but it wasn’t as physically demanding as it would be with something heavier or more cumbersome to control. I also tried this mop on my kitchen floor to pick up daily grime like dirty footprints and mildly sticky liquids. It performed well, cleaning these messes up with just a few passes. I like the bucket's separate compartments for clean and dirty water.

That said, I tried the mop on a few stickier messes, and it took a lot of effort. This mop isn’t for heavy-duty cleaning. I also didn’t like that the bucket needs to be filled to the top to fully submerge the mop head in water.