Wet Mops

General Mopping
Choose mops with high absorbency, release, and durability. If laundering is available, launderable mops will be the most economical choice. Synthetic, rayon, and blended fiber mops with looped ends and woven tailbands offer the best performance and launderability. Mops are also available in different colors to prevent cross-contamination.

Finish Mopping
Look for rayon or synthetic mops for high absorbency and release, and construction features such as tailbands and looped ends for better floor coverage and less streaking.

Looped End Mop Heads
Looped end mops are probably the most common wet mop used today.  The looped ends on the mop give it extra surface area allowing it to hold more liquid and cover more of the floor with one swipe.  They are typically a little more costly than cut end mops but last a little longer and do a better job.  The looped ends on the mop head also will make it unlikely that the mop will fray or unravel.  Some of these mops are launderable and can be cleaned and reused countless times.

Cut End Mops  
Cut end mop heads are great for spill cleanup, home use or as a disposable mop head.  Cut end mops are usually less expensive that lopped end mops because the strands just attach on the mop band end.  These mops will usually fray and unravel over time and are not recommend for machine washing as the strands will tangle in the washing machine.

 

Launderability
The launderability of a mop is based on the number of commercial washing and drying cycles it can withstand before the construction of the mop is degraded or the performance declines. Synthetic and blended fiber mops have the highest levels of launderability.

Release
Release is the ability of a mop to disperse liquid onto the floor or during wringing. Higher levels allow faster and more complete wringing, as well as more efficient application of cleaning solutions on the floor. Rayon and synthetic yarns offer the best release of liquids.

Absorbency
The absorbency of a mop refers to its ability to pick up and hold liquid. Higher levels allow faster floor drying times, leading to greater productivity and worker safety. Rayon and cotton yarns have the highest absorbency.

Durability
The durability of a mop is a measure of how long it will perform before needing to be replaced. Synthetic and blended fiber mops are the most durable. Mops with antimicrobial fibers have greater durability because they inhibit the bacterial growth that causes mop odor and discoloration.

 

Wet Mop Handles

         

Side Gate Style: Use with 1” and Universal Headbands

Clamp Style: Use with 5” and Universal Headbands

Wing Nut Style: Use with 1” and Universal Headbands

 

Mop Bucket with Wringer

 

Wavebrake® Mopping Combos from Rubbermaid
The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing for a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity.

 

 

 

  • High-efficiency wringer wrings mop with 18% less effort
  • Lasts 58 times longer than comparable wringers
  • Tested to exceed 50,000 wringing cycles; average wringers perform approximately 860 cycles
  • Premium tubular steel and structural web molded plastic*
  • WaveBrake® buckets work with Rubbermaid Cleaning Carts

 

*Injection-molded