The Best Mop for Tile Floors to Buy Right Now

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Our floors can be one of the most unforgiving parts of the home when it comes to cleanliness. They take the brunt of shoes, pets, dust, and spills—and aren’t exactly the easiest surfaces to clean. Which is why a good mop can be a game-changer for your homekeeping routine.

"A well-designed mop can make your cleaning experience go more smoothly by providing easier access to hard-to-reach spots and surfaces—reducing both frustration and back pain," says Donna Dougherty, founder of Go Green Cleaning Experts. "Furthermore, a good mop will leave your floors cleaner."

However, with all the mops available on the market, separating the best from the so-so can be tricky.

What to Look for in a Mop

"While there are many choices with lots of bells and whistles, there are some things that all mops should be able to do," says Michael Silva-Nash, executive vice president of Molly Maid of Greater Little Rock, a Neighborly brand. "They should absorb well—so you aren't just moving around the same dirt and mess from place to place—they should be machine washable, have a comfortable grip, be height adjustable, and ideally, offer a scrubbing action and require little (to no) wringing."

In addition to being efficient and easy to use, Rosa Nogales-Hernandez, head of home cleaning at Valet Living, says the best mops are ones that can be used for a variety of home cleaning tasks. "Beyond just cleaning floors, mops can be used to clean windows (so you can avoid using ladders), scrub shower walls, and clean baseboards," she says. "Certain types of mops, such as microfiber mops with rotating heads, are helpful in cleaning under the couch, bed, and other furniture that is too heavy to move."

Interested in learning which specific mops professional cleaners deem the best to use at home and at work? From super sturdy styles with telescoping handles to electric ones you can control from your smartphone, cleaning experts share their favorite mops.

Best Steam Mop: Shark S5003D Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket Steam Mop

A steamer mop is a great option for those with pets or small children—this version from Shark easily cuts through both pet and kitchen messes while leaving your floor sanitized. Double-sided washable dirt grip pads make it easy to keep up with regular cleanings.

Buy on Amazon $130

Best Robotic Mop: iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

iRobot Roomba Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum — Courtesy of Walmart

More than just a robotic vacuum cleaner, the iRobot Roomba j7+ is also a combination wet mop. It easily maps your home so that it knows exactly where to clean, and you can put it on a cleaning schedule so that regular mopping becomes the rule and not the exception.

Buy on Walmart $624

Best Spinning Mop: Bissell Lightweight SpinWave Expert Hard Floor Spin Mop

The Bissell Lightweight SpinWave mop features powerful spinning mop pads, so there's less work for you. It can be used on all types of flooring, from hardwood and tile to linoleum, and has an easy-to-maneuver lower profile to get into tricky spaces.

Buy on Amazon $113

Best for Tile Floors: Bona Multi-Surface Floor Premium Spray Mop

The Bona brand is synonymous with the best in floor cleaning, and this multi-surface floor mop is no exception. The dual-zone microfiber pad effectively cleans tile, linoleum, marble, laminate, stone, and more. This spray mop also comes with Bona's plant-based cleaner that's water-based, biodegradable, and features a pH-neutral formula.

Buy on Amazon $50

Best Wet-Dry Mop: Dreametech H11 Max Smart Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner

The Dreamtech Max offers 4-in-1 easy cleaning with a combo wet-dry vacuum-mop cleaner. Because it's a smart mop, it can detect messes and automatically adjust the flow of suction and water on its own. It's also cordless, making it easier to clean your whole home without worrying about where to plug in.

Buy on Amazon $400

Best for All Floor Types: POPTEN Microfiber Spray Floor Mop

For a multifunctional mop with a rotating head, Kadi Dulude of Wizard of Homes recommends the POPTEN Microfiber Spray Floor Mop. "This comes with cloth attachments for wet-mopping and dry-dusting," she says. "Dry dusting is a great, quick way to go over your floors daily just to keep them dust-free without taking much of your time. This also has the cleaning solution spray incorporated which makes cleaning so much easier."

Buy on Amazon $26

Best Traditional: O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop and Bucket System

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If you prefer to clean your floors simply using a mop and bucket, Steven Ip, owner of Cleanzen in Boston, Massachusetts says the O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop and Bucket System is the solution for you. "This affordable set features a triangular mop head that consists of microfiber loops that you can use for both wet and dry mopping," he says. "The bucket has a hands-free wringer that you can access through a foot pedal, and the mop head is machine washable, so you get ample use out of it."

Buy on Target $41

Best Basic Mop: E-Cloth Deep Clean Mop

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Dougherty says you can't go wrong with a microfiber mop with a three-year, 300 wash guarantee. "The E-Cloth Deep Clean Mop is effective at stripping grease, grime, dirt, and over 99 percent of bacteria from all types of hard flooring with just water," she says. "When finished, simply remove the mop head and pop it in the washer and it will be ready to use again."

Buy on Amazon $35

Best Affordable Mop: O-Cedar ProMist MAX Microfiber Spray Mop

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If you thought there was no such thing as a microfiber spray mop for under 30 bucks, then think again. "This affordable mop uses manual power, but its features can dramatically simplify your mopping chores," Ip says of the O-Cedar ProMist MAX Microfiber Spray Mop. "One side of the microfiber pad can be used to swipe away dust and other debris before you use the other side of the pad to mop the floor. When you are done, simply toss the microfiber pad in the washing machine so that it is ready for the next use."

Buy on Walmart $25

Best Microfiber Spray Mop: MEXERRIS Microfiber Spray Mop

For a reliable mop that won't leave a trail of water behind, Nogales-Hernandez says you can't beat the MEXERRIS Microfiber Spray Mop (with a built-in spraying system). "Unlike ordinary mops, where you have to squeeze the excess water out and are still left with a puddle on the floor, microfiber spray mops give you the ability to determine how much water you use," she says.

Buy on Amazon $24

Best Starter Mop Kit: Boardwalk Reusable Microfiber Mop Pad Kit

Nogales-Hernandez says a long-lasting, reusable mop can save you loads of money and cleaning time. "The Boardwalk Reusable Microfiber Mop Pad Kit lasts longer than traditional mops because you can wash the pad after every use, which also ensures the removal of bacteria from the floor," she says. "Plus, microfiber mops are amazing for picking up dirt, hair, and crumbs around the house."

Buy on Lowe's $78

Best Affordable Two-in-One: Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Dry + Wet Floor Mopping and Sweeping Kit

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For an easy-to-assemble mop that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, Dulude suggests the Swiffer Sweeper Two-in-One Dry and Wet Multi-Surface Floor Mop. "Not only are they small and lightweight, but they can easily be taken apart so our cleaners carry them to all the jobs," she says. "They fit under the lowest furniture and tight corners." Instead of using store-bought wet and dry cloths that have to be thrown away, Dulude says you can use your own microfiber cloths for dry-dusting and wet-mopping. "They can easily be attached to the mop head just like the store-bought cloths," she says.

Buy on Target $22

Best Flathead Mop: Libman Freedom Spray Mop

For a flathead mop that can cover a lot of ground, Silva-Nash recommends the Libman Freedom Spray Mop. "Flat mops are great because you can place a bunch of pads in the bucket of water and cleaning solution and once the one you are using is dirty, you can just get another one from the bucket," he says. "This helps make sure that the water is not getting dirty and you are minimizing cross contamination or spreading dirty water across the room."

Buy on Walmart $54

Best for Hardwood Floors: Temple's Pride Professional Microfiber Hardwood Floor Mop

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If you're searching for a mop to pre-clean your floors that doesn't require any water or cleaning solution, Dougherty suggests the Temple's Pride Professional Microfiber Hardwood Floor Mop. "This mop provides a unique, dry microfiber experience," she says. "Unlike a wet pad, the dry pad is much thicker, and is designed to collect dust particles and debris before you wet mop."

Buy on Amazon $35

Best Cordless Mop: Nellie's Wow Mop

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Consider Nellie's Wow Mop the Rolls Royce of cordless mops. Manageable and rechargeable, Dougherty says this mop is lightweight and comes with two microfiber pads, as well as a charging station. "Nellie's Wow Mop also has a liquid holder that disperses solution on your floor as you need it," she says. "This is a more expensive option, but the fancier features may be well worth it for those with back problems or people who dread mopping."

Buy on Amazon $270

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