The Best Wet Mop for Dog Owners

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber
Published on
February 26th, 2019

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Ben has over a decade of experience in cleaning projects of all types along the entire eastern seaboard of the United States. Ben’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician), WRT (Water restoration technician), CCT (Carpet Cleaning technician), as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Ben has managed teams involved in cleaning projects around the United States. Ben’s passion for cleaning and leading teams goes back as far as he can remember.

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Mopping is a household chore not many people like to do, but it’s necessary for someone to do it, especially if you have a dog. Having the right equipment can make mopping easier, look better and potentially even make you want to do it more often. A nice and shiny floor is more pleasant to walk on and it doesn’t have to be hard to accomplish.

A good wet mop can be defined differently by various people. Some prefer to base their decision on how long and ergonomic the handle is. Others may only be concerned with the size of the mop itself so they can get the job done quicker. During our testing, we took these characteristics and many more into consideration to narrow down our selections of the best wet mops to help you make the right decision for you.

We have more than 35 years of experience testing, evaluating and analyzing different cleaning products, including wet mops. After concluding our research, we’ve given the O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop Bucket Floor Cleaning System our Top Pick, the Swiffer Sweeper Dry and Wet Floor Mop our Honorable Mention Pick and the LINKYO Microfiber Hardwood Floor Mop our Green Pick.

Testing Categories

When reading our recommendations, it’s important for you to know how we came to our conclusions. We test on several different categories to make sure we identify all strengths and weaknesses in any given product. Each category below was factored in to our overall score for each mop.

Quality: With wet mops, sometimes you can just feel them with your fingers and tell it’s made from a low quality material. Then when it gets wet, you may only get a handful of uses out of it before it starts fraying or losing its effectiveness. A good quality wet mop will be strong enough to clean up tough dirt and grime left by your dog and is easy to rinse out afterward. We were very high on quality as a category when evaluating different mops.

Durability: The end of the mop itself can be durable in different ways, but we were mostly focused on the durability of the handle for this category. When you have to reach under tables, behind couches and far into corners where your dog naps, you sometimes have to apply a significant amount of force to reach everything. The handle needs to be strong enough so it won’t break while performing these actions. Durability is another big factor in our scoring system.

Usage: If a wet mop isn’t easy to use, chances are it won’t be used much at all. Mops that came with a wringing system received a higher score in this category, since you don’t have to waste time taking it outside or to the sink to rinse it out. Having a rotating head and the ability to extend the handle for ease of use are also important when buying a mop, and we took those features into consideration as well.

Top Pick

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber
Spin Mop Bucket
Floor Cleaning System

This O-Cedar EasyWring Floor Cleaning System makes mopping a breeze. Use it as either a wet mop or a dry dusting tool that’s adjustable and flexible to reach some of the toughest spaces your dog tracks dirt.

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Most notable upside: Your mopping experience will be made much easier and more convenient with the O-Cedar EasyWring Floor Cleaning System. It has earned our Top Pick because of the 360-degree rotation, adjustable telescopic handle, ability to be used wet or dry, the hands-free wringing system and more. The deep cleaning properties of the microfiber removes dirt and grime from hardwood floors, tile and other surfaces easily. We recommend buying this product if you want to save time and hassle when mopping your floors, and get a great result every time.

Biggest downsides: One of the things we wish would be different with this mop is the size. It’s a bit smaller than anticipated, so if you have a large area to clean, you may have to set aside time to get it done. But the positive is you won’t have to spend as much time wringing out the mop itself. The bucket itself isn’t made of the most durable materials either, so you’ll have to be careful and not be too rough with it.

Honorable Mention

Swiffer Sweepe
Dry And
Wet Floor Mop

The Swiffer Sweeper Dry And Wet Floor Mop is a great alternative to the traditional wet mop you have to wring out before using. Simply attach a wet pad to it and experience similar results.

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Most notable upside: It’s very easy to change from a wet mop to a dry mop with this Swiffer Sweeper product. For the best results, use the dry pad first to get any dust, dirt and debris off the floor and then attach the wet pad to pick up some of the stronger grime. It’s simple to use and you won’t have to worry about making a mess with water since no wringing out of a mop is required.

Biggest downsides: This product earned our Honorable Mention pick because it’s not quite as effective as a traditional wet mop when it comes to cleaning messier floors. It’s great for light-duty work on a daily or weekly basis, but you can’t expect to deep clean with it. And since the pads themselves are somewhat small, it may take you a little while longer to mop a large surface, not to mention possibly having to switch out the pad to get a new wet one in the middle of your mop. And be sure to keep your dog out of the way until the surface has dried entirely to make sure they don\'t accidentally ingest harmful chemicals.

Green Pick

LINKYO Microfiber
Hardwood
Floor Mop

Save time and money with the LINKYO Microfiber Hardwood Floor Mop, since the pads are reusable and can easily be washed in the washing machine. The ergonomic design makes this a great choice.

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Most notable upside: The LINKYO Microfiber Hardwood Floor Mop extends up to 70” long and the head swivels a full 360-degrees, which allows for easy deep cleaning in those hard-to-reach areas of your home where your dog tracks dirt. We’ve given this mop our Green Pick because the pads are reusable so you won’t have to spend extra money on replacement pads like other similar products. The ergonomic design is also durable enough for long-term use and will save your back by not having to bend over as much while mopping.

Biggest downsides: The one noticeable thing about this mop is it’s a bit heavier than other comparable products. The 360-degree swivel head is convenient once you get used to it, but it can take a while to learn how to use it without getting frustrated. Be careful when applying a significant amount of force to the handle as well, since it doesn’t seem like it will hold up under a lot of pressure.

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Tips for Effective Mopping

Finding a mop you are comfortable working with is half the battle of getting your floor mopped. Sometimes the most important features are the ones that allow you to do the work comfortably without causing any discomfort throughout the process. Using the adjustability features found on certain mops can make your experience much better.

Be sure to also take into consideration the size of the areas you’ll be mopping in your home. If you have a very large room, then the size of the mop head itself should be larger so you can minimize the amount of time mopping. Getting a mop with a mop bucket and wringing system will also save you a lot of time and headaches.

A Note About Safety and Storage

With most wet mops, you can safely store them in your laundry room, garage, shop or any other enclosed area you have in your home. Just be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight and the reach of your dog so the handle doesn’t deteriorate and the mop head doesn’t get damaged.

When you’re mopping, be sure to keep your dog safely away until the floor dries. Hard floors can become slippery quickly even with a minimal amount of moisture, so that’s the biggest safety tip to consider when using a wet mop.

The Best Wet Mop for Dog Owners

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber
Spin Mop Bucket
Floor Cleaning System

Swiffer Sweepe
Dry And
Wet Floor Mop

LINKYO Microfiber
Hardwood
Floor Mop

All Our Picks

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber
Spin Mop Bucket
Floor Cleaning System

Swiffer Sweepe
Dry And
Wet Floor Mop

LINKYO Microfiber
Hardwood
Floor Mop

Tips for Effective Mopping

A Note About Safety and Storage

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The Best Wet Mop for Dog Owners

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

O-Cedar EasyWring MicrofiberSpin Mop BucketFloor Cleaning System

Swiffer Sweepe Dry And Wet Floor Mop

LINKYO MicrofiberHardwoodFloor Mop

All Our Picks

O-Cedar EasyWring MicrofiberSpin Mop BucketFloor Cleaning System

Swiffer Sweepe Dry And Wet Floor Mop

LINKYO MicrofiberHardwoodFloor Mop

Tips for Effective Mopping

A Note About Safety and Storage

Quick Links

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber
Spin Mop Bucket
Floor Cleaning System

Swiffer Sweepe
Dry And
Wet Floor Mop

LINKYO Microfiber
Hardwood
Floor Mop

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber
Spin Mop Bucket
Floor Cleaning System

Swiffer Sweepe
Dry And
Wet Floor Mop

LINKYO Microfiber
Hardwood
Floor Mop