Wet mops are made out of many kinds of material, each one suited for a different use. Whether you need a wet mop for your home or office, you will need to the know the difference between the many types. For example, you should know that cotton mops are absorbent, cheap and need to be replaced often, while blended mops are even more absorbent, expensive, and last longer.

No matter if you're interested in a commercial wet mop or simply want to purchase household wet mops, knowing the difference between the many mops available will help you buy the right one.

The main types of wet mops are:

1. Looped end;

2. Microfiber;

3. Cut end mops.

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Buy wet mops with loose ends for large areas

The most common kind of wet mop on the market, looped end mops, clean large floors well because the looped ends let the mop hold more liquid cleaner. The looped ends of this mop also put an end to snagging on furniture, as well as unraveling over time. For this reason, they cost more, but last much longer than most mops and you can usually throw them in the washing machine.

I recommend: Alexandria General Supply features a higher end, larger-than-average mop. The Betty Mills Company sells looped end mops by the case, which is a great money-saver if you need several commercial wet mops for your business.

Get cut end wet mops for sale to save money

If you are solely looking for a wet mop to use at home for simple spills and are not looking for industrial wet mops, cut end mops should do the trick. They cannot be washed in the washing machine because they will tangle, and they also tend to snag on furniture or corners as you clean. But the good news is that they are cheaper than looped end mops, and are great if you want to throw your mop head away after a few uses.

I recommend: Most suppliers of wet mops carry cut end mops and replacement mop heads, such as Drillspot, which features a large selection. TheNerds.net offers inexpensive mop head replacements.

Use microfiber wet mops for quick cleanup

If your house or office floor just needs a quick clean-up every day, a microfiber mop can do the job. Such mops resemble a small towel on the end of a stick they can even pick up dust because the microfibers are much smaller than a human hair. You can easily launder them.

I recommend: Clean Floor Store offers a selection of microfiber mops, including a kit that comes with a wet pad and a dry pad, along with four mop head lengths. The WEBstaurant Store supplies affordable replacements that are sanitary and thus great for restaurants or hospitals.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Wet mops either have wide banding or narrow banding. You should decide which type of banding you need by considering your scrubbing needs. If you plan to do a lot of tough scrubbing, such as getting gum off the floor, buy a wide band mop.
• •  Many wet mop suppliers offer color-coded mops, so if you buy several from that company, you can use them for different tasks or areas.