Best floor mops to keep wood, laminate and tile floors spotlessly clean

Tested by Mumsnet: Read our full review of the Vileda Easy Wring Turbo Mop

This traditional mop and bucket set is a very popular mop and for good reason. The microfibre head on the Vileda Easy Wring and Clean Turbo Mop is really easy to wring out and the clever foot pedal design on the bucket means you can squeeze the mop head as dry as you like with hardly any effort.

The handle extends to a generous 130cm, and the bucket has a capacity of six litres so most people will be able to glide over all their hard floors quickly and easily without needing to refill. The microfibre mop head is perfectly shaped for getting into the tightest corners and grooves and it can be used on any hard floor so it’s a great choice if you have a variety of surfaces around your house. You can also use the cleaning product of your choice as you're not restricted to the brand's own solutions, which can be costly. Maintenance is also very easy, as the mop head can be popped into the washing machine after use. Overall, this is a very effective product that’s easy to use and has extremely good reviews across the board.

Looking for a cleaner, greener mop? This clever product can make your floors sparkle with the use of just water. It’ll clean everything from solid wood, laminate, parquet, tiles, ceramic and vinyl without needing to use additional cleaning products.

The e-cloths are densely packed with thousands of fibres that are effective at breaking up dust and dirt, then collecting it within the strands. Research shows that it can outperform other more traditional mop heads. The e-cloths are easily cleaned in the washing machine too. This mop also has a long telescopic handle, stretching to a huge 156cm, so it’s perfect for tall people, or those with a bad back, enabling you to have it at any comfortable height you choose.

Tested by Mumsnet: Read our full review of the Vileda 1-2 Spray Microfibre Flat Spray Mop

Spray mops are really convenient if you’re looking to eliminate the inconvenience of a mop bucket. And a lot more hygienic as you don’t need to keep dipping the mop head into a bath of water that gets dirtier with every dip. Simply press a button on the handle of this Vileda 1-2 mop to release a squirt of floor cleaner onto the floor surface in front of you, then glide the mop over the treated area, leaving floors squeaky clean. The microfibre mop head is really easy to clean, as it can be removed and popped into the washing machine.

Reviews are very positive, with many saying that they will never go back to a traditional mop and bucket set again. And if you’re pushed for storage space at home, this one’s a great option.

Tested by Mumsnet: Read our full review of the Henry Spray Mop

Easy to assemble, use and clean, the Henry Spray Mop is perfect for restoring grubby flooring to its shiny best. The spray bottle is operated by a foot pump and is easy to fix to the mop, although a little harder to remove, and produces just enough water per pump to make floors damp, rather than soaking wet underfoot. The giant floor head is manoeuvrable enough to allow for cleaning right up to the edges and into the dirtiest nooks and crannies.

And if that's not enough to tempt you into giving the bucket the boot, the microfibre floor pad can be shoved into the washing machine, pegged out on a rotary airer and slipped back on the floor head ready to go again before you can say hooray Henry. The pink Hetty Spray Mop is also available.

Steam cleaners are expensive, but they're a pretty nifty piece of kit. They can be used on all types of hard floors - wood, laminate and tiled (as long as they've been sealed), and you can also use them on other surfaces like rugs and carpets, making the financial investment a bit easier to justify.

This particular model from Shark features a variety of steam settings to tackle different levels of dirt, including a handy steam blaster mode for a concentrated blast of steam to get rid of stubborn stains. It also “eliminates 99.9 percent of common household bacteria”, according to Shark.

Is it a mop? Is it a vacuum cleaner? It’s both, actually! This clever product can shift dust and dirt from carpets and give hard floors a thorough clean too. It has an impressive run time (up to 82 minutes) compared to other cordless vacuum cleaners and a handy app lets you know when your vac/mop is in need of some maintenance.

It's suitable for daily mopping and hard floor washing; the steam mode is recommended for cleaning sealed hard floors, including sealed hardwood, marble, tile, and stone floors. For extra cleaning power when using the mop, just flick the switch and the Mach V1 Ultra will mix the cleaner and water using super fancy Tesla Valve Mixing.

It’s on the heavy side and certainly isn’t built for stairs, but if you're looking for a quality all-rounder for your carpets and hard floors, then the Mach V1 Ultra ticks a lot of boxes. Check out how it performs in a busy family home in our detailed review.

This is definitely a luxury buy but it’ll save you plenty of time and faff. With 11 anti-collision and cliff sensors, it can easily glide between furniture and won’t fall down the stairs or get trapped between two floors so you can leave it to do its thing while you go off and attend to more important things. You can use it on several floor types, from tiles to a range of wooden floors, and its water tank holds an impressive 300mls of water - combine that with a state-of-the-art lithium battery of 2600 mAh, and you can trust our pick of the best robot mops to tackle floor cleaning for up to two hours without having to recharge.

The main downside is that you can’t just hit the start button and expect the robot to do all sweeping, vacuuming and mopping tasks consecutively. You’ll need to swap the water/vacuum tanks over when choosing which task you’d like the robot to carry out. This could be considered a drawback to some people, as you can’t just walk out the front door and have all tasks completed when you return but it does mean that you save time and energy compared to manual mopping and vacuuming. It’s pricey but it’s significantly cheaper than many other robot mops on the market.

This mop claims to be able to do the job in half the time of a traditional mop and bucket. This is thanks to its battery-powered button that releases cleaning solution from two ends of the mop head, while you simply glide the mop across your floors giving them a deep clean. The magic is apparently in the recipe of the cleaning solution which works to lift dirt and grease off your floors as soon as it comes into contact with them.

The Powermop pads (included in the starter pack) use “absorb and lock” technology which Flash claims will remove the dirty solution as well as grease and grime, leaving floors shiny, clean and dry. You can use this mop on almost all floor surfaces, including wood, but only on floors that have been sealed.

The telescopic handle can be extended to up to 140cm and you can fix it at any height within that range. So if you’re the type of person that struggles with backache from hunching over a short mop handle, then this is a fantastic option.

The ‘sponge’ mop head is quite a clever design. It actually doubles up as a broom, because the smooth and firm sponge can glide quite easily over hard floors picking up all kinds of dirt, such as debris on a tiled terrace or balcony as well as kitchen crumbs. It’s also great for collecting pet hair, and whatever you find sticking to the sponge can be easily removed by a simple rinse under a tap or a wipe with a damp cloth. Sponges are natural water retainers so you'll find that this mop won’t release excess liquid onto the floor as you mop.

If you’re looking for a modern rework of a traditional design, this Leifheit set is a good buy. The mop head is made from microfibres so it’s quick-drying, easy to wring out and hygienic.

The mopping process is as you’d expect - dip the mop into your bucket of solution, then wring out excess liquid by placing the mop head into the “spinner” attached to the bucket and, using a pumping action, allow the spinner element to squeeze out and release water back into the bucket. This way you can control how wet you’d like the mop to be at any time. You can use any cleaning solution with this set, so you’re not tied to buying branded accessories once you’ve invested in the product, and the bucket is on wheels, making it really easy to move around the room.

Tested by Mumsnet: Read our full review of the Vileda Looper Electrical Spray Mop

The Vileda Looper is a lightweight, cordless, electric spray mop that is perfect for daily mopping and spot-cleaning spillages as they happen. The flexible swivel joint allows the Looper to be moved underneath low-lying furniture, such as tables and chairs, meaning there is nowhere for dirt and grime to hide. Except for corners. Although the pads allow you to get right up to the edges, the shape of the floor head and the presence of the rotating discs means that grubby corners are a no-go for the Looper.

It’s true that it is not cheap, but it could be a great investment for someone who has limited mobility to help take some of the strain out of this particular household chore.