When Swiffer introduced its WetJet mops to the world I didn’t waste any time adding it to my mop collection. Yes, collection. Over the years I have accumulated a series of mops, each touting itself as the “latest” and “greatest” cleaning tool.
Swiffer’s WetJet kit features a dual-nozzle sprayer, which emits a solution designed to “break up and dissolve tough messes.” However, it was its ad line about being “smarter than a mop and bucket,” that prompted me to give it a try.
Like many homeowners, who can’t afford to hire help to clean their floors, I don’t exactly enjoy wringing out a wet mop in a bucket and then dragging said bucket with dirty water outside or to the basement to dump it and start over with fresh water.
Swiffer WetJet kits feature thick and absorbent pads that can be tossed when you’re done using them to wipe up the scum that sticks to your kitchen floors. The disposable pads eliminate the need to drag around a water bucket. What’s more, Swiffer WetJet can be used on a variety of floor coverings from tile and linoleum to brick and wood.
However, it seems Swiffer’s popularity is waning after the introduction of new microfiber twist mops. Quickie Microfiber Twist Mop recently won accolades by moms across the country for being one of the best mops on the market.
Unlike traditional cotton rope mop heads, Quickie’s is made from extra absorbent microfiber. The state-of-the-art material can reportedly absorb more liquid than a large sponge. What’s more, the mop is fitted with a twist bar on the handle, which makes wringing out excess water a breeze.
Another outstanding feature of Quickie’s Microfiber Twist Mop is its built-in bottom scrubber. The abrasive material is attached to the very bottom of the mop and can be used to loosen stuck-on dirt and gunk. To clean the dirty mop head, simply toss it into the washing machine and launder per the instructions.