Choosing a bucket mop

Wet cleaning a room, be it an apartment, house or office, is time-consuming and requires serious physical exertion. Continuous flexion of the back during the washing process may not be possible for people with spinal problems. To avoid back pain during wet cleaning, as well as to facilitate and speed up the process, you can purchase a modern set with a bucket and a self-squeezing mop.

The bucket mop is a multi-piece set. Several accessories are included in the standard modern kit.

• Oval bucket divided into 2 sections. One of these sections is for rinsing the mop. The second is equipped with a circular squeezing device, which is a plastic or metal centrifuge with many holes.
• Handle with holder.
• Set of nozzlesmade of cotton or microfiber.

To clean up, you need to perform a number of sequential steps:

• take a handle, attach a cleaning nozzle to the holder;
• pour water into the bucket up to the indicated mark;
• immerse the mop with the attachment in the free part of the bucket and wet;
• move the mop into the wringer;
• activate it and remove excess moisture.

Given the increased demand for such cleaning kits, many manufacturers have begun to produce such accessories.All of them differ in color, the shape of the bucket and the mop attachment, the device for the wringer, the presence or absence of additional devices.

The rating of popular manufacturers on the Russian market is represented by several samples.

• Vileda. The sets made by this manufacturer have a wide range of models. Their characteristic feature is the triangular shape of the nozzle holder, which allows cleaning even in hard-to-reach places.

• Keya. The sets from this manufacturer are equipped with a specially developed system for rinsing and spinning.

• "Red Cat". These kits feature a compact bucket shape and an easy-to-use wringer.

• Hausmann. The mop of this brand is equipped not only with a soft nozzle, but also with rubber tines that collect hair and pet hair.

• Leifheit. The bucket of this company is equipped with maneuverable rollers for easier movement. And also a feature is that the mop is attached to the handle with a hinge that provides rotation of the nozzle in all directions and bending at any angle. When choosing a set of this company, you should pay attention to the rather high cost of cleaning devices.

All cleaning kits with a self-wringing mop can be roughly divided into several types. The main differences to which sets can be categorized include:

• bucket shape;
• wringer;
• the shape of the nozzle holder;
• material for making the nozzle.

Centrifuge kits are among the most popular models. The shape of the bit holder is round here. The nozzle itself is made of long cotton ropes attached to a plastic base in the form of loops. To squeeze out a mop with a nozzle, it must be placed in a spinning centrifuge located in one part of the bucket. And then press the handle several times. Pressing down will set the centrifuge in motion, and excess liquid is removed through the small holes.

The main advantages of sets with a centrifuge include the fact that the degree of spin can be controlled independently. It depends on the strength and number of clicks. And also a nozzle made of long loop-shaped ropes can collect dust, wool and will not leave streaks. The disadvantages include the fact that in order to perform the spin with the help of pressing with your hands, you need to apply quite a lot of force, and for older people this will be problematic.

Cleaning products with a flat spin system are considered the easiest and most convenient to use and further clean the nozzle. The advantage of flat mops is that they can be used to clean under furniture and in hard-to-reach places. In addition, the flat mop heads are made of microfiber, it is gentle on any type of flooring, debris does not get stuck in it, it can be easily rinsed and dried quickly.

Elbrus's smart floor cleaning system is in great demand. The bucket of this company is equipped with a convenient trolley on wheels that make it easy to move. And the self-cleaning mop during rinsing prevents your hands from being immersed in water.

The sets, consisting of a mop and a bucket with a pedal, are equipped with the so-called "clean hands" system. The pedal for wringing out the nozzle, located on the bottom of the bucket, is operated by pressing it with your foot. This system completely excludes touching the water and the nozzle with your hands.

Its advantages include the fact that even the elderly can easily use such a device. The self-wringing mop can be recommended for use even by people with disabilities, since the wringing process is as easy as possible.

Collapsible bucket systems are the most expensive and cumbersome. They are most often used for cleaning offices or premises with a large area. In such sets, the bucket has several sections, which are folded out by lifting the individual parts. As a rule, these buckets have several sections for water, as well as a pad for a mop with a nozzle.

You need to be very careful when choosing a particular kit. To choose the most suitable cleaning kit option, you must adhere to several basic criteria for choosing this device.

• Purchase products only from a trusted manufacturer, having read the reviews of buyers who have already used this product.
• When buying, you should give preference to large chain stores and stores selling household appliances.
• After payment, you should keep the receipt and the warranty card for 1 month. And if a factory defect is detected during use, then the product must be replaced or refunded.
• When buying, you should pay attention to the quality of the materials from which the bucket and the handle for the mop are made.
• The bucket should be made of durable plastic without strong odors. Should not have chips, cracks or deep scratches.
• It is better to choose a metal handle with the ability to adjust the length. This will allow you to adjust the height of the mop to your height.
• When buying, take the bucket by the handle and lift it, it should not fall on one side, otherwise it will be impossible to carry it when pouring water into it.
• When choosing a bucket with a round mechanical squeezing system, attention should be paid to the reliability of the fastening of the centrifuge itself and the material from which it is made. It is better if it is metal, which has a reliable fastening system, does not dangle and does not fall out when tilted.
• When buying a set, you should take care of purchasing additional nozzles for cleaning floors.
• Bucket size is worth considering as bulky cleaning systems can be inconvenient and take up a lot of storage space.
• When choosing, you should be guided by the individual requirements for a cleaning kit. Since even the best system, according to some, may be inconvenient for others.

Since wet cleaning in a residential area should be carried out at least 2 times a week, and in apartments where pets are kept, every day, the cleaning kit should be as convenient and easy to use as possible. After all, its main task is to simplify and facilitate the washing process.