All About Mop Shanks

The mop is an indispensable item for wet and dry floor cleaning. Manufacturers can now offer a wide variety of such products. The brush heads are also sold separately. They will be discussed in the article.

Mop shanks can be of various types.

• Wooden. Ash, birch, pine or oak are most often used as a base. All materials must be carefully processed. Often they are made with carvings. Wood products are produced in a T-shape. They are considered the simplest options that have a significant service life. In addition, they are the universal models that can be suitable for any floor covering. Such material is thoroughly dried and covered with all the necessary protective compounds. The wooden model will not need additional attachments. Any bucket can go to the mop, because only a rag is immersed in it.

• Metallic. An aluminum base is often used as a base. Such products are highly durable, they will not deform and break even during constant use. Most often, such material for the manufacture of mops undergoes a special treatment, therefore, upon contact with water, it will not corrode.

• Plastic. In the manufacture of mops, special reinforced plastic is often used. These samples are lightweight and therefore convenient to use. They come in a variety of colors. The plastic does not corrode at all.A quality material will have sufficient strength and durability. Mops made from a plastic base will last years without breakage.

And also the cuttings for the mop may differ depending on their design features. They are simple and sliding. The second option makes it possible to adjust the length of the mop to the height of the user. When folded, such structures will have minimal dimensions.

In hardware stores, you can find mop cuttings in various sizes. The handle length is most often 110 cm, 140 cm, 120 cm, 150 cm.

The diameter of the product can also vary. But the standard value is 4 centimeters.

When choosing a mop handle, it is worth considering some important features. Be sure to look at the material from which it is made. If the model is made of wood or metal, then it must undergo careful processing during the production process. There should be no irregularities on its surface. There can be no rotten areas on wood, and rusty ones on metal.

Size also plays an important role. Telescopic models are considered the most convenient, the length of which is quickly adjusted to the height of a person. There are also special flat varieties with which you can simply clean the floor under the sofa and other furniture.

It is worth paying attention to the design of the cuttings. Such products are produced in various designs and colors. And they can also have different shapes, more often there are standard round, flat, triangular models.

The best option would be high-quality cuttings that come in the same set with attachments that are used specifically for a particular model. Often, one set also includes a suitable container for collecting water when cleaning the floor.