The best mops you can buy

Other than walls, the largest surface area in your home that needs to be cleaned regularly is the floor, and that means mopping. Libman Spin Mop and Bucket gives you shiny clean floors in kitchens, bathrooms, and mudrooms, and can help keep wood floors gleaming.Every home needs a mop. For regular upkeeping of hard surfaces — wood, laminate, concrete, stone, etc. — a mop is an effective tool, even if it's basic. But mopping is also a dreaded chore. Mopping doesn't have to be difficult. A tip to mopping success is to always sweep or vacuum first so that all of the loose soil is removed. That way, you're not just swishing it around only to find it later built-up in a corner. Another tip is to mop frequently so that it is a quick, weekly job. Waiting until the floor is caked with grime is what makes mopping such a backbreaker.For clean floors, always use a clean mop. If the mop smells bad from bacteria growing in the mop head or looks really dirty, it is going to spread all of the yuck back over your floors. Luckily, many of today's mops have removable heads that can be easily washed and disinfected in a washer.With the right tools and the right cleaners, mopping can be simple. Since all of the floors in my home require mopping, I've been testing mops and cleaning products for decades. And, as a home economist for companies and publications, you can be assured that I'm always looking for the most effective, easiest to use, and the best value in products. Here are the best mops you can buy in 2019:Best mopping system overall: Libman Spin Mop and BucketBest budget mop: Libman Wonder MopBest mop for wood floors: Swiffer WetJet Wood Mopping KitBest mop for ceramic tile floors: Libman Nitty Gritty Roller Mop with Scrub BrushBest disposable mopping system: Swiffer Sweeper Dry and WetRead on in the slides below to check out our top picks.