When it’s time to clean the dirty mop pad, it can be put into the washing machine and washed at up to 60°C. Don’t be tempted to iron, tumble dry or use fabric softener on the pad as this could damage the microfibres. Vileda claims that, with a little TLC, you can wash and reuse each pad up to 200 times. Although it can’t be wall-mounted, it comes with a handy drip tray that allows you to protect your floors without having to take the wet mop heads off. How does the Vileda Looper rate online? Not only is it easy to use, it gives a thorough clean. The microfibre in the mop head removes over 99% of all bacteria with just water*, without the need for chemicals. Your choice of cleaning liquid can be used if preferred.

Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. Spray mops have built-in reservoirs that hold water or your chosen cleaning solution. You simply press the trigger on the handle and the mop spritzes whatever is in the reservoir directly onto the floor in front of the mophead. Sweep the mop head across your floor and – ta-dah! – clean floors at the ready. Reviewer Laura lives in a four bedroom house with her husband and two kids, aged four and five. The Vileda Looper was tested out on laminate flooring in the kitchen, the bathroom and the downstairs loo, plus the tiled floor in the utility room. The Vileda Looper was also used on vinyl kitchen flooring. Floor type: Your main consideration when searching for the best floor mop will be the type of floor you’re looking to clean. You’ll want to keep wood floors fairly dry during the cleaning process so a mop head made from a material like microfibre is a safe choice. Laminate and vinyl flooring can withstand more water so you’ll have more options to choose from. This mop is suited to homes with sealed, hard floors, such as tiles, laminate, linoleum, wood and vinyl. It’s not suitable for use on carpets.From the handle, a brushed metal shaft leads down to the water tank. This is basically a grey plastic bottle which you can remove from the device and refill as needed. You simply pull it up and away from the shaft, unscrew the red lid and fill with tap water. Vileda says you can also add a drop of non-foaming detergent to the water tank.

All of the pads that are used in combination with the spray mop are made of microfibre. The high-quality material removes over 99% of bacteria with just water. I also found the water tank capacity to be more than generous. I was able to scrub the kitchen, bathroom and long hallway, using just half of the water tank’s capacity. This is really down to your preference though, if you want a lot more water to scrub with, you may have to fill up your water tank more often. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family.It is easy to manoeuvre, compact, lightweight and comes with a swivelling mop head. The handle is ergonomically designed, making the steam mop comfortable and easy to hold. Which also detaches so you can store it easily away in a cupboard. The reservoir size on spray mops can range from 300ml to almost a full litre. It goes without saying that if you’re looking to mop multiple hardwood floors, then a bigger reservoir means less chance of having to refill. However, if you’re short on storage space or primarily looking to blitz small spaces, a small tank will still get you far and will be more compact. When it comes to spray mops, we consider everything from setup to storage to how many sweeps it takes to achieve that clean shiny finish. For starters, we considered how easy the process from box to use was, inspecting the design and instructions.

The Vileda Looper was tested on its ability to remove food stains, including curry sauce, coffee granules and tea splodges, as well as muddy footprints, toothpaste, Play Doh and other various stains. The Vileda Steam Mop Plus gives an effective hygienic clean without the need of using any chemicals. The combination of steam and the microfibre pads kills 99.9%* of bacteria from all types of floor surfaces making this a great chemical free cleaning option for floors. The Vileda 1-2 Spray is so-called because it refines the mopping process into two simple steps - filling the tank and spraying the water. For step one, all I had to do was remove the stopper at the top of the handle before adding up to 250ml of water. The manufacturer says the 1-2 Spray can be used with just water, or you can add Vileda’s own Active Cleaner or the floor cleaner of your choice. For the sake of this test, I used the mop with water before adding some Tesco All Purpose Cleaner, as per the instructions. If you want some real power behind your spray mop, consider a model like our winner, the expert Vileda Looper Spray Mop. It’s a cordless charge-up-and-clean option with extra power for those tougher stains. Some spray mops, such as the Flash Power Mop, also have battery-assisted trigger sprays for more force behind every spritz.We compiled all of our in-depth research into a shortlist and from there chose 10 that we thought would offer something for everyone, no matter what their needs or budget. Why you should trust us The Vileda 1-2 Spray Mop was tested on its ability to remove everyday stains, including hot chocolate, muddy footprints and toothpaste. I have the Vileda 1-2-spray mop and it’s grand...does the job!" - Recommended by Mumsnetter ChittyChittyBoomBoom The rotating pads work to scrub your floors, while the spray function adds water, mixed with a drop of non-foaming detergent if you wish. It’s easy to manoeuvre about the floor although it’s loud during operation. I recorded volumes of between 70 and 72 decibels. That’s around the same as a washing machine.