The 5 Best Electric Mops of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Excellent performance, ease of use, sleek design, and affordable pricing put the Bissell SpinWave at the top of our best electric mop picks.

Featuring two rotating mop pads, this electric spin mop performed excellently during our testing session. It tackled spills, spots, and tough messes on any of our sealed surfaces, including wooden and laminate floors.

And if you’re wondering what the “PET” attribute means, it simply indicates that the mop is part of Bissell’s Pet series, which is specifically designed to handle pet messes.

We also appreciated the 28-ounce water tank – the largest capacity on this list – and the 22-foot power cord – the longest, too. So it was perfect for cleaning both small and large rooms without having to stop constantly.

And even with a large water tank, the Bissell SpinWave is one of the lightest options. Our testers found it very easy to pull. It’s also a self-propelled machine so there was no need to exert much effort in pushing it.

And speaking of the design, we noticed that it’s very easy to maneuver and navigate around the floors for an electric appliance thanks to swivel steering.

The only hiccup with this Bissell mop is that the pad design doesn’t allow it to reach corners. So you may have to deep clean with another mop from time to time.

We also found the scrubbing pads to be too gentle on stubborn stains so we had to spray more cleaning solution and make several passes. Still, this mop is an outstanding choice given its high performance and reasonable price.

The VMAI electric spin mop is a cordless model, so you don’t have to plug it to an electric outlet to use it.

This means two things: First, it works using a battery and this one has a long lasting duration of 40 – 60 minutes after only 3 hours of charging time. This covers a 2150 square foot area according to the manufacturer, and this is confirmed by many users.

Second, the mop has been designed with lightweight and comfort in mind. We noticed and appreciated the easy-to-use design, which allows for cleaning with a single hand.

We also liked the flexible and free-standing design, which enables you to clean without straining your back and store the mop without taking up floor space.

Plus, we found the VMAI spin mop to be relatively quiet, with a sound level of only 60dB, making it much quieter than other models on our list.

This cordless mop also provides an adjustable spray function and lets you choose how much liquid you want to release. This ability allows for plenty of flexibility depending on the type of floors you want to clean.

This also means you can use the VMAI mop on wooden floors, whether hardwood or laminate. To scrub wooden floors, the manufacturer even suggests adding wax oil to the water tank.

However, the spray function has a clumsy design and may stop working after a few months of use. In such a case, reach out to customer support. They’re amazing and will send you a new one for free.

Although several mops on our list are suitable for hardwood floors, this Shark Pro Vacuum Mop seems to be designed just for these surfaces. Just make sure they’ve been sealed beforehand.

Not only does this Shark vacuum mop perform well on wooden surfaces (laminate, too), but it comes with multiple disposable pads that are gentle enough to clean your hardwood floors without scratching them.

The light on the head floors also helps to identify dust and dirt on dark wooden floors and between planks – areas where it’s usually difficult to see them.

As an added bonus, it vacuums too, using a powerful suction. With this super suction-mopping combo, no need to waste time tackling both tasks separately.

We also appreciated the cordless design that we find particularly convenient. However, being cordless also means that it runs on batteries and has limited autonomy.

With this Shark appliance, you shouldn’t be alarmed as a user reports being able to clean a 1000 sqft area in a single use. If that’s too short for you, the charging time beats all the records with only 15 minutes of charging time.

Just be aware that the dirt pads can re-soil the floors. And since they’re disposable, you’ll need to purchase them again and again.

But their cost is relatively inexpensive. And aside from that, we think this mop is a great and effective option for floor cleaning.

Hot steam from this Shark steam pocket mop lifts away grime, dirt and loosens stains and spills – and this is exactly what you need to clean your hard surfaces (such as tile floors).

But what makes this electric mop stand out from its competitors is its powerful performance for a reasonable price.

The mop provides on-demand steam. This feature, combined with the double-sided mop cleaning pad, allowed us to get out tough, dried-on messes on large surfaces and for long testing cleaning sessions.

We also appreciated that this Shark steam mop comes with a bunch of extra accessories and features: 2 pads, a filling flask and a quick release cord wrap.

Speaking of the cord, it’s on the short side compared to other models on our list. And note that the cord is shorter on most recent models and longer on older ones (18 ft vs. 30 ft). But it was long enough to clean our large living room.

This mop also has a slim, lightweight, and comfortable soft-grip handle design that made mopping enjoyable. During our testing, the weight and overall design made it very portable, even with the cleaning solution tank completely filled.

And unlike other picks, it has proved us efficient with heating and cooling in seconds.

We noted that the Shark steam pocket mop doesn’t stay in place on its own, though. We struggled a bit to make it stand. So if you don’t have a closed closet to store it you may have issues finding a place where to store it safely.

This issue can be easily resolved by using a wall-mounted storage rack.

All in all, while this mop doesn’t come with fancy features, efficient cleaning, and easy portability make it a standout for its price.

Not only will This iRobot Braava Jet robot mop did all the mopping work for us, but it did it remarkably well and for a fraction of the price of other similar models.

Even though it doesn’t include a vacuuming function, this small robot mop impressed with its cleaning performance. Equipped with smart navigation, it removed dirt and mess in our kitchen in a single pass (or row).

And the precision jet spray feature made sure that it doesn’t spray too much water or cleaning solution, leaving our kitchen floors spotless.

We also appreciated its ease of use. We basically just had to press the start button and the robot did the rest.

It doesn’t come with any advanced smart features, just the basic settings you could expect from an affordable robot mop: smart mapping and keep-out zones. Its small size made it practical for cleaning hard-to-reach areas, and its square shape ensured that it doesn’t miss corners.

You can also choose between wet, damp, or dry sweeping pads if you plan to mop delicate surfaces. These are all disposable and there is no possibility for you to use washable ones.

If you don’t mind the added expense, you can purchase the iRobot Braava Jet mop for an effective mopping experience. And again, at a low price point.