The 6 Best Mops for Laminate Floors of 2024, Tested

Read Full Review: O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop Review

The EasyWring spin mop takes the top spot for its ease of use, well-designed features, versatility, and efficiency – and more than 145’000 reviews confirm that.

First, instead of relying on your arms and back, the smart bucket integrates a built-in wringer with a foot pedal that does all the work for you. You no longer need to manually wring out the mop over the sink.

But this also means that you can control the water level leaving the mop barely damp to clean laminate floors.

We also appreciate the convenient splash guard to keep excess water from spraying wood floors – a frequent known drawback of having a bucket. A situation you really don’t want to happen on laminate floors.

The significant advantage is the machine-washable microfiber mop head. Microfibers are densely constructed allowing them to hold 6 times their weight in water. This results in a more absorbent and effective wet mop.

And our tests revealed that large spills or liquid messes are soaked up impressively quickly.

Not only is this O-Cedar EasyWring mop effective but it’s versatile too. Microfibers are also positively charged. Since the dust is negatively charged, this microfiber mop will attract dust without redistributing it around the surface.

By the end of the day, you’ll be able to dust mop, and damp mop your laminate floors with one single cleaning tool.

However, we did notice a flaw in the design. While the thoughtful features let you think this mop is on the extra mobility side, the bucket doesn’t have wheels. Combined with a bulkier design compared to other options on our list, this mop might be a better fit for small surfaces.

Still, we were really convinced by its impressive performance to clean laminate floors, but also other types of flooring – considering its low price point.

This Bona Premium mop offers all the basic features of a great mop for laminate, with a few smart attributes.

We didn’t test this mop – at least not yet. But we tested the Bona Hardwood Floor Premium Spray Mop. Having close similarities such as the mop head or handle construction, we feel comfortable recommending this model.

At 16.5 inches, the extra large mop head is one of the widest on this list and cleans faster in fewer passes – which is quite remarkable.

And the dusting pad utilizes electrostatic properties to trap dust and dirt. Once you’re finished with the duster, you can switch to the cleaning pad to tackle stains or dried-on messes.

Both are gentle enough to clean your stylish laminate floors without scratching them. Add to this the rubberized corners to protect the baseboards and you’re truly on the safe side.

While the handle isn’t exactly long, the telescopic pole offers you more flexibility.

We also couldn’t ignore the fact that the pads are machine washable 500 times. Assuming you wash the pads once a week, it would take you approximately 10 years before you need to replace them.

So for a bit under $20 (at the time of publication), you have an efficient mop for laminate floors – but also for any other types – for a decade. You can’t beat that record.

What’s more? This Bona mop weighs just 1.4 pounds– the lightest option on this list – and is incredibly easy to push around the floors.

However, unlike its Bona Hardwood Floor counterpart, no cleaning solution is offered with the purchase.

And we also regret the flimsy and fragile design. Made of plastic, this Bona mop may seem cheap and this is confirmed by many users.

Now, this mop does a terrific job at tackling the toughest stains on laminate floors at a bargain price. We couldn’t exactly expect more in terms of material considering the price and for such a performance.

Read Full Review: O-Cedar ProMist Max Microfiber Spray Mop Review

Read Full Review: Swiffer Wetjet Starter Kit Review

We’ve tested numerous mops in our homes and we found the Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit to be unbeatable for mopping laminate and picking up pet hair thanks to its dry-wet pads and ease of use.

Across our testing, we reported that the dry pads performed extremely well at catching loose dust, pet hair, dander, and stubborn debris on laminate floors after a few passes only.

Plus, when using the spray, it was very effective at scrubbing (pet) stains and marks, too.

To be more efficient, we had to apply a bit of extra pressure – but we didn’t consider it a major concern.

We valued this Swiffer spray mop design. To us, everything has been designed with ease of use in mind.

Attaching the pads or spraying the solution is a breeze. Maneuvering the mop forth and back is effortless, too. And if eventually, you need more cleaning solutions, you can have them with just the press of a button.

Swiffer includes a bottle of cleaning solution. But you can purchase other cleaning solutions – all compatible with any type of floor, including laminate and hardwood floors, offering a versatility that’s worthing to note.

However, the construction isn’t as heavy-duty as other mops from this list – so we noticed that it’s a better fit for small pet messes.

Purchasing more pads will certainly add to the overall cost and this is something to consider in the long run. It’s not exactly the most eco-friendly solution either since the pads aren’t reusable.

But considering its versatility, ease of use, and low-cost profile, we think that this Swiffer mop is a great option.

We put this Tineco floor one S3 to the test in our homes and found that it offers a variety of smart features that help it to surpass other models.

For example, the intelligent sensors are capable of determining how dirty your laminate floors are to then adjust automatically the suction and water flow.

This is a feature we could effectively value in high-traffic areas. The Tineco mop vacuum focused more on tougher stains that are not that obvious to see on laminate floors.

The LCD screen is handy, too since it displays a red ring when the floors are really dirty.

The screen has a bunch of other indicators to help you during your cleaning sessions. Some are very clear – such as the battery or power indicator – but others are quite hard to decode. Thankfully a voice command helps by expressing out loud what you should do next.

We were also really impressed with the Tineco S3 cleaning performance on wooden floors – it picked up all the dirt on our way, leaving the floors spotless without soaking them.

However, we discovered that it could leak water at some points, especially when going from one room to another. If you run the mop over the threshold bar, the brush will release a bit of water. In such situations, we had to mop with a clean cloth after the Tineco S3 which we found quite inconvenient.

We’re also not huge fans of the dual water tanks system where we had to empty all the gunk with our hands – but it’s inevitable with vacuum mop models.

And it’s largely counterbalanced by the self-cleaning system. Once we were done with the cleaning session, we just had to press a button and the whole machine did the work for us.

Simply make sure to empty the dirty water tank after every cleaning session – or you’ll have unpleasant persistent odors.

All in all, we believe that this wet-dry vacuum mop combo comes with lots of bells and whistles that justify its high price.

The iRobot Braava Jet240 outperforms many costly models but for a fraction of the price.

It handled messes like spills, patches, and oily substances with ease. And despite using nothing more than water and a disposable pad, no scrubbing, and no power (so to speak), we appreciated its performance during our testing session.

It always left us evidence of its cleaning success left behind.

We picked this robot mop to be the best for laminate thanks to its jet spray. The mist is fine – if the setting is set to the lowest – and doesn’t spray too much water on the floors. And whether you need to dry or wet mop, it does both excellently.

With just the press of the power button, this small mop gets to work. Now, to be clear, it’s a small mopping appliance and doesn’t come with the smart features of other higher-end picks (it’s not a vacuum mop combo either – just a mop).

No schedule, no map, no electronic barrier. But its mopping capacities are still impressive, especially in the smallest rooms.

And even if it doesn’t include any advanced mapping features, it’s smart enough to avoid carpets and rugs.

We were also amazed at how this iRobot mop is easy to use. Put the battery, slide a cleaning pad, fill the water tank, press the start button, and voilà!

But it has drawbacks too. It actually comes with an invisible barrier but that’s not always reliable. It looks like the mop forgets about it on every occasion.

And since the pads aren’t reusable, you’ll have to add the replacement parts to the expense.