The first step in choosing the best floor cleaning tools is being specific on your floor type. Each type will need a specific set of tools depending on the material and how delicate it is.
Some tools can be used for both hard floors and carpet which is great to have one tool that can do it all.
Check out below for a list of tools you may want to consider depending on your needs. Remember not ALL are necessary. Take a look below and use the Table of Contents to jump around as needed.
Floor Cleaning Tools List
- Vacuum (carpet and hard floors)
- Steam Mop (carpet and hard floors)
- Robot Vacuum / Mop (hard floors and area rugs)
- Carpet Cleaning Machine (carpet)
- Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner (carpet and hard floors)
- Handheld Steam Cleaner (hard surfaces)
- Portable Carpet Spot Cleaner (carpet and upholstery)
- Spray Mop (hard floors)
- Dry Mop (hard floors)
- Bucket and Mop (hard floors)
The Best Vacuum
The Shark Vertex is currently my favorite vacuum. It is a powerful cordless stick vacuum that has a foldable wand. The flex wand allows you to clean in hard to reach area such as vacuuming under your bed.
Cordless + 60 Minute
Though cordless, this vacuum runs for 60 minutes. BONUS: the battery is removable for effortless charging.
Flex Wand
The flex wand can fold two ways. It can fold over in half for easy storing and fold back to make reach under hard to reach areas.
Anti-Hair Wrap
The DuoClean Powerfins have a self cleaning brushroll which perfectly picks up long hair without wrapping.
Removable Handeld
The top half of this vacuum is removable to be used as a handheld vacuum along with the tools included.
The Best Steam Mop
The best steam mop for spotless floors is the Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop. I absolutely love this steam mop - it's gentle yet so powerful.
This machine has taken out some of the toughest stains from my floors ranging from dirt scuffs to melted Jell-O.
Long Power Cord
This steam mop has 23 Foot Power Cord - perfect for cleaning all the floors without switching outlets.
Attachments Included
This includes a microfiber soft pad, microfiber scrubby pad, two fragrance discs and a carpet glider.
Fast Heat Time
The PowerFresh is ready to use in 30 Seconds! This is a great feature if you are in a hurry to remove potential disaster.
No Chemicals Needed
Through the power of steam, this mop cleans and sanitizes your floors without the need for chemicals.
Best Robot Vacuum (2-in-1)
The Coredy R75 Robot Vacuum is a very special robot because not only does the intelligent technology vacuums on floors and carpet but can also mop them.
Schedule Timer
To maintain your home clean at all times, you can schedule this robot at the best times for you.
App + Compatibilities
Not only does this robot vacuum have its own app but can be used with Alexa and Google Assistant to conveniently start clean up.
Intelligent Mopping
The R750 has an electronically controlled water pump to control the water level (low, medium or high) according to spills on your floors.
120 Minutes Run Time
The Coredy robotic vacuum cleans for up to 120 min per charge so, all floors in your home can be cleaned from a single charge.
The Best Carpet Cleaner
The Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max is by far the best carpet cleaner. While this is a full sized professional cleaner, it is also quite lightweight at around 18lbs.
And with an 25' cord length you don't have to worry about changing outlets during cleaning.
CleanShot Pretreater
To attack your toughest stains, the CleanShot delivers a concentrated stream of formula right where you need it most.
Easy Post Clean Up
The dirty canister is easy to remove and clean. You can also easily remove the brush roll cover for an added clean machine.
Stain Fighting Tools
With the two additional attachments included you can not only clean your carpets but also upholstery and area rugs.
Dries in 30 Minutes
The Express Clean Mode is a great an easy way to keep your floors clean regularly and can dry in around 30 minutes.
Best Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
The Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro is the Best Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner. Not only does this floor cleaning tool vacuum and wash at the same time, it can also be used on multiple surfaces.
Multi-Surface Cleaning
The Crosswave Pet Pro is safe to use on many floors types such as tile, sealed wood floors, laminate, linoleum, area rugs and more.
Two Tank Technology
The clean water tank and the dirty water tank are stored separately to ensure clean floors. Simply remove the dirty tank and to discard dirty water.
Pet Hair Strainer
Unlike other wet dry vacuums, this one comes with a strainer. If you have a home with pets (or have long hair yourself) this tool catches all the hair to pick up and discard while cleaning your floors.
Long Cord
Nothing is more annoying than switching power sockets while cleaning your home. Thankfully, this 2 in 1 vacuum cleaner has a 25ft cord for a clean home of any size.
Best Handheld Steam Cleaner
The Bissell SteamShot Hard Surface Steam Cleaner is my choice for the best handheld steamer. I personally own this steamer which is why I recommend it.
Eliminates Germs without Chemicals
The Bissell SteamShot only uses the power of steam from water to sanitize multiple surfaces. Not only is this perfect for a non-chemical clean but can save you money on solutions long-term.
Includes 7 Attachments
This handheld steam cleaner comes with 3 different scrubbing brushes (colored differently for convenience), a grout tool, flat scraper and angled tool plus the standard steam attachment. You will also get a measuring cup to safely fill the steamer.
On Demand Steam
Choose where and how much steam you want to use by using the Steam Trigger. This button allows you to take full control of the steam depending on the surface you are cleaning.
Powerful + Long Cord
The Bissell Steam Shot uses 100 Watts of energy to blast off any grime on your hard surfaces. Plus has a 20ft power cord to help reach in all types of spaces in your home.
Best Portable Carpet Spot Cleaner
The Bissell Little Green Pro is one of the best selling Portable Carpet Cleaners available. I definitely have this on my Wish List for emergency spot stain removal.
Powerful Suction
This carpet cleaner has amazing suction capable of lifting most stains. Combining the Deep Stain tool with formula will ensure eliminating any stain.
Portable and Compact
Take the Bissell Little Green with you anywhere. It's compact design allows you to clean in any room or even your car. Cord Length is 20'
For Carpets and More
Not only is this great for spot cleaning your carpets, you can use this on upholstery, stairs, area rugs, auto interiors and more!
Tools and Formula Included
Included is the Deep Stain tool, 3" Tough Stain tool to use with the 5 Foot Hose and two sample formula to try out. And with the Compatible Easy Fill Cap it's a hassle free way to fill up.
Best Spray Mop
The O-Cedar ProMist Max Spray Mop is one of my top favorite tools. This floor cleaning tool is amazing for so many reasons. For m personally, this came through for me at times when I needed something fast and easy to use.
Double Sided
The Microfiber pad on this mop is double sided. meaning that it flips 180 and BOTH sides can be used. This allows you to clean your entire home without stopping to switch the pad.
Use ANY Formula
You can buy and use any cleaning solution that you want or make your own to use with this mop. You just need to fill the attached bottled with water and 2 teaspoons of solution.
Multi-Surface Safe
This mop is safe to use on all hard floors such as wood, tile and ceramic.
Machine Washable Pads
Top perk for the O-Cedar Spray Mop is that it comes with two extra pads that are machine washable. You can use this machine for a long time and at a great price.
Best Dry Mop
This simple but amazing O-Cedar Microfiber Flip mop is another favorite and is the absolute best dry mop. This tool comes in handy for cleaning all types of messes in all sizes.
Double Sided for Multiple Purposes
The O-Cedar Microfiber Flip Mop features a double sided pad. One sided has scrubbing strips used to safely remove dirt from your floors while the other side is ultra-dense chenille for dry dusting and sweeping your home.
Machine Washable Pad
The included microfiber pad for this mop is completely machine washable and can be used for up to three months per pad.
Multi-Surface Use
This dry mop is safe to use on hardwood floors and other hard surfaces such as linoleum, tile and more.
How I Use It
I absolutely love using this as a quick clean when I'm extremely busy. I quickly go around with the blue size to dust and collect all debris from my floors. Then pick up with a broom and pan.
The scrubbing side is great to use with some water or floor cleaner spray to soak some of the set in stains.
And in 15 minutes or less my entire floors are clean.
Best Mop and Bucket
The O'Cedar Easy Wring Spin Mop is the Best Selling mop and bucket available right now. Like most products by O'Cedar, this is designed to be
extremely convenient and easy to use.
Easy Hand Free Wringing
The #1 Favorite thing about this mop and bucket duo is the hands free wringing. It's simple to use, you just put it in the wring side and push a pedal to wring.
Machine Washable Pad
The microfiber pad is machine washable and can be used for up to three month. Use the pad either wet or dry or multiple types of cleaning.
Flexible Mop Head
The mop head is designed to be flexed in a 360 degree to help you reach and maneuver around tough areas. Plus with the triangle shaped head, it makes it easier to clean in corners.
Extendable Handle
Say goodbye to back pain! This mop handle has three different sizes. It has an adjustable height of 24", 36" and 48." With the mop head attached height is 51"
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most important tools for a clean floor?
As mentioned above, the best floor cleaning tools are the ones designed for your specific floors types. Many machines can be used on multiple surfaces for an added benefit. Most homes should have an easy tool to pick up debris daily and some type of mop.
Check out our clean floors tool list above.
Is it better to use a mop or a Swiffer?
The best mop definitely depends on your goal. For an easy to use daily maintenance tool a Swiffer is a great floor cleaner to have. For deep cleaning jobs its best to ditch the Swiffer for something more high performing.
Why are my floors still dirty after mopping?
If you're using a traditional mop and bucket, sometimes your floors can still be dirty because you are not replacing the water frequently enough. Unfortunately traditional mops use the same water to clean and dispose which makes it difficult to get spotless floors.
If you're ready to ditch your standard mop and bucket check out some of the options we listed above.
How do you mop a floor step by step?
The first step to mopping your floors is clean the area of any debris. You can vacuum or sweep the area depending on what you have. Make sure to keep the solution light as this can cause sticky floors. Next you want to start in sections and work your way back to an area where you can safely leave without stepping your clean floors.
If you're using a standard mop, make sure to regularly clean out and replace your water. When you're done let your floors air dry. DON'T FORGET to clean out you mop and allow that to fully dry as well.
How do I make my own floor cleaner?
You can easily make your own floor cleaner at home with some simple ingredients. For a small amount of solution use 5 ounces of white vinegar, 5 ounces of rubbing alcohol and 5 ounces of water. For scented floors add 3-5 drops of essential oils.
For larger heavy duty tasks, you can use 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon of dish soap, 1/4 cup of baking soda and 2 gallons of warm water.
