Are you cleaning your floors with a dirty mop? The answer is probably yes. Different types of mops need different cleaning methods. Microfiber, often considered one of the best mops for hardwood ...

With flu viruses, swine and otherwise, heading everywhere this winter, tidying up your house is a strong defense against the spread of disease. This Old House offers a few tactics for keeping your ...

Brooms and dry mops may be a quick fix for messes, but without water and a sanitizing agent, you’re likely just pushing dirt around your home, according to our experts. That’s where wet mops come into ...

There's no need to limit yourself to a traditional loose-string mop, wet mops can range from flat ones that are gentler on delicate hardwood to cheap and easy-to-use strip mops with built-in wringers.

According to BestReviews cleaning expert Ketia Daniel, “Spring cleaning is like pressing a reset button on your home’s cleanliness. You’re not just cleaning the obvious things. You’re cleaning areas ...

There’s a lot to like about tile flooring, especially in kitchens, bathrooms and foyers. It’s durable, relatively inexpensive and maintains an appealing aesthetic. However, tile and stone flooring ...

I tested 15 mops on three surfaces — sealed hardwood, ceramic tile and linoleum — using a bucket of warm, soapy water or the cleaning solution that came with the mop. Then, to see how well they ...