I Tested Over 20 Mops, and This One Cleaned Up the Competition

Tested by Theresa Holland

Mopping your floors may not be an everyday chore like sweeping or vacuuming. However, it's crucial for deeper cleans and anytime you need to lift streaks or sticky residues. Not all mops are created equal, of course, and some are better for certain jobs and floor types than others.

After testing upwards of 20 mops in my home, I can tell you the True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop is the best one currently on the market. True & Tidy is a newer brand, and while it might not be a household name (or, at least, not yet), it's giving well-known mop makers a run for their money.

Keep scrolling to see how I tested this mop, what areas it excels in, what you can use it for (besides wet-mopping hard floors) and what to know before buying it.

What Is the True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop?

The True & Tidy TrueClean is a multipurpose, swivel-head, self-cleaning spin mop. It has an adjustable handle and a flat head that rotates a complete 360 degrees. You can use it to clean all types of hard floors, plus walls, windows and high-up ledges.

This mop comes with a floor-cleaning system, including two reusable microfiber pads and a self-cleaning bucket with two compartments. You fill one of the bucket compartments with clean water and your choice of cleaning solution, and the other section holds the dirty water. There's an inlet on the top for filling it with clean water and a drain at the base for easy emptying.

How I Tested the True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop

I unboxed the mop system, snapped the handle together and read through the instructions. After filling the bucket's clean compartment with water and a little bit of Aunt Fannie’s floor cleaner, I performed these tests to see if the TrueClean is as effective and convenient as it claims.

Liquid Test: I spilled soda and fruit juice on my kitchen floor to assess the absorbency of the microfiber mop head. The mop soaked up the liquid very well without smearing it around. It didn't even leave behind visible wet streaks — the spin system wrings out the head so well that it's not soaking wet when you start mopping.

Sauce Test: I dispensed a small amount of soy sauce on the floor, wiped it up first with a paper towel (just as I would if soy sauce were spilled in a real-life scenario), and then used the mop to finish cleaning the mess. Without having to scrub or use much pressure at all, it did a great job removing all stickiness and visible residue.

Dry Mopping Test: I tested the mop on my dry floors with a dry microfiber pad, focusing along the walls and in corners where dry debris accumulates. It picked up a decent amount of dust, hair, crumbs and dirt.

Comfort and Maneuverability Test: I adjusted the handle to a comfortable height and moved the mop all around my hard floors, into tight corners, and above my head to reach window frames and cabinet ledges. The lightweight, compact design and adjustability made it supremely easy to maneuver.

What I Liked About the True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop

It cleans floors remarkably well.

This mop does its job. It cleans hard floors incredibly well, absorbing liquids, removing stickiness and leaving no visible trace in its wake. I appreciate that the wring-out spin system prevents the head from being soaked. I didn't have to worry about over-saturating my floors or even water streaks being left behind.

It's super versatile.

I like that the TrueClean mop can be used with any liquid cleaning solution, so you can choose your preferred formula or something that works for your specific floor material. Beyond cleaning hard flooring, it can be used to wash walls, cabinetry, windows and floorboards. And you can use it to dust virtually any hard surface in your home.

It has a clever self-cleaning design.

I like how efficient the self-cleaning system is. Before mopping, you place the mop head in the bucket and press down repeatedly with the handle to saturate it with water. When you're done mopping, you do this again, only at a quicker pace, to wring out the dirty water and dry the microfiber pad. There's also a built-in brush in the bucket that helps pull off hair, crumbs, dirt and other debris from the pads. The features all work very well.

It's easy to store and maintain.

I love that this mop stands upright, unsupported. This is convenient when mopping the floors, as you don't have to find somewhere to lean it or set the handle all the way down. It also makes it easy to store compactly within the bucket without having to take apart the handle. Emptying the dirty water from the bucket is a breeze, too, and laundering the microfiber pads is no problem.

What the True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop Could Do Better

Getting started isn't the most intuitive.

Getting started with this mop wasn't as intuitive a process as others I tested. Though it’s cleverly designed, figuring out exactly how to use the two water compartments in the bucket took careful reading through all the instructions — as well as some trial and error.

The handle comes in four pieces.

The mop handle comes in four pieces. It's quick and easy to assemble, but it has more parts than most other mops I tested.

Bottom Line: Is the True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop Worth Buying?

The True & Tidy TrueClean Spin Mop is absolutely worth buying. It performs better than any other mop I've ever used, it's versatile, it's comfortable to maneuver and it's easy to store. Considering that the machine-washable pads can be used again and again, the price is more than reasonable.

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Theresa Holland is a freelance shopping writer and product tester specializing in consumer tech, small appliances, home decor, household linens and lifestyle. She has substantial experience with hands-on testing and a keen understanding of what to look for when buying towel warmers and other plug-in devices. For HGTV.com, Theresa has covered the best cooling fans, essential oil diffusers, canister vacuums and automatic drip coffeemakers.

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