Best Floor Cleaners to Use with Microfiber Mops

One of the greatest benefits of using microfiber for cleaning is that its innate cleaning power is fantastic when used with just water so you don’t need to add a chemical to ensure you’re removing dirt and germs. This isn’t just true for microfiber cloths; it also applies to microfiber mops!

The Spruce named our 18" Professional Microfiber Mop the best overall mop for 2021. Their product tester said, “I was skeptical about how well this mop could clean using just water. Even after going around the room, the mop pad didn’t look that dirty. However, when I rinsed the pad out, it was like a mudslide coming out of the microfiber fabric.” Although it’s not necessary to add a cleaner when mopping with microfiber, we’re often asked what cleaner we recommend being used with our mops. Check out our recommendations below.

The first things I tell our customers looking for a cleaner is to make sure that it’s safe for their flooring. Most flooring manufacturers and installers will have a product that they recommend. What might work great for a hardwood floor might not be ideal for ceramic tile so those professional opinions are a great place to start. Also, it’s important to choose a cleaner with a neutral pH. These cleaners are less likely to do any damage to your surfaces and usually don’t require any sort of rinsing so they’re safe for your pets and family as well.

While our top recommendation for a floor cleaner is still water and microfiber, whichever product you choose, be sure you’re following the manufacturer’s instructions, especially since a lot of cleaners are concentrates and require dilution and using them “straight” can damage your floors. The key to keeping your floors in their best shape is to maintain them by frequently dust mopping. To learn more about how to effectively mop your floors, check out our best practices here! Not currently using microfiber mops? Check out some of our best selling microfiber mop kits today.