Mop facts for kids

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Janitor's bucket with mop
A mop in a bucket with a wringer that squeezes out water.

A mop is a tool used for cleaning. It is usually pieces of cloth or a sponge attached to the end of a long stick.

A wet mop is typically used to clean a floor, while a dry mop is used to remove dust.

The mop was invented by Eddy Key, a well known inventor, on June 13, 1893.

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  • T W stewart 1893mop

    T. W. Stewart wet mop from 1893

  • Mop

    A mop

  • Mop, manual pre-wetting of mops in bucket

    Manual pre-moisting of wet-mops in bucket

  • Mop for wet use, looped microfiber, velcro back, 60 cm

    Flat wet-mop (pre-moisting). Looped microfiber with Velcro mounting on back.

  • Mop for wet use, looped microfiber, velcro back, 60 cm (back view)

    Flat wet-mop (back view of previous mop).

  • Mop for wet or dry use, open end microfiber, looped yarn edge, velcro back, 60 cm

    Flat mop for dry or wet (pre-moisting) use. Open-end microfiber with looped yarn edges. Velcro back.

  • Mop, three different mop handles

    Mop handles From left: Classic yarn mop handle made of aluminium (thread mount), unadjustable aluminium handle for velcro mop (50 cm), unadjustable aluminium handle for velcro mop (60 cm), scale included for reference.

  • Mop, classic yarn mop and handle (detail of threads)

    Detail of mop mounting piece (blue plastic) and mount

  • Mop, velcro mop and handle

    Velcro mop with mount


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