Mop facts for kids

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.

Images for kids

T. W. Stewart wet mop from 1893
A classic string mop leaning against a waste receptacle
Manual pre-moistening of wet-mops in bucket
Two sponge mops, one of which is covered
Flat wet-mop (pre-moistening), looped microfiber with Velcro attachment on back
Flat wet-mop (back view of previous mop)
Flat mop for dry or wet (pre-moistening) use, open-end microfiber with looped yarn edges, Velcro attachment
Mop handles From left: Classic yarn mop handle made of aluminum (thread mount), unadjustable aluminum handle for Velcro attached mop (50 cm), unadjustable aluminum handle for Velcro attached mop (60 cm), scale included for reference.
Detail of mop mounting piece (blue plastic) and mount
Velcro attached mop with mount
Xiaomi Deerma spray mop