Types of Mop Buckets And Wringers

• Metal Buckets - Metal buckets are great when it comes to durability.  The buckets stand up to the test of time as well as the punishment of day to day use. Most metal mop buckets are made from electroplated steel to prevent rust.

• Plastic Buckets - Lightweight and durable these mop buckets are the most common.  Plastic mop buckets are rated by gallons for size, with sizes from 20-50 gallons.  Most buckets can be fitted with either sidepress or downpress wringers.

• Duo Buckets - Duo buckets are mop buckets that have two tanks.  One tank usually contains a mop solution and the other a rinse solution.  These buckets are for use in demanding hygienic environments and most have antimicrobial properties built in.

• Metal Wringers - Metal Wringers like metal buckets are extremely durable.  These mop buckets are commonly fitted with steel handles so you can apply extra pressure while ringing your mop. Most metal mop wringers are made from electroplated steel to prevent rust.

• Plastic Wringers - Plastic wringers are lightweight durable and very affordable.  Plastic wringers come in both downpress and sidepress styles.

• Downpress Wringers - A downpress wringer gets its name from the downward action of the wringer plunger when wringing a mop.  The plunger is forced down from the top of the wringer enabling increased pressure to be put on the mop.

• Sidepress Wringers - On the sidepress wringer the plunger places pressure on the mop from the side.  Extra force is required when using a sidepress wringer.

• Strainer Mop Buckets -  Lightweight, durable plastic strainer buckets are ideal for traveling up and down stairs. most strainer buckets have a low capacity pail. Funnel-shaped strainer wrings up to a 10-oz. mop head.

Cotton blend lopped end dust mop.

Which Mop Bucket Is Right For You?

With all the different mop buckets on the market today it's hard to know which on to pick.  The first thing you should consider is the amount of area you will mopping.  This is what we recommend:

• Residential 1-400 sq ft   -  25 qt or less

• Small Commercial 400-1000 sq ft - 25 to 45 qt

• Large Commercial 1000-2000 sq ft - 35 to 50 qt

• 2000 sq ft or more we recommend using an auto scrubber or wet-vac with mounted squeegee.

Here are some examples of the types of mop buckets and what they look like:

How To Properly Care For Your Mop Bucket

Caring for your mop bucket properly can help extend the life of your mop bucket and reduce contaminants and bacteria growth in your environment.  Here are some simple steps to take in caring for your bucket:

• Rinse mop buckets thoroughly after each use.  Turn the bucket upside dry.

• Check buckets for cracks and cleanliness regularly.  Check to see if the casters roll smoothly.  If your casters are stuck or rusty replace them as soon as possible.  If your casters are bad don't throw away your mop bucket, most mop bucket manufacturers sell casters separately.

• Rinse your wringers thoroughly.  It us best to hang the wringer up to dry so that they can drain completely.  Check handle and pressure mechanisms regularly.  Most mop bucket manufacturers sell these parts separately.

• Try to have a different mop bucket for specific tasks.  This reduces the mixture of chemicals and contaminants you may have in your bucket.

• When using floor finish extend the life of your mop bucket by lining the inside with a trash can liner.  After your done finishing your floors you can discard the trash can liner in the proper way.

Wet Mop Safety

Safety is an important part of mopping.  Safety for the person mopping and people that might be around the immediate area are always at risk when the floors are wet.  Some steps to follow while mopping are:

• Use a Wet Floor Barrier to block off any wet areas.

• Use safety signs to alert people to hazardous walking conditions.

• Use a brightly colored mop bucket that people can see from a distance.

• Use barrier tape to cordon off wet areas.

• train the person mopping how to properly mop a floor using a mopping system.

By following some of these precautionary measures you will ensure that your employees, clients and customers are safe from mopping related accidents.

Wet floor cone

Neon tall floor cone

Mobile wet floor barrier