Garages are inherently dirty environments and rightly so. They’re functioning workspaces, subject to oil spills, brake fluid leaks and whatever muck your tires brought in from the cold. A little axle grease here and there is okay but left to accumulate over time and you could see your beloved automotive sanctuary soon turn into a cesspit of chemically infused decrepitude.
No one wants to work in such conditions, and your end results may pay the price, so start showing your garage some due care today. Not sure what to do first? Mop the floor.
Garage floors will usually bear the brunt of car dirt, so they can become deceptively filthy. Giving your garage a decent mop will remove odours, reduce the risk of slipping on unforeseen oil spills and elevate the general ambience of the room. It doesn’t have to be Ron Dennis eat-your-lunch-from grade, but a little effort will go a long way in improving its condition.
How to clean your garage floor
Start by clearing everything out, including your vehicle, any power tools or fans, your garage organizers – everything. Entirely clear floor space will greatly improve your results as no spot will be left un-mopped. You could treat this as an opportunity to declutter, too – a clear garage is a productive garage.
Once everything has been cleared out, sweep the floor with a rough broom as best you can to remove all of the dust, leaves and any other rubbish. Some materials may require further scraping to remove but priming the floor in this way will ensure the best results as only grease or oil patches will be left to remove.
Once the garage has been cleared and the floor swept, add a bottle of degreaser fluid to a bucket of warm water then proceed to mop down the floor surface until the entire garage has been covered.
Masthome Garage Mop
The best garage mop
Price: £21.99 | VIEW OFFER
Look no further than this piece from Masthome for a strong and durable mop in classic style. Each 21-strand mop string is loop ended to reduce tangling and fraying, but also for maximum surface area upon contact. The cotton is dense but soft, perfect for optimal absorption and mopping function, and is attached to the mop pole via an 8cm jaw clamp.
This industrial floor mop also comes with two mop heads in two different colours, meaning you can keep track of what solution each has been in to avoid cross-contamination.
Pros:
• Easy to use
• Good absorption
Cons:
• More laborious wringing process
Rubbermaid Garage Mop
The best premium garage mop
Price: £160.39 | VIEW OFFER
For a more clinical application of degreaser or other garage washing fluid, this mop from Rubbermaid features a liquid tank that disperses cleaning solution behind the mop at the pull of a trigger, wasting very little but still supplying the mop with the necessary formula to clean.
The refillable liquid reservoir holds 600ml of a solution to clean up a total of 80m2 of floor space. The liquid is then mopped in used industry-best microfibre for a clean and smooth finish.
Pros:
• Solution reservoir for accurate water dispersion
Cons:
• May take longer to cover a larger area
Yocada Garage Mop
The best garage mop features
Price: £56.18 | VIEW OFFER
This garage mop from Yocada features a 3-in-1 design with a mop sponge, brush and scraping squeegee edge all in one product. The honeycomb sponge design is ultra-absorbent, with an adjustable mob handle to suit your use.
Once the sponge head has reached its maximum absorption capacity, a simple pull on the mop handle will squeeze the liquid back into the bucket and the mopping process may start again. This product comes with two easily changeable sponge heads for convenience.
Pros:
• Multi-purpose tool
Cons:
• Will take longer to cover large areas
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Masthome Industrial Garage Mop
The best industrial garage mop
Price: £34.99 | VIEW OFFER
This industrial-grade mop from Masthome features a 93cm wide cotton thread flat mop with two reusable pads. The mop handle sports an adjustable swivel lock with 180-degree rotation, allowing for fast and smooth movement to cover large spaces in a quick time. The two-layer soft cotton yarn brilliantly lifts water, dust and debris to leave your garage floor looking spotless. Once the job is done, throw the cotton yarn into the washing machine or hand wash it yourself to repeat the process.
Pros:
• Large and versatile
Cons:
• Might be a bit unwieldy when heavy
Pure Yarn Garage Mop
The best classic vibe garage mop
Price: £7.99 | VIEW OFFER
Classic style, timeless function. If you still answer to a landline with the last three digits of your number, or you’re inclined to spend long summer afternoons gazing wistfully into the annals of an eBay-bought ration book in the hope it might evoke some vicarious nostalgia of simpler times – check out this mop.
The heavy-duty yarn is soft but absorbent, boasting a large footprint with its many strands for quick and simple mopping. The mop head is attached to the 120cm handle via a rust-free metal socket supporting extensive use and heavy-duty cleaning.
Pros:
• Simple yet effective design
Cons:
• Will require some elbow grease and multiple trips back to the bucket
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