Rubbermaid Self-Wringing Ratchet Twist Mop with Blended Yarn Head, 54-inch
(1818664). This self-wringing twist mop uses a ratchet in the handle to twist
and wring water out of the mop head. Mop head has double tailbands and looped
ends to minimize tangling. This mop is suitable for use in commercial and
industrial applications. Handle is 54 inches (137.2 cm) long. Wet mops (also
called string mops) consist of a mop head, a handle, and a method of
attaching, or mounting, a mop head onto a handle. Mop heads are typically made
of cotton, synthetic fibers, or blends of cotton and synthetic. Synthetic
fibers withstand laundering better and dry faster, both factors leading to
longer product lifespan because harmful bacteria grow in a damp mop. In
traditional string mop construction, coarse strings of cotton yarn are banded
at the head for connection to a handle, and the strings hang loose at the
tail. This method is now referred to as "cut-end," to contrast with the
improved method of looping the strings back to the head, leaving no loose ends
to fray. Laundering is not recommended for cut-end mops. Other improvements
include tailbanding, which ties the strings together close to the tail to
reduce tangling and improve floor coverage. Mops are used for cleaning floors
or for spreading an oil- or water-based floor finish onto a floor to protect
the surface. Rubbermaid manufactures cleaning, organizing, and material
handling products for commercial, medical, and industrial applications. The
company, founded in 1933, is headquartered in Huntersville, NC