Mr. Clean Me Not!
Written: Oct 24 '05
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Pros: Comfortable grip, easy to assemble, affordable
Cons: Does not live up to Mr. Clean standards, nor my own
The Bottom Line: Terrific idea, fantastic rubber grip, no dirty water to touch--but lacks durability for multiple uses.
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| Teraisa1's Full Review: Mr. Clean Mop in a Box |
Why the Big Fuss?
Mr. Clean--the brand--is enough for me, generally speaking. So of course, while shopping roller mops, the name caught my eye. Quickly I scanned prices of the mops on the rack, 12.99 was the high price. Mop in a Box was just a tad more. Not bad and the features... well, let's just say I fell hook, line, and sinker.
Perhaps it'd be fair to the review to let you know I have seven kids, ages 9 - 17 3/4. There's a lot to mop up. We mop much more than daily, if you know what I mean. The mop must withstand crucial kid and adult stress (not to mention mud and snow). We know our mops may or may not last a year, even with the disposable heads and we're good with that.
Mr. Clean's Mop in a Box comes with a limited lifetime warranty (incidentally, the packaging tells you where to find the information online, but when I checked it out... there was not a warranty for this product to be found), which is good, because it shows they stand by their product (for the most part).
Before going into hot, steamy details, let me tell you--it is so good to walk through the rest of my shopping with the small box in the cart, rather than an awkward mop/stick.
Sold!
“We are determined to support our retail customers with fresh, new products and merchandising programs across the spectrum of small housewares”, said Mike Rodrique, President...
High Standards, High Expectations
Okay, so I like the packaging and the brand name, but what else are we talking about? Why is this a good choice? For one, you never touch the mop head. Next, the rubber grip feels fantastic--as if I may actually enjoy mopping. Then there's the extra scrubber which filps down when you need more than a sponge and elbow grease. Nice. Honestly, the fact I would have to assemble it never was a deciding factor for or against my purchase. How hard could screwing three pieces together be? Getting the wrapper off the new head, now that's another story. Scary story, too, since the manufacturers included directions on that endeavor.
Now you know, it's a roller mop, it means you just push on the rubber grip and it rolls these little rubber or plastic solid tubes down the head to wring the water out.
It took only minutes to assemble--if. The directions were read first, but you probably wouldn't have to have a degree to do it blindly, and still correctly.
This is a good looking piece of household-wares, if I do say so myself. There is much potential, and I can feel the bond. I'm wondering if I may have to fight the kids over who is going to mop. Hmmmm....
Let's Not and Say We Did
Drats, only the first round and it couldn't pass my test. Man, this infuriated me. I like it so much. I like the feeling of power it gave me. Until I used the scrubber. I pulled the scrubber down after completing the dining room to scrub out some leftover green beans and it worked okay. The problem was it wanted to continue to work. I would put it back up over and over again, but it would flap down while I mopped using only the sponge. This was just too difficult and could possibly scratch your floor (though I think you'd have to have plenty of force to do so).
The scrubber is a small "flip" scrubbing "brush." The hard bristles are to get into cracks, crevices, and tough day old floor food.
Because I had to admit it was a serious downfall--remember this was the first test, I had to also admit the rubber grip was too low. I actually had to hunch my back a bit in order to hold it properly and comfortably. I'm 5'6". I asked my oldest to mop the kitchen. Maybe it's me?
Nope, she's an inch taller, but she noticed it right away. The other kids, one by one, were fine with the height of the rubber grip (which feels SO GOOD in your hands). They are all 5'2" or shorter. God forbid my 6'2" husband mopped, I'd never hear the end of it!
Lastly, while rolling the water out, the mop's pieces loosened, I had to stop often to tighten them up. It also loosened while mopping, if I turned it just right, but it could have simply been loose from the squeezing. Who knows for sure?
For the Record
The mop information claims it "stores in sections." Why would we want to go through that much work every time we have a spill or need a new shine? Use "The Organizer" or just hang the dang thing in the closet. The handle DOES have a hole to use in a hook.
The Replaceable heads (again, the plastic wrap was hard to get off) are quite pricey, about half the price of the mop for two new sponges.
I apologize; I really wanted this relationship to work out, but we had to let go of the mop. The store refunded our money, no questions asked (though I explained it anyway, you all know I love to ramble when I get the chance).
Just the Facts, Ma'am:
Mop is easy to assemble, carries a reputable name, comes in great packaging, does not wring well, the grip is not adjustable, and the scrubber wants to work too much. True Crime Fanatic rates this product two bloody stars.
Give my Regards to:
Mike Rodrique, I agree you came up with this unique product, my request is only to ask your kids or your neighbors' kids to test it out next time. Thanks for including Bulter (Mr. Clean) products. We will be back and we will continue adoring other products. If this mop ever changes, I'd positively try it again.
Read opinionated3's Mop in a Box review.
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Seven kids-too many teens, homeschooling, solving crimes, writing & editing, loves underdogs.
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