Dollarama MicroFibre Mop Review

Lovely spring has finally arrived. And with 2 big dogs and 3 kids, that means, among many other things, we’re about to encounter some very muddy floors.

I purchased this microfiber mop from Dollarama for $3 (the packaging spells MicroFibre). I like using microfiber cloths, as I find they really grip the dirt and pet hair, so I thought I would give this dollar store mop a try.

I have been using the mop for 1 month now, at least every other day. Here are my findings:

It works well on:

• Laminate flooring
• Vinyl flooring

The good stuff

1) This mop is durable. The ringer is made of a sturdy plastic clip. At first I did not think it would hold up, but so far, so good.

2) It has a very convenient “twist to wring” function. Using two hands, the mop easily wrings out water, leaving your hands clean and dry.

3) The mop removes the muddy paw prints and footprints quickly and easily. It also picks up sticky apple juice spills, spilled baby food, and other daily messes.

The bad stuff

1) If you have pets, this mop may not be for you. It does not pick up pet hair very well. I was hoping it would, as my microfiber cloths are excellent at picking up hair, but no luck. This mop clumps the hair and leaves it in wet hair piles on the floor (yuck).

The little amount of pet hair it does pick up gets stuck in the mop and will not rinse out. For that reason, it is necessary to sweep my floors before mopping (or buy another mop).

2) The twisting function of the mop is very loud. This may not be a big deal for most, but if you happen to do your mopping wearing a sleeping baby in a sling, it is worth mentioning.

3) The mop gets caught on sharp edges (under the edge of the stove for example) and creates pulls on the micro-fibre mop strands.

4) Finally, the mop looks grungy pretty quickly. After my one month of using the mop it looks worn and dirty. That being said, it still cleans the floors well (other than pet hair!).

So, in short:

• The mop is durable, convenient, and removes dirt and mud easily.
• It does not pick up pet hair, is loud, gets caught on things, and looks grungy quickly.

The Verdict

I would highly recommend this mop to individuals who mop infrequently, or to families who need a mop for small areas or to clean regular daily spills and messes.

If you are searching for a mop to use on a large floor regularly, this mop will show its wear quickly. As well, if you have pets, it will be necessary to sweep well before using this microfiber mop.

All in all, this mop is a good value for your money, as long as you are pet-free.