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Bona Premium Spray Mop review: our verdict on the flexible spray mop with top eco credentials
Time to bin the bucket? Mumsnet editor Poppy puts this nifty spray mop through its paces.
By Poppy O'Neill | Last updated Apr 11, 2024
Price on writing: £33 | Buy now from Amazon
Flexible head
Refillable solution bottle
Washable mop pad
Reasonable price
Great for wooden floors
Simple to assemble
Sustainably developed floor cleaning solution
Handle isn't adjustable
Tricky to use on stairs
You need to use the wooden floor cleaner before refilling
Price: £33 | Dimensions: 10.5L x 15W x 73H cm | Assembly required?: yes | Telescopic handle: no | Cleaning pad fabric: Microfibre
What Mumsnet users say
"Bona spray mop very good - when the product runs out switch to Method wood floor which is cheaper and smells lovely." - Remmy123
"I use a Bona Spray Mop, it cleans really well, I use it on kitchen vinyl too." - goingtotown
"I had a steam one but I find the Bona Spray Mop more effective and far easier. My cleaner loves it so much she’s been recommending it to her other clients! I’ve got parquet and a bit of ceramic tiling." - thislido
How we tested
Mumsnet editor Poppy tested the Bona Premium Spray Mop on floorboards, parquet, laminate and cork flooring in her family home. Taking detailed notes on the mop's ease of use, quality and effectiveness, she pitted the mop against mud, toothpaste and food stains.
Our verdict
Who has time to faff around with a mop and bucket in this day and age? The good news is, spray mops are fast taking over from traditional styles as the floor cleaning method of choice for UK families, with Mumsnetters recommending them as some of the best floor mops to buy. If, like me, you have a variety of hard floors in your home, it makes sense to invest in a versatile mop that you can rely on to keep your floors clean and shiny with minimal effort.
The Bona Premium Spray Mop is designed with wooden floors in mind, and comes complete with a full bottle of Bona wood floor cleaner. As I have different hard floor types, I initially tested the mop just on my wooden, laminate and cork floors, then also gave it a whirl on tile and lino for good measure.
Unsurprisingly, the mop was most impressive on wooden flooring, leaving a nice shine with minimal effort. The mop sprays the perfect amount of liquid onto the floor, so it dries quickly too and there's no slippery or damp floor to navigate afterwards.
The bottle of wood floor cleaner is refillable, and I'll probably refill it with a general-purpose floor cleaner (or just water) once it's run out. While it seemed counterintuitive to use a wood floor cleaner on other types of hard flooring, the solution cleaned effectively and it wasn't a big deal.
The mop also has good eco credentials - the cleaning solution is water based, Greenguard Gold certified and pH neutral. Its bottle is refillable and the cleaning pads are washable up to 500 times, so there's nothing single-use about this mop.
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Bona Premium Spray Mop: what's in the box?
The Bona Premium Spray Mop needs a little light assembly, and everything slots easily and intuitively together. Inside the box you'll find:
Mop handle (in two pieces)
Bottle holder
Bottle of Bona Wood Floor Cleaner
Washable microfibre pad
Mop head
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What's the Bona Premium Spray Mop like to assemble?
Assembling the spray mop couldn't be easier. Each piece clicks into place without the need for tools or any great exertion, and one person can build the mop in less than a minute.
The bottle of solution has a non-spill seal so it's easy to slot into place without worrying about getting it everywhere.
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What's the Bona Premium Spray Mop like to use day-to-day?
The spray mop is lightweight and has a great swivelly head, making it easily manoeuvrable into tight spaces or under furniture. The handle and trigger are nicely designed, so it's comfortable to hold and spray cleaning solution as and when you need it.
I'm 5'8" and the mop was a comfortable length/height for me, but the handle isn't adjustable, which is worth bearing in mind if you're on the shorter side.
The stairs in my house are wooden, and using the spray mop on them took some getting used to. The cleaning solution is sprayed just ahead of the mop head itself, which makes perfect sense on a floor, but when tackling stairs it means I needed to angle the mop slightly awkwardly to get the solution in the right place.
All in all, the spray mop is much more convenient than using a mop and bucket, it's comfortable to use and well designed.
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How easy is the Bona Premium Spray Mop to clean?
The microfibre pad is fixed to the spray mop with velcro, and it's the only part of the mop that touches the floor. When you're ready to clean it (which will probably be after every full mopping session as it's pretty absorbent!) simply peel it off the mop head.
The microfibre fabric picks up quite a lot of flick and hair (I swear I gave the floors a once-over with my cordless vacuum cleaner beforehand...) so I'd advise giving the pad a shake out of the back door before washing it.
The pad is fine to put in the washing machine with other clothes, but it's best not to use fabric softener with your laundry detergent to prolong the pad's life and absorbency.
The mop comes with two cleaning pads, so when one's in the wash you won't be mop-less. The refillable bottle of cleaning solution is sturdy and well designed, so once it's empty it'll just need a rinse before you top it up with the floor cleaning solution of your choice.
Does it offer good value for money?
At £33, the Bona Premium Spray Mop is very reasonably priced. Compared to the similarly-priced Vileda 1-2 Spray Mop, the Bona model boasts a larger tank capacity by over 3x and no risk of spilling solution at awkward angles.
If you're looking for a well-made, dependable spray mop that specialises in wooden floors, the Bona Premium Spray mop is an excellent choice.
About the author
Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there.
Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun.
After earning a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Leeds and a PGCert in Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism from University of the Arts London, she worked in fashion for most of her 20s. When her children were young, she undertook an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester and re-trained as an author and freelance writer.
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