A mop is a mass or bundle of coarse strings or yarn, etc., or a piece of cloth, sponge or other absorbent material, attached to a pole or stick. It is used to soak up liquid, for cleaning floors and other surfaces, to mop up dust, or for other cleaning purposes.
T. W. Stewart wet mop from 1893
A classic string mop leaning against a waste receptacle
A Spanish-style mop, as designed by Manuel Jalón Corominas, in a bucket with its wringer
Flat wet-mop (pre-moistening), looped microfiber with Velcro attachment on back
Floor cleaning is a major occupation throughout the world. The main job of most cleaners is to clean floors.
Swabbing by Rudolf Kremlička
A wet floor sign
Carpets cleaned and hung out to air. Kathmandu, 1979