The 10 Best Commercial Mop Buckets

The Rubbermaid WaveBrake (around $60) was designed specifically to reduce splashing during both the mopping process and while the unit is in motion, which has two strong benefits: 1) you get less dirty water on you; and 2) so does the floor, making for safer conditions.

If you find yourself confronting serious messes often, you might wish to choose the Farag Janitorial Industrial (about $70) as your cleaning companion. It's equipped with one wringer and two buckets, color coded for your convenience, all of which travel well on the handy metal frame.

Although not everyone is a fan of this particular type of wringing action, those who do prefer it will appreciate the Rubbermaid Down-Press (appx. $125). The action has been tested to exceed 50,000 cycles, so it will be with you for the long haul.

The Carlisle Side Press (around $45) offers just about everything you could ask for in a model of its ilk, from smooth-moving, quiet wheels to an ample 26-quart capacity. Plus, it doesn't take all of your strength to extract water with it.

Industrial models tend to be on the larger side, but if you have a smaller space, don't worry, the Farag Janitorial Mini (around $48) has got you covered. It's just 18 inches long and holds a bit over 5 gallons, so it won't hog all the room in your storage closet.

Those who prefer a microfiber flat mop could find this Rubbermaid Press Bucket (about $99) to be useful, especially since its press sieve gives you a touch-less operation — because who really wants to grab a grimy mop head? It even has a valve for no-lift emptying.

While the O-Cedar QuickWring (about $13) was made for homes, it's sturdy enough for light commercial use, perhaps in a classroom or church where extremely large or hazardous spills are not all that likely. And with its 2.5-gallon capacity, you won't need Hercules to lift it.

Right out of the box, the CycloMop Spin (around $129) set prepares you to tackle tough messes, since it includes both a mop and a bucket. The former is billed as the first commercial grade spin model, while the latter sits atop a dolly with locking casters.

You can purchase everything you need to keep your business immaculate piecemeal, or you could go for this Powr-Flite Jankit (about $228), which comes with a sturdy blue cleaning cart, a large "wet floor" sign, a mop handle, and a sizable 9-gallon bucket.

As you might expect, the AmazonBasics 35-Quart (about $50) is a straightforward choice that doesn't have a ton of fancy features but is completely serviceable, nonetheless. It does have a clip-on mop handle holder, though, which is a nice touch.