23.3.2013

Leifheit is a German company that manufactures a wide range of cleaning products, each of which have a different primary use although some can be used in other ways. For a mop and bucket, the price does seem rather high in comparison to less technical alternatives.This may be looked at as a means to mop up spillages or as a wet cleaning system and, by changing the cloth for one of the two others available, as an anti-static dust removal tool with one or for fine wooden flooring with the 'soft' cloth. Supposedly suited for all surfaces including wood, laminates, stone, slate and ceramic tiles, as well as vinyl, linoleum and the like. All the cloth covers can be easily removed and washed in the washing machine or by hand.All the cloths, as spares or replacements, may be available from Amazon.On arrival, it is semi-assembled. The essentially all-metal handle is in two parts, the upper portion of which comprises an adjustable for height or reach section with an inner and outer portion that screw into each other and a handle to lock the position. The second section is a push fit pin and socket that needs an amount of handling to lock them together, but it was a logical and simple process.The mop head cloth wraps around the head and secures with a pair of poppers at each end. One bucket handle is in situ but the remainder of the bucket needs assembling and comprises an inner and outer 'spinner' assembly that click together very easily and an outer retaining ring that needs to be correctly oriented before location. My first attempt was incorrect and the ring needed to be removed and rotated through 90 degrees when it easily engaged. There do not appear to be any markings to help with proper alignment. This assembly clicks into place at one end of the bucket (a peg and socket indicates which is correct). Finally, the second portion of the handle needs to be engaged, also quite easy.The mop head is physically quite wide when in working position at 42cm (approx 17 inches) and needs to be released to spin dry and also for storage as it is otherwise too large to fit within the bucket. There is on the head assembly a simple mechanism that is pressed by a foot to lock and again to release.The spin mechanism is contained within the handle and engaged when the lock lever is released. By gently pushing down, the mop head spins with the drainer components. After a few spins, the cloth will be mildly damp and the lock lever can then be re-engaged. The bucket is quite large, both quite tall and rather long but not very wide. Storage may be an issue unless you have a spacious laundry room or other space that may not be in regular use.I did not find assembly especially troubling, regardless of the minimal instructions which I looked at once and then proceeded, and found it quite simple and needing only a few minutes. There is a single page illustrations-only diagram that relates to the bucket assembly and none at all for the mop. There are no usage instructions other than the minimum printed on the box which few will wish to retain. Again, using the mop was a simple task as was the spin-to-dry function. I experienced none of the issues that other users encountered and did not find that it was especially difficult to click the head together from its folded, storage state to its flat and working state. If using to mop a liquid spillage, the cloth is quite absorbent and it is easy to spin it dry by unlocking the mop head by pressing the lock on the head with a toe or two, locating the head in the spinner portion of the bucket, unlocking the lever on the handle and pressing gently down about 5 or 6 times. If cleaning the floor, warm soapy water will do the job and you can rinse in the normal way and then spin two or three times to remove excess water.As this mop comes with a metal handle, it should last quite a long time. I have another Leifheit mop system that has a plastic handle, originally in four sections, which is relatively flexible and 'whippy' which also uses a spin-to-dry method, but very different than with this. Despite the relative flimsiness of the handle, it has been used once or twice a week for over a year and still is in one piece. Unless incorrectly assembled, it would be almost impossible to break the significantly more substantial handle on this.As little more than a mop and bucket, you will need to justify whether or not it is a cost-effective system for your own situation. Other competing products, including alternative Leifheit systems will be less expensive but Leifheit is considered as a premium brand in the German-speaking world and prices its products accordingly. It can work well, and offers some adaptability by offering a dusting cloth and another softer cloth (not that the standard one is that hard or abrasive) for use on fine wooden floors.Were it not for the high price and brevity of its instructions, a higher rating would be warranted.

17.4.2013

The other reviews have correctly pointed out that this product is complicated, slightly awkward to use and comes without instructions. I don't disagree with the comments made but I would like to add a different perspective and a couple of small tips.Having lived with a German I have learned a lot about the German approach to cleaning. To cut a long story short, in our minds they have an OCD cleanliness obsession while in their minds we are disgustingly dirty and sloppy. They love to have really good quality equipment, and wouldn't be remotely upset if told that took a bit longer to use. I would expect mops of this style to be commonplace in Germany but I doubt they will take off in Britain.While I am far from enthusiastic about cleaning,

15.2.2018

Although it does not seem necessary, people are always trying to reinvent the wheel, or in this case the mop and bucket. For a long time a simple pale and wet flannel mop were enough, but now you can’t move for choice; steam powered, microfibers, wool, cotton, silk. There are loads of different ways to clean your floor and they essentially come down to the same thing, get some floor cleaner in a bucket of water, insert a mop and enjoy. The ‘Leifheit Clean Twist System’ is essentially more of the same, but the twist, is the twist.The Leifheit bucket and mop work together to make ringing the mop head easier. You place the mop in the water as normal,

24.1.2018

Leifheit clean and twist mop and bucket set...........I am using the mop and static bucket-no wheels.Different strokes............What is remarkably different with this mop and bucket set is the way you wring out the mop.Instead of the traditional press down and twist Mop head ( the sort where it is easy to press down too hard and break the wringing basket) you simply unclip the class on the handle and gently pressed down into the buckets wringer, this turns the buckets wringer section into a salad spinner!Being able to wring out the mop head in this manner gives you the opportunity to have it as wet (for muddy footprints) or dry (for a second run over the area) as you want.

24.1.2018

Specifically designed for cleaning wooden floors, I felt that this item would be ideal for our house where we are furnished with polished wooden floors over a sizeable area upstairs in our home. This item is not cheap to purchase, however, whilst it is more expensive than a traditional mop and bucket, it is well made and has sme innovative features, primarily that the mop head is spun using centrifugal force to remove any cleaning solution and you can alter how much fluid is removed. In our case, we have solid oak floor floorboards and therefore choose a very dry mop: in this regard, this mop is more of a dust collector than an item to remove stains.So how does it work? Like a mop! Well not quite,

24.1.2018

What you get is a large bucket with a device rather like a salad spinner at one end, together with a cleverly designed mop that fits into the spinner and spins round to expel dirty water. No more pressing down on the mop head to squeeze the water out.Mine did come with instructions, albeit only a single sheet of pictures (no actual words) – and it was easy enough to assemble the bucket and mop, and work out how to operate it all. The mechanism for locking and releasing the mop head takes a little getting used to, but works OK once you get the hang of it (I kept pressing down inside the bucket and getting it stuck!).I like:- the whole idea – it’s much easier to spin the water out of the mop

4.2.2018

This really is the ultimate mop and bucket, it's very well designed and they've really thought of everything.I usually buy basic £20 sponge head mops and buckets by Vileda or such that last a few months and either break or they're so stiff and cumbersome to use that I've given up, also I've also had problems due to having faux wood laminate flooring that you can't get too wet and the sponge mops don't drain very well so you end up trying to dry it with a towel after which isn't convenient or quick at all!Back to this wonder mop! It requires a bit of assembly - it took me about 30mins to get it all together and most of that was just trying to attach the spin dryer to the bucket and I accident clipped one side the wrong way and took about 10mins trying to prise it off!!

17.5.2013

Can a mechanical floor mop EVER be worth over £70?Well, the 'Leifheit Clean Twist System XL Mop and Bucket Set' obviously thinks it can. So let's see shall we.After using nothing but an old fashioned string mop and steel bucket for many years, great excitement was to be had on the day of arrival of my new mop. I ripped open the box and the first thing to note was the lovely light and dark turquoise colour, a perfect match for my kitchen.Slight problem with putting it all together. The bucket was detached from the handles and the spinner itself and the instructions on the box were not as clear as I would have liked (but that could just be me).

4.2.2018

This is a big step up from the standard mop and bucket we used to use. For a start, there's no risk of accidentally tipping the bucket up here – which is a small yet very important consideration. The bucket has a good handle and you have the option to clip two components to the base which add a wheel at each of the four corners and allow the bucket to trundle. The mop handle is extendable and clips easily into the rectangular floor mop. It's all very sturdy and well made. The fun bit (and yes, even though we're talking about mopping, the next bit is undeniably fun) is when you come to squeeze the water out of the mop. Release the mop into its loose position by using the press switch,

27.1.2018

This is a well designed mop and bucket that makes mopping faster, easier and (for those of us with dodgy backs) less painful.The handle is long, which is great for me at 5'10", as I'm not having to lean forward to exert pressure...thus no back ache. The handle is also strong. I don't feel that it'd break. I've snapped handles on cheap mops before.The flat, oblong cleaning pad covers a lot of floor quickly and is great for edges and corners. The metal joint allows a great range of movement. Much better than plastic click joints.The twist mechanism is clever and works. You unlock the base plate with your toe and it collapses, leaving the pad hanging so it fits neatly into the spinner.

11.4.2013

Leifheit Clean Twist System XL Mop and Bucket Set 42 is an excellent working mop which I do have to say I like it mainly because before when rinsing out a mop I would have to put a lot of pressure on the mop to rinse the water out mainly due to pain in my hands. With this one all I have to do is a quick flip of the lever half way up the shaft of the mop once I have the mop head positioned in the twist system after rinsing in the water; this has an added bonus of clearing out any debris which can mark the floor as the actual mop head because of the specially designed mop head twists so fast in the twisting system of the mop bucket.As this twist system rinses water so well the mop is perfect for washing wooden and laminate floors as there is no excess water left whatsoever in the mop.

2.5.2013

Hands-down the most complicated mop I have ever had to set up. It looks quite intimidating but it's actually not that hard once you get into it.If all you want to do is swab down your kitchen then you might as well stop reading now because although the microfibre mop head is excellent, the whole rinsing out procedure means you'll be taking twice as long to do it.The collapsible mop head combined with the spin and twist rinsing action is designed to get the most moisture out, while spinning off any clinging grit which might scratch your, say, wooden floors. It took a Youtube video to show me exactly how to do this efficiently - and while it is gratifying to see that there WAS a video posted it

2.6.2018

This is a good quality mop that cleans well without leaving streaks. The spin drier feature is really good - it wrings out the excess water with minimal effort, just put into the round part and turn. The handle is easy to adjust and the bucket manoeuvres easily on its wheels. It's also easy to get the mop itself into corners and reach underneath furniture that wouldn't be easy to move, and it's a nice large flat head that covers floor space quite quickly.The niggles for me are he way you have to "break" the mop head in order to fit it into the bucket. You seem to have to reach down and press the clip with your finger or foot, rather than there being an easy automatic way to do this.

15.7.2017

This mop and bucket is easy and quick to clip together. The mop itself has a telescopic handle and a button that you press with your foot to collapse the mop head so it can be wrung out in the rotating bucket system. The mop head securely fastens on to the base and it can go in the washing machine at 60 degrees for hygienic cleaning. Spinning the mop head removes most of the water, so you're not mopping the floor with a sodden mop and therefore it dries more quickly.For what it is, it does seem rather expensive but it is a very well-designed mop and bucket. I like the colour too, although that's only a minor detail and I don't select my cleaning products based on their style appeal!

27.3.2018

Unless you have a lot of house flooring that requires mopping, you really don't need this. It's just too over-engineered and you'll get the job done quicker with a basic mop and bucket. On first glance, it does look like a complex monstrosity for what it does but it really does make for a quicker and easier chore if you have enough floor space to justify the investment.The mop head itself is bigger and more efficient than using a scrunched up basic mop head and it glides effortlessly over my laminate and lino floor coverings. The rotating wringing method is incredibly easy to use and just involves moving the handle up and down. As well as wringing out the water,

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