2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

J78 PU Foam Mop

Entrant

Zhejiang Xinghao Plastic Industry Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Tools

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This PU foam mop transforms daily cleaning through comprehensive upgrades in structure, material, and visual appeal. Its innovative, integrated conical wringing sleeve utilizes a dual-stage squeezing mechanism. Pushing the sleeve forward gradually tightens the internal space, applying uniform 360° radial pressure across the sponge head to squeeze out water efficiently. Unlike traditional roller or foldable mops, this design removes moisture more thoroughly while channeling runoff along the inner walls to prevent splashing, ensuring a truly hands-free, mess-free experience. The mop head is made from upgraded polyurethane (PU) foam, which absorbs several times its own weight in water. Floors dry quickly and remain streak-free after mopping. Unlike traditional PVA sponges that harden when dry, the mop head stays supple and ready to use instantly, eliminating the need for pre-soaking for faster and more convenient cleaning routines.
For enhanced user comfort, the telescopic pole is precision-calibrated through ergonomic testing to accommodate users ranging from 155 cm to 185 cm. Combined with a lightweight structural design, it significantly reduces back strain and hand fatigue during extended cleaning sessions. The mop head pivots flexibly, helping users clean corners and tight gaps with ease.
Embracing a minimalist, integrated philosophy, the mop conceals unnecessary external components for a clean, streamlined silhouette. The uniform rose-red color scheme breaks away from the dull, rigid appearance of traditional cleaning tools, delivering a distinctive modern aesthetic with professional-grade quality.

Credits

Chairman and R&D Director
Xinghang Jia
R&D Manager
Chenpan Xia
Structural Engineer
Shiyuan Wang
Industrial Designers
Feng Luo
Patent Engineer
Yifei Hu
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