Joseph Joseph develops mop with integrated water-separation mechanism

UltraClean mop and bucket stored in a compact corner of a living space

Homeware brand Joseph Joseph has launched a floor-cleaning system designed to keep clean and dirty water separate during use, as captured in this video featured on Dezeen.

Called UltraClean, the product rethinks a common cleaning process that typically involves reusing dirty water during mopping, which can spread grime across surfaces rather than remove it.

Joseph Joseph has launched the UltraClean water-separating mop

At the centre of the design is a patented SprayClean mechanism that cleans and refreshes the mop pad each time it is returned to the bucket.

As the mop is inserted, a built-in scraper blade squeezes and agitates the microfibre pad to remove dirt and debris, which is then channelled into a separate compartment.

At the same time, six nozzles spray fresh water onto the pad, while a separate chamber collects dirty water and keeps it isolated.

Joseph Joseph UltraClean mop and bucket system placed on a wooden floor in a domestic interior — The system rethinks mopping, which typically reuses dirty water

This process allows users to mop floors using only clean water, resulting in what the brand describes as a more hygienic and effective clean.

Floors dry quickly due to a controlled water distribution, which helps prevent excess moisture on surfaces.

Close-up of the UltraClean bucket showing internal mechanism that sprays water onto the mop pad — Fresh water is sprayed onto the mop pad before being used again

According to Joseph Joseph, the system was developed over four years in response to inefficiencies in conventional floor-cleaning tools.

The bucket includes a 1.4-litre clean-water reservoir, which the brand says can cover up to 70 square metres without needing to be refilled.

Cutaway view of the UltraClean bucket showing separation of clean and dirty water — A dual-chamber bucket keeps dirty water separate from clean water

The mop features a rotating head designed to reach tight spaces and lie flat to clean beneath furniture, while the microfibre pad is machine washable.

The mop is intended to streamline cleaning by allowing users to clean and rinse continuously without needing to pause or refill the bucket.

UltraClean system with interchangeable cleaning heads mounted on a wall storage rack — The mop is designed to be compact and easy to store

The mop forms part of the brand's CleanTech range, a collection of cleaning tools designed for different surfaces across the home ranging from bathroom tiles to windows and skirting boards.

Joseph Joseph said the system forms part of its ongoing focus on redesigning everyday household tools.

"UltraClean reflects Joseph Joseph's belief that every product should earn its place in the home," said the brand. "That 'good enough' is never the goal."