FAQ

What is Sabco Neet?

Sabco Neet is a new brand from Sabco, created to make everyday cleaning faster, simpler and more satisfying – especially for busy households, renters and pet owners. Sabco Neet products are designed for quick, modern cleaning routines: the kind you do between deep cleans, when you need your floors and surfaces to look (and feel) clean in minutes. Sabco Neet exists because not every clean is a “whole house, top-to-bottom” situation. Most days, you just need a hand to deal with the everyday situs like:

  • pet hair that shows up again five minutes after you cleaned
  • kitchen crumbs and sticky spots
  • dusty corners that make a home feel instantly untidy
  • rental living where you want things neat without a big setup

Sabco Neet focuses on innovative, easy-to-use cleaning tools, including:

  • Wet + Dry Flat Mops for a WET and DRY two-step clean (to trap and lift dust and hair, then wipe away grime)
  • Spray Mop for grab-and-go floor cleaning, it’s always ready to Spray & Go!
  • Dusters to lift and trap and bust dust fast
  • Surface Wipes for quick resets on benches and high-touch areas

Neet’s philosophy is simple: trap and lift the messdon’t just move it around. That means faster cleaning, less fuss and a routine you can actually keep up with. And then when you’re done, just Chuck the Muck – no mess, no fuss!

What is a wet and dry mop?

A wet and dry mop is a mop that’s designed for a two-step floor clean – a DRY sweeping step to pick up dust, hair and dirt, followed by a WET mopping step to break down and remove grime and leave floors looking fresh.

Wet and dry mops typically use two types of cloths or pads that attach easily onto a flat mop head:

  • DRY cloths: attract and capture dust, crumbs, dirt and pet hair
  • WET cloths: break down and wipe away sticky residue, footprints and everyday grime

This approach is powerful because it stops the most common floor-cleaning problem – turning dust and hair into wet, streaky sludge that then sloshes about in the water you’re using to clean your floor.

Wet and dry mops are great for that everyday clean – you know, that quick buzz around the kitchen floor once dinner is done, or that panic clean before the in-laws come over. They’ll give you much cleaner floors than a spin mop can – after all, with spin mops you just end up moving the dirt around whereas a wet and dry mop removes the it before the wet clean even begins! And they’re a quicker and simpler way to mop than using a spray mop. 

Honestly, you’ll wonder how you’ve survived without a Wet + Dry Flat Mops like our Sabco Neet ones in your cleaning toolkit! All we can say is… we’re sorry we didn’t make these sooner.

What is a spray mop?

A spray mop is a type of mop with an integrated spray function that lets you mist cleaning solution directly onto the floor as you mop – no bucket required. Our OG Spray Mop went kind of viral a few years ago because they’re so great for busy households, especially ones with pets. Who even has time for the whole mop and bucket palaver these days?! 

Spray mops are the ultimate grab-and-go cleaning tool – and the shiny floors they leave behind are chef’s kiss. Spray mops are the floor cleaner of choice for pet owners, renters and young families who need a mop that works, but doesn’t take them hours to set up and use. Perfect for tackling life’s messy moments (think pesky pet messes, or sticky kitchen spills!), our Neet Spray Mop is always ready - just spray & go!

Which type of mop is best?

The best mop depends on your floors, your lifestyle and what kind of mess you’re usually dealing with. For most modern homes, the best option is the one that’s quick enough to use regularly – because consistent maintenance beats the occasional big clean.

For the easiest everyday routine - choose our XL Wet + Dry Flat Mop

It’ll lift and trap dust, hair and dirt with its DRY mop cloths and then remove grime for a squeaky clean floor with its WET mop cloths. Plus, the XL flat mop head means you can cover more floor area, faster. 

For a fast, but more in-depth, clean - choose our XL Spray Mop.

A great choice for quick spot cleaning – especially kitchens, dining areas and entryways – and especially if you’re a pet owner. 

For apartment dwellers - choose our Wet + Dry Flat Mop.

Perfect for smaller homes, its compact flat mop head makes quick cleans a breeze.

How do you mop floors?

If you want floors that feel truly clean (not just wiped), the most effective method is a dry pass first to collect dust and hair, followed by a wet pass to remove grime and refresh the finish. That’s the Wet + Dry Flat Mop method in a nutshell.

What you’ll need
Step 1: Clear the floor (30–60 seconds)
  • Pick up anything that blocks your path (pet toys, mats, small chairs etc).
  • If there are large crumbs, gather them first so the cloth can focus on fine debris.

Pro tip: Start at the far end of the room and work backward toward the exit, so you don’t walk over cleaned sections.

Step 2: Dry mop first (dust + pet hair removal)
  1. Take a DRY mop cloth from the packet.
  2. Attach it to the mop head so it sits smooth and flat.
  3. Mop using long s-shaped strokes, slightly overlapping each pass.

Why this matters:
Dry mopping is what stops hair and dust turning into dirty wet streaks. It also keeps your mop cleaner for a more effective clean!  It’s also the step that makes floors feel instantly “neater.”

Technique for best results:

  • Work in zones (kitchen → hallway → living area).
  • For pet hair hotspots, use shorter strokes and a little extra overlap.
  • Angle the mop head to reach skirting boards and corners where dust builds up.
Step 3: Remove the DRY cloth and bin it (don’t re-spread the mess)
  • Peel the cloth off gently, folding it inward to contain what it collected.
  • Put it straight in the bin and Chuck the Muck – no mess, no fuss!

This is one of the biggest advantages of the Wet + Dry system: you’re removing the dirt from the process, not mixing it into water.

Step 4: Wet mop second (grime removal + fresh finish)
  1. Take a WET mop cloth from the packet.
  2. Attach it smoothly to the mop head.
  3. Mop the floor again, focusing on high-use areas (kitchen, entry, dining, around pet bowls).

For sticky spots:
Pause and apply gentle pressure for a few seconds, then wipe through. You’re lifting and removing residue rather than scrubbing endlessly.

Step 5: Let it dry (usually quickly)

Because you’re not flooding the floor with bucket water, floors typically dry faster and feel fresher sooner.

Step 6: Make it an easy routine (the secret to always-clean floors)

For most homes:

  • Dry mop daily or every second day (especially with pets)
  • Wet mop a few times a week, or whenever floors feel dull/sticky

A routine you’ll actually do is the one that keeps a home consistently clean – and the Wet + Dry Flat Mop system is designed to make that realistic.