1875 E. H. Knight II. 1474/2 The mop-cloth is clamped between toothed jaws.
1904 32 Feb. 410/1 In a combined mop head and wringer a frame having clamping jaws for engaging the mop cloth.
2004 H. G. Hauthal in H. Waldhoff & R. Spilker c. 24 Generally, fleece mop cloths have better cleaning properties than a yarn mop cloth in removing..blood from vinyl floor coverings.