Haven’t heard about microfibers? It’ not astonishing. Although microfiber flat mops and cleaning cloths have been used in Europe for over 20 years, it has only been in the last few years that microfibers have made their way into this country. Many cleaning companies are just now hearing about the worth of using microfibers in their cleaning industry. Microfiber cleaning cloths and mops offer a more competent way to clean and can save your cleaning business time and money.
Microfibers were made-up in Sweden in the mid-1980s. Microfibers come in the forms of mops, cloths, mitts and bonnets. The fundamental principle that makes microfibers clean so well is that microfiber yarn has 100 times added surface area than ordinary textiles. The microfiber itself is tremendously dense and has lots of little nooks and crevices inside its fabric. This allows the fabric to hold seven to eight times its own heaviness in water.
A comparison to cotton shows that a microfiber will absorb 98 percent dampness, while cotton can only absorb 70 percent. The synthetic microfiber materials weigh less and can be launder more than traditional fibers.
Microfiber cloths and mops typically cost more than the traditional mops and cleaning cloths. So why should your cleaning business spend more cash for supplies than it already is? The benefits of using microfibers far overshadow the added cost.
1. One of the first reasons to switch to microfibers is that they clean better than the traditional artificial or cotton mops and cloths. Have your workers clean a floor as they naturally would and then run over it with a dry microfiber mop pad. It will be easy to see how much more dirt and residue the microfiber picks up.
2. A second reason to change to microfibers is the mop pads and cleaning cloths can be laundered and reused. Depending on your scrupulous cleaning situation, you may be capable of reusing your microfibers up to several years. Compare that to a typical cotton mop that must be replaced after just a few weeks or at the most a few months.
3. The third reason to make the switch is that by using microfibers you can dramatically reduce your chemical use. Clearly, the less chemical you use saves you money. It also saves time as employees will not be stopping in the middle of a cleaning job to mix up additional chemicals. One study showed that a standard cleaning business worker uses 21 gallons of floor cleaning solution when using a thread mop during a usual shift. You can lessen this amount down to just 2 gallons when you switch to using a microfiber mopping scheme.
Microfiber mops are also lighter than the conventional bulky mop. Also, since microfibers need little if any water, there is no heavy bucket for your employees to lug around.
The Economics of Microfiber Mopping Systems
Microfiber mopping systems are becoming more widely used in business and hospital settings over traditional mopping systems for a range of economic and safety reasons.
• Microfiber mop heads are extremely absorbent, holding six or seven times its weight in water, which means it can hold enough water to get the job done, yet doesn’t drip like the conventional wet mop. Because the mop head needs less water, floors dry more rapidly because they’re merely damp, not visibly wet. Floors cleaned with microfiber mopping systems naturally dry in 1/3 the time of traditional mopping systems. This makes for a much safer surroundings, ensuing in fewer slip/fall accidents.
• Instead of incessantly rinsing and soaking, the soiled microfiber mop heads are replaced with clean pads, which helps to get rid of cross contamination. Then all the dirty pads are washed and readied for re-use. Each mop pad can be washed and re-used several times. Conventional mop heads cannot hold up to repeated washings and require to be replaced more often.
• Another safety feature of microfiber mopping systems is that they are ergonomically friendly for users. The mop handles are very light-weight, and the mop heads swivel, so there is no need to use awkward movements and postures while mopping. The handles also have adjustable lengths, so each user can adjust the length to match their height.
• Microfiber mopping systems eliminate the need for buckets and wringers, which means there is no need to strain back muscles by lifting heavy mops soaked with water and then pressing down on wringers to get rid of the excess water. Workers also find microfiber mopping systems less tiring because there is no extra lifting, moving, dumping, and rinsing essential as is the case with conventional mopping systems.
• There is also a enormous economic savings in chemical usage when making the switch to microfiber mopping systems. There is no need for large amounts of cleaners or disinfectants, which need to be added to the conventional mop bucket filled with water. Although disinfectants and cleaners can be used with microfiber mopping systems, very little amounts are needed.
Here is a simple process that can be used to integrate a microfiber mopping system to your cleaning program:
1. Place a spotless plastic basin on the cleaning cart, and then fill with water at the utility sink in the janitor closet. Include a small amount of cleaning solution to the water if needed.
2. Place a figure of microfiber mop pads into the water to soak.
3. When ready to mop, wring out a mop pad, drop it flat on the floor and attach to the mop head (microfiber mop pads and heads use velcro to attach to each other).
4. To alter the mop head, simply turn the mop upside down, remove the soiled pad, place it in a bag on the cart, and replace with a fresh pad from the plastic basin.
A microfiber mopping system into your cleaning program will help to save your company money on expensive mop buckets, mops and mop heads. Even better is the fact that you’ll see smaller number slip/fall accidents, and fewer lifting and ergonomic injuries to your workers.
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