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Choosing and Using a
Wet Mop for Effective Cleaning |
| Choosing the right mopping tool for
the job will increase productivity as well as product performance.
Chemicals have become more sophisticated in recent years, yet the
mop remains the most common tool for applying these new products.
Using mopping tools that will save labor and reduce application
costs is beneficial. |
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The determining factors should be
size, content, construction and application process. A wet mop
should be sized both to the person who will be mopping and to the
wringer with which it will be used. The operator’s physical size and
strength should properly match the mop size to prevent worker
fatigue and low productivity. |
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Construction
Looped
End:
Although the initial cost is slightly higher, these mop heads
deliver longer life with superior on-the-floor performance and
greater productivity. This mop head is less likely to fray or
unravel. A tail band assures wide, gap-free “spread” for maximum
productivity. Tail bands also eliminate yarn tangling and snagging.
Looped end mop heads can be laundered and reused over and over. They
last far longer than cut-end mop heads. These mop heads come in
Small, Medium, Large
Headbands:
Available in 1 1/4" and 5" widths. Extra stitching holds mop strands securely.
All headbands on looped end wet mops are color coded by size for quick identification of
inventory and department use separation. |
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Tailbands:
Tailbands improve coverage control. They enable the mop to cover a wider path saving
time and labor. Tailbands prevent tangling and permit laundering. |
Cut End:
These mop heads are the economical solution being generally lowest
in initial cost. Over time, cut-end mop heads will fray and unravel,
creating lint and leaving loose strands behind. In addition, cut end
mop heads leave gaps between yarn strands and have limited “spread”,
thus covering less area per pass. Some models have tail bands, which
reduce these shortcomings. Since cut-end mop heads should not be
laundered, their useful life is limited. |
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Yarn
Types |
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Cotton:
Cotton fibers are popular because of their low initial cost, limited shrinkage and great
absorption. Cotton picks up 2 to 3 times its weight. We offer several piles of cotton each
designed for particular tasks from everyday mopping to highly abrasive surfaces. |
Rayon:
Rayon fibers have fast absorption. They are mildew resistant, lint less and dry fast. Rayon
is designed to pick up 6 to 7 times its weight but it has no retention capabilities and,
therefore, is an excellent finish mop. |
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Blends:
Blends combine all the advantages of several different fibers to provide the ideal balance
of price, performance and appearance. Highly absorbent. Blends pick up and hold 6 to 7
times their weight. They require no break-in. |
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Microfiber:
Microfiber mops
are constructed with 100% continuous filament microfiber woven fabrics sewn into
the tubes, which makes this the best yarn for lint-free mopping applications.
The microfiber yarn increases the surface friction for superior cleaning as
compared to traditional wet mops.Sold with wide head
band (5") and looped ends. |
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