Retire Your String Mop

A couple of years ago, we retired our wet-mops.

Both field experience and numerous studies indicate that microfiber ("flat") damp mops use less solution, need less chemical in that solution, and leave a cleaner floor than traditional string mops.

Because microfiber mops lay down less solution than string mops, less solution is used.  Given better scrubbing action and better absorption of the microfiber, we also found that we could "ratchet down" the chemical used in the solution, substituting a neutral cleaner for an alkaline one, or even plain water for a neutral cleaner.  So less chemical and janitorial supplies used, less water, and fewer trips to the slop sink.

Worker productivity improved: the microfiber mops cover a wider area, and hence move faster; get under furniture and along edges more efficiently; are lighter, reducing worker fatigue; and don't slop solution up onto baseboards and furniture legs.

Floors look better: less streaking and water marking, and less soil left behind.

Finally, a study conducted by the University of California at Davis Medical Center also demonstrates superior pathogen removal - a bacterial culture shows a 30% removal using string mops, versus a 99% removal using microfiber.

So - less expense for me, an easier job for my people, a sharper looking and healthier facility for my client.  A rare win-win situation.  If you're interested, we're in janitorial service in Phoenix AZ.

A bit about us:

My firm, CBN Building Maintenance, provides commercial cleaning services in Phoenix AZ and the wider metro area.  We've been in business since 1974; hold the BBB's A-plus rating; and have long been in the forefront of the industry in environmentally sensitive cleaning for health, safety and security.  Our program can generally improve Indoor Air Quality, in the size range of most allergens, by a factor of 50%, as reflected in our ongoing IAQ sampling.

Comments

[Andy]

Great article on "Retire Your String Mop"
I am real glad I switch to microfiber a while back.

[Bob]

Thanks for the kind words.

[Luke]

Thank you so much. I'll be replacing the store mop as a Christmas present for the boss. I hope to surprise him with shining clean floors when he comes back from vacation.

[Bob]

Glad I could help!

[Carlton]

Everyone loves it when individuals get together and share
views. Great website, continue the good work!