As far as cleaning technology goes, microfiber is possibly one of the most remarkable innovations in the past couple of decades. Not only can microfiber material be beneficial for your workers’ overall health, but it can also help preserve environmental resources by minimizing waste and the use of water and toxic chemicals. This article will expand on the benefits of microfiber and how to clean the material.
Microfibers are condensed polyester and polyamide fibers that are only 1/5 diameter of one human hair. When microfibers are woven together, they form a net-like surface area with millions of spaces to soak up moisture and catch dirt and debris. Unlike average cotton cloth and mop fibers, these microfibers can get into narrow spaces and small nooks. Moreover, the nylon component of the fiber can also generate a static charge which pulls dirt in, trapping it there until the cloth is washed.
Microfiber can do a better job of cleaning as it can reach into surface crevices and pores that conventional mop materials cannot. This allows for a more thorough and deeper cleaning – even in tiny spaces.
As microfiber mops use ten to twenty times less liquid than average cotton mops, your water usage will be reduced significantly, and so will your procurement costs. Moreover, most microfiber applications do not require chemicals as well.
With a conventional mop, the user has to put an effort into dipping and wringing the mop. On the other hand, the microfiber mop head is changed after every room is moped. This means that the user does not have to deal with changing the solution every time they are done with one room, thus eliminating the need to move around a heavy bucket of solution.
Microfiber cleaning is now being embraced by many healthcare facilities as an effort to lower the risk of cross-contamination between patient rooms. Some state laws demand that maintenance staff changes out the mop and cleaning solution after every room. By using microfiber mops, the requirements will be complied with.
As microfiber mops are very light in weight as compared to conventional cotton mops, they are much easier to use. This also lowers the risk of worker injury as well.
High levels of heat can break down the fibers and damage the nylon component in microfiber. Therefore, make sure that the material is washed in temperatures that are lower than 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Most cleaning agents are acceptable, except for bleach and fabric softener. When drying the material, make sure that the drying temperatures do not go over 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Although microfiber is tolerant of most chemicals, it is still recommended to avoid acids. Make sure to read the warning label on the chemical container to see if it mentions anything about being harmful to plastics. If so, it is best that you avoid the chemical altogether. Also, do not wash microfiber with materials that are prone to lint as the microfiber will collect the lint and become less effective. If your microfiber is being washed properly, it can last for 100-500 washes and still remain effective.
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