There are several important factors to consider when choosing a wet mop.
Use the guidelines below to choose the best wet mop for your floor care
needs.
General Mopping
Choose mops with high absorbency, release and durability. If
laundering is available, launderable mops will be the most economical
choice. Synthetic, rayon, and blended fiber mops with looped ends and
woven tailbands offer the best performance and launderability.
Finish Mopping
Look for rayon and synthetic mops for high absorbency and release, and
construction features such as tailbands and looped ends for better floor
coverage and less streaking.
Launderability
The launderability of a mop is based on the
number of commercial washing and drying cycles it can withstand before
the construction of the mop is degraded or the performance declines.
Synthetic and blended fiber mops have the highest levels of
launderability.
Absorbency
The absorbency of a mop refers to its ability to
pick up and hold liquid. Higher levels allow faster floor drying
times, leading to greater productivity and worker safety. Rayon
and cotton yarns have the highest absorbency.
Synthetic
Blend
Rayon
Rayon
Cotton
Blend
Release
Release is the ability of a mop to disperse liquid
onto the floor or during wringing. Higher levels allow faster and
more complete wringing, as well as more efficient application of
cleaning solutions on the floor. Rayon and synthetic yarns offer
the best release of liquids.
Durability
The durability of a mop is a measure of how long
it will perform before needing to be replaced. Synthetic and
blended fiber mops are the most durable. Mops with antimicrobial
fibers have greater durability because they inhibit the bacterial growth
that causes mop odor and discoloration.
Rayon
Synthetic
Blend
Antimicrobial
Synthetic
Blend
Mop Construction Features
Woven Tailbands
Yarn Tailbands
PVC Coated Mesh Headbands
Woven Headbands
Locked Polyester Thread Stitching
Looped Ends
Holds yarn in place for greater floor
coverage and improved launderability.
Provides greater floor coverage for
more efficient cleaning.
Resists chemicals and prohibits
moisture retention so strands dry thoroughly.
Allows thorough drying of mop strands
for longer product life.
High quality stitching for better
durability and longer product life.
Reduces fraying and de-plying for better durability
and longer product life.
Cut Ends
5" Headband
1" Headband
Bolt-On Headband
Economical construction for general purpose mopping.
Laundering is not recommended.
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