THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Floorcare is a main concern in any public building but just as essential is choosing the correct equipment, says Chicopee.
Keeping floors clean and hygienic is a priority, and preventing the spread of infection protects the well-being of everyone who uses your building, whether it be a health centre, restaurant or school. A good cleaning routine is paramount, but vital to the success of that routine is the equipment used.
Choosing the right products not only improves results, it can save money. Innovative solutions such as Chicopee’s Microfibre Floor Mops can be used for both dry and damp mopping, meaning one product does both jobs. The product can be used to not only eliminate dust, but can also be used to damp mop the most heavily soiled floors. What’s more, the mops are suitable for a wide range of surfaces, including those which are easily stained such as wood, laminate and tiles.
Designed for use with Chicopee’s easy- to-use mopping tool, the mops eliminate the need to carry around heavy buckets of water and chemicals. They are suitable for use in all environments and reduce the risk of spreading contamination as once they have been used, they are simply thrown away.
Research shows that wet mopping floors without dusting first stimulates the breeding of bacteria, including the MRSA virus, which feeds on dust. Where dry dusting takes place before mopping, MRSA rates are dramatically lower.
Dust can build up on all kinds of flooring, and as well as being unhygienic it can cause health problems and
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allergies. Chicopee’s Microfibre Mops are also ideal for eliminating dust before mopping takes place. The wipe can be used on its own for cleaning shelves and furniture, or may be attached to the mopping tool to dry dust a whole floor. The unique 3D structure traps dirt, dust and hair, eliminating the danger of cross-contamination.
The next stage of the cleaning process is mopping. Traditional string mops do not always deliver the best performance. As well as requiring laundering, the mops can give an uneven clean, and floors which have been wet mopped can take up to 10 minutes to dry, which increases the risk of slips and falls.
The old bucket system for saturating string mops uses a large amount of water as well as cleaning chemicals. Crucially, bacteria can live on in the mops even after laundering, increasing the risk of contaminating the next surface to be cleaned with germs.
Chicopee’s short-term use Microfibre Mops increase effectiveness, speed up the cleaning process and reduce chemical consumption. Switching to a disposable
system can improve hygiene practices, as the wipes are thrown away after use, eliminating the danger of cross- contamination.
The cleaning professional attaches the mop to the mopping tool using micro Velcro, pulls a trigger to release cleaning liquid then throws the wipe away once it is filled with dirt.
It is possible to clean more than 75m² without refilling the liquid in the tool’s in-built reservoir, or changing the mop. The mops are extremely durable and are match the performance of traditional systems, plus the ergonomic mopping tool is light and easy to use, making it popular with users.
The range is available in different options – the Economy version is perfect for single room cleaning while the Microfibre Mop Super is ideal for hygiene-critical areas. The Super is perfect for tackling large, open public areas.
The mopping tool itself, the Chicopee Fluid Mopping System, is a simple yet effective way to increase the speed of your floor cleaning process without compromising on quality. With an inbuilt fluid reservoir, you can add up to 620ml of floor cleaning solution that can be dispensed as you clean with the simple trigger on the handle.
It is designed to stand against walls without falling over, and is easy to use – the large trigger reduces fatigue and the lightweight design makes pushing and carrying easy.
chicopee.com
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