DISPOSABLES
21ST CENTURY WIPE DOWN
In healthcare environments where the spread of germs and bacteria is a constant threat, cleaning
technology needs to remain up to date to counter any threats of infection. Here, Chicopee tell us how their range of microfibre wipes can help reduce this threat.
Chicopee offers a wide range of disposable products which are ideal for use in a variety of sectors.
The Microfibre Light cleaning cloth is perfect for the healthcare industry, with its unique structure that delivers superior cleaning performance while removing 99.99% of microbes, significantly reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
One of the most challenging tasks cleaning professionals face is keeping areas free from bacteria – crucial for those working in care and health facilities. Tests show that traditional cloths typically transfer around one third of all microbes collected from one surface to the next. Even microfibre cloths still contain dangerous levels of viruses such as E coli after being laundered.
Chicopee’s Microfibre Light range is designed for short-term use, so not only is the bacteria trapped within the structure of the cloth, it cannot be passed on to the next area to be cleaned as it is simply discarded after use.
The unique construction of the cloth is key to its superior infection prevention performance. The fibres are positively charged, while bacteria, dirt and dust are negatively charged and are therefore attracted to the cloth. Known as the ‘capillary effect’, the fibres remove and trap bacteria – without the use of chemicals.
This not only removes the need to launder cloths, but reduces the time cleaning professionals spend on non-value added tasks. The Chicopee Microfibre Light cloth is available in five colours to help match HACCP standards for safe cleaning, with 40 sheets in each re-sealable pack.
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James Taylor, Director of Product Marketing at Chicopee, said: “By using Microfibre Light for short term periods, healthcare cleaning professionals can be confident that bacteria will be removed from surfaces and risks of cross contamination, that can lead to Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and Community Associated Infections (CAIs) being significantly reduced.”
Chicopee also uses microfibre technology in its disposable mop range, which is perfect for use in busy public places such as hospital waiting rooms and hotel lobbies. Such areas may be in use day and night, and can be too crowded for electronic cleaning machinery to be used.
Cleaning professionals often need to wet mop these areas to remove dust, dirt and bacteria. However, traditional string mops do not always deliver the best results and even after laundering may still contain germs. These are spread onto the next surface to be cleaned – far from ideal in buildings where hygiene is of paramount importance.
In addition, the old bucket system for saturating mops uses large amounts
of both water and chemicals, meaning wet-mopped floors can take up to 10 minutes to dry fully, increasing the risk of slips and falls.
Another disadvantage is that a lot of water is expelled when cleaning begins, delivering an inconsistent cleaning performance.
In contrast, Chicopee’s microfibre mops give a consistent clean across the entire floor, wherever and whenever it is needed. They are designed for use with the innovative mopping tool, and are quickly and easily attached to the tool via a Velcro fastener.
The mops themselves offer excellent value for money and are available in Light and Economy versions. They can also be used for dry dusting, simplifying the cleaning process and saving the user time, money and space in the cleaning store cupboard.
Other products in Chicopee’s disposables range include the J-Cloth® Plus Biodegradable – the ultimate eco-friendly wipe which is fully biodegradable and compostable.
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