Microfiber towels have been in existence for roughly 10 years today. I first learned about them being sold via distributors in one MLM business. Given that I have a professional home cleaning business, I cannot see the benefits of using them because of their high cost.
However it made me wonder more, could they actually benefits professional cleaners? So I did research and whatever I discovered should definitely be shared.
What is a Microfiber? Microfiber is a synthetic and ultrafine fiber. It is very durable and free of lint. During the manufacturing process, every fiber is ripped therefore giving its specific benefits. The fibers’ density makes it very absorbent, they are capable of holding 6 times their mass in water. Microfibers contain positive charges while dust and dirt have negative charges. Thus, it leads microfibers to attract dirt and dust while holding them tightly so they are not redistributed whilst cleaning.
Do They Really Work? Definitely! Aside from the available microfiber towels, microfiber mops can be purchased to substitute both wet and dry mops.
I bought a mop with 3 detachable head pads. The pads are fastened through Velcro. The mop possesses a swivel base which lets it get around and under the furniture. Having a floor made of vinyl and wood, I found out that microfiber mops are easy to make use of and works very well.
Dry mopping enables one to lift dust and even small debris from floors. The dirt was held strongly by the fibers and was not redistributed to the floor. Through the swivel head pad, it was easy to get along baseboards and into corners.
I used to prefer string mops made of cotton for floor cleaning, but I discovered that microfibers are more beneficial. No need to bend over buckets, no need to wring out mop heads and no fiber being caught around cabinet wood edges or table legs. Nonetheless, I could use a figure eight motion I used to do with a cotton string mop. As a matter of fact, I realized that I stand straighter when mopping since the mops are maneuverable and lightweight. Therefore, it is more beneficial since it prevents back pain and other injuries such as those in fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders.
The microfibers hold a large amount of water with no dripping hence leaving behind the floor much cleaner. Since the floor dries faster, the chances of sliding and slipping are reduced. Furthermore, use a dry mop when cleaning a wooden floor and you can see that the water evaporates while you mop.
Microfiber mops are very resilient. They have approximately 10 times the average life span of cotton string mops utilized in professional home cleaning.
Despite all its benefits, are there matters to be concerned about? In fact, there are some: initial investment, quality versus cost, not suitable for mopping flood and spills, cannot spread or remove wax, should not be washed using items that produce lint, should not be brought to industrial washers for cleaning and other brands do not recommend the use of a dryer.
Initial investment may be doubled or even tripled compared to the cost of string and cotton loop mops. That may be the case if you have many employees or managing teams. In addition, you cannot use commercial laundry services or launder them together with terry towels.
To find out if one should convert their home cleaning services to microfiber, an analysis of cost benefits are need to see cost tradeoffs. If the calculated costs are high, determine if it is because of mopping of scrubbing. Microfiber mops might probably reduce mopping injury related costs.
You may as well want to think about using microfiber to partially or totally replace terry towels. You can also use microfiber just for cleaning mirrors and glass. Also, they may possibly reduce product costs since they do not need chemicals for cleaning.
Microfiber towels are available at a local depot, on automotive stores and the Internet. However, you should know that microfiber towels are different from one another. Some companies make one kind only while others have a certain microfiber towel for various tasks.
More research about the cost and quality is definitely recommended prior to spending on microfiber for a home cleaning business.
Using Microfiber Mops when Mopping floors
The existence of Microfiber has been an innovative breakthrough in maintaining and cleaning tile or hardwood floors. Microfiber mops have been proven effective as compared to many non-commercial or commercial mops since they are not just pushing dirt throughout the floor surface. Instead microfiber mops pick up and trap dust and dirt through having magnetized pull.
Microfiber mops are excellent for both small and big cleaning jobs. The mops are durably designed and very effective even without using chemicals. Most people choose Microfiber mops so as not to expose their pets or their children to cleaning chemicals. The mops are also perfect for those who have family member with allergy problems.
Microfiber mops make cleaning floors a fast and neat process. To start mopping the floor, run the mop’s head in hot water then attach the Velcro head to the structure of the mop. No need to use a pail of water, since it is not required to frequently dip the mop’s head in cleaning chemicals or even water. Since a pail containing dirty water is not of use, microfiber mops clean without spreading dirty water throughout tile or hardwood floors. Stains of dirty water or even small debris will not be left behind on the surface of the floor. Microfiber mops provide a fast and easy substitute to mopping tile or hardwood surfaces. Being gentle and simple to use, even a child can use them.
Other benefits in using Microfiber mops include removing the germs that can be found on your floors. Since you won’t need to use that much water with Microfiber mops, surely, you won’t get to see molds growing on your floors or on your walls. They are also very durable and with proper treatment, you can use them for many more years without replacement. Furthermore, they are inexpensive and with microfiber mops, there is no more need for other cleaning chemicals or for mop buckets. They add more years to your floors’ life since their cloths are so soft they won’t nick or scratch the top coat. Since Microfiber mops don’t use harsh chemicals, your floors are then very safe. The useful at the same time small designs of the mops make them clean even the hard- to- reach corners of your house.
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