Types of Mops and Where to Use Them in Factories
If done correctly with the correct mop types, mopping can be one of the most efficient and effective ways to clean, sanitise, and sterilise floors. However, if done incorrectly or with the incorrect types, mops could spread harmful bacteria and micro-organisms from one end of a factory to another at breath-taking speed.
Contamination could pass from foot traffic to working surfaces, preparation areas, and other equipment just as speedily. So, if your factory floors need consistent mopping between shifts or between production batches, perhaps you would want to investigate the best mops for the right jobs.
Best Types of Mops and Their Uses in Factories
There is no one-type-fits-all when it comes to mops and mopping solutions, and they come in an array of different types, shapes, and sizes. Our professionals at Pescatech have some insights that may assist you in your choices. Here are four mop types and where they could best be used in your factory:
- String Mops: Also known as “spaghetti” mops, are possibly the most familiar on this list. They are robust and tough and very water absorbent. They are perfect for large or long areas with flat, solid, impermeable surfaces like glazed concrete, tiles, or linoleum, for example. If used in conjunction with the correct cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, and using the appropriate mopping techniques, these mops can be extremely effective for mopping passageways, staff toilets, and factory floors.
- Flat Mops: Unlike its stringed counterpart, the flat mop is designed to retain a lot less water. These products are ideal for laminate, vinyl, or hardwood flooring. Excess moisture on these surfaces could lead to lasting damage. So, flat mops are perfect for administration offices, communal areas, and reception rooms where these surfaces are usually found. They have 360-degree movement and are good for tight corners and smaller spaces. Their cleaning surfaces are for wet and dry use, and their cleaning heads are removable, laundromat friendly, and interchangeable.
- Dust Mops: Also known as “dry” mops, these are very versatile and can be used as multi-functional cleaning tools. They are good for floor preparation, pre-wet mopping, and for the collection of dust, sand, and larger particles. They are a little like brooms but more effective as they collect more dirt more efficiently and they are also convenient for dusting ceiling fans, walls, windows, and windowsills. One of their principal benefits is that they may be used in all areas of the factory and on most surfaces.
- Micro-Fibre Mops: The latest and arguably the best mopping solution in modern times, these instruments are perfect for any factory environment from the front to the back door. Dry, they become dust mops with static attraction, attracting dirt toward their micro-fibre materials. Wet, the head surfaces can be interchanged to become any mop type. They can accommodate any floor surface and due to the design of the micro-weave, the cleaning heads can be rinsed, washed, and reused hundreds of times.
Pescatech is the leading supplier of imported cleaning products and equipment in South Africa. We offer a full range of mopping and industrial cleaning products and equipment at extremely competitive prices. Our products are colour-coded to prevent confusion or cross-contamination between work areas and departments or when dealing with sensitive materials or dangerous chemicals. For industry-leading advice, service excellence, and the best quality products, consult with us at Pescatech, where food safety is everything.
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