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Employee mopping floor with a dust industrial floor mop

Maintaining a clean, hygienic and visually appealing environment is essential to the overall experience of your customers, guests and employees. An important area that should never be overlooked in these efforts is your flooring and its upkeep. Using the right tools for the right jobs is of utmost importance when it comes to maintaining clean, safe floors.

Selecting the appropriate mop for the task at hand can improve efficiency, effectiveness and cleanliness. Let’s explore the different types of industrial floor mops — commercial dust mops or dry mops, commercial wet mops and microfiber mops. We’ll also take a look at how mops are constructed, best uses, proper care and how a rental service for mops can be a valuable benefit to your business.

Commercial Dust Mops

Commercial dust mops, also known as dry mops, are typically made from cotton, synthetic fibers or a blend of both. The mop head is designed to attract and hold dust, dirt and debris.

Dry mops are ideal for sweeping and dusting large floor areas in commercial settings such as offices, retail stores and warehouses. They’re especially effective on smooth surfaces like hardwood, tile and laminate floors.

Vestis™ dust mops are feature a synthetic cotton blend and are designed with twisted yarn to reduce fraying. These mop heads are also colorfast and resist shrinkage and mildew.

Commercial Wet Mops

Commercial wet mops are usually made from absorbent materials such as cotton, rayon, or a blend of synthetic fibers. The mop head is designed to hold water and cleaning solutions, making it effective for scrubbing and cleaning floors. Vestis wet mops have 4-ply 100% synthetic yarns that release soil easier and dry faster than other mops.

Wet mops are essential for cleaning spills, stains and sticky residues in environments like restaurants, kitchens and restrooms. They’re suitable for a variety of floor types, including tile, concrete and vinyl. Regular use of a wet mop helps to maintain a clean and sanitary environment, which is especially important in areas with high foot traffic. Wet mops are also invaluable in cleaning up spills which could lead to slips or falls.

Vestis wet mops offer superior on-the-floor performance as they glide over surfaces without linting. They are also shrink and mildew resistant. And their increased absorption means reduced labor time.

Microfiber Mops

Microfiber mops are made from a blend of polyester and polyamide fibers. These fibers are split into very fine strands, which increases the surface area and enhances the mop’s ability to pick up dirt and moisture.

Microfiber mops are versatile and can be used for both dry and wet cleaning. Small, microfibers help reach into small surface pores. They’re highly effective in trapping dust, dirt, and bacteria and help reduce cross-contamination – making them ideal for healthcare facilities, schools and offices. Microfiber mops are also gentle on surfaces, reducing the risk of scratches and damage, yet effective on cleaning stubborn areas like tile and grout. They typically require less water and disinfectant usage.

Vestis offers microfiber mops in wet, dry and scrubber options, including microfiber pads that feature scrubbing strips to help remove trapped dirt and grime. For our healthcare customers, we launder microfiber in a wash process that utilizes temperatures lower than 160° F — and features AdvaCare, an EPA-registered sanitizer developed by Ecolab. Our sanitizing wash process maintains the functional integrity of the fibers while reducing nearly all pathogens. In compliance with BBP handling requirements, our wash process meets CDC guidelines for healthcare laundry and provides an advanced level of clean1.

Top 4 Rental Service Advantages

Proper mop care is essential to prevent cross-contamination, maintain hygiene and ensure optimal cleaning performance. A rental provider like Vestis will pick up soiled mop heads weekly and deliver freshly cleaned mops so that your staff is equipped to handle their cleaning routines.

Opting for a rental service for your industrial floor mops can offer several advantages:

  1. Cost-Effective: Renting mop heads and handles eliminates the need for a large upfront investment in cleaning equipment. You can allocate your budget for other operational expenses and skip the costs of purchasing and maintaining mops.
  2. Regular Maintenance: Rental services often include regular maintenance and replacement — when needed — of mop heads, ensuring that you have clean and effective tools at your disposal. This helps to maintain high cleaning standards without the hassle of managing inventory.
  3. Flexibility: As your business needs change, a rental service lets you easily adjust the type and quantity of mops you use. Whether you need more mops during certain seasons or different types for specific cleaning tasks, rental providers offer the flexibility to meet your evolving requirements.
  4. Sustainability: Many rental services use eco-friendly practices, such as laundering mops with environmentally safe detergents and reducing waste through reusable mop heads. This can help your business reduce its environmental footprint.

Vestis helps take the work out of managing your mops with our fully managed rental program. When you rent with Vestis, we’ll first get to know you and your needs to help you set up a mop program that works for your business. We’ll drop off freshly cleaned mops to your location on your scheduled delivery day. At the same time, your dedicated Route Sales Representative will pick up your dirty mops for transport back to our location where they are cleaned using our special wash formulas. We’ll inspect your mops and replace any damaged ones with new product. This process helps ensure that you’re prepared with mops that work for you.

Hassle-Free Mop Service

Choosing the right mop for your business cleaning routine is an important part of maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Whether you opt for commercial dust mops, commercial wet mops, microfiber mops or a combination of industrial floor mops, understanding the materials, uses and benefits of each type is helpful. Additionally, using a rental service for your industrial floor mops can provide cost savings, convenience and sustainability, making it a smart choice for busy business owners and managers.

Let Vestis help alleviate the hassle of maintaining your mop program. Reach out for more information or request a quote today.

1Vestis’ wash formulation meets EPA requirements for laundry sanitizing and provides a 99.9% reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA during the wash cycle.

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