Advantages of dishcloths over a traditional sponge
Non-woven cloths made from polyester and viscose generally have the advantage of being bacteriostatic. This means that bacteria cannot grow on the cloth itself.
It therefore limits microbial development, unlike certain other historical tools such as sponges or cotton cloths.
Dishcloths can be washed even at high temperatures and can therefore be reused several times, which is not yet the case with sponges.
The cost of use is therefore minimal.
These cloths are also food-safe and HACCP-certified. They also offer a better grip, easy rinsing, and quick drying. The micro-perforated structure allows for more effective cleaning while reducing the use of detergent.
Cloth and color code for application of HACCP standards
The advantage of cloths is that they offer a range of differentiated colors, allowing you to compartmentalize different areas of your premises. By assigning a cloth color to each area, you limit the risk of transmitting bacteria from one place to another. This prevents cross-contamination.
If you use a sponge for cleaning bathrooms, you have no guarantee that it won't end up in your kitchen...And that's the main problem with sponges, beyond their texture, which is never designed to be bacteriostatic.
On the other hand, if you put a color code in place with yellow for food surfaces in the kitchen, pink for sanitary surfaces , blue for movable surfaces in tertiary areas, you limit cross-contamination.
A color-coded system requires at least 3 colors, but you can of course add green and white if you want to go even further in "dividing up" your maintenance processes.
This model can be applied to any establishment and even to your home if you wish...