The microfibre fringe holder with Velcro
For Velcro backings, the fringe type is a fringe with a Velcro backing. In this case, wringing will be manual in most cases because jaw or roller presses cannot be used.
The foldable fringe holder with snap clip or pocket
In the case of "speedy" type clip-on folding supports, you will need to hang tab-on mops. The clip system then allows for wringing using a jaw press or a roller press without removing the mop from the support. To date, mops are often compatible with pocket supports and clip supports. Folding supports are either clip-on or snap-on. In both cases, the mop remains attached to the support during the wringing phase.
In the case of pressure support, it is necessary to take specific pressure fringes.
In the case of the pocket holder, there is no mechanical wringing possible. The mop must be removed from the holder to be changed or wrung manually.
The qualities of microfiber fringe
Once the type of fringe and support has been chosen, the quality of the fringe remains. A fringe is made of a polyester and polyamide fiber composition. The
polyester fiber will help it slide on the floor . Some fringes are equipped with polypropylene strips (fringe with a striped appearance) which will have the effect of presenting a scratchy appearance if the surface does not require it. Microfiber fringes
do not support bleach or fabric softeners when washing.
In some cases, the fringes are provided with small colored tabs (blue, red, green, yellow) which can be cut individually to coordinate with the professional cloths . The objective is to identify a fringe by location as for the cloths with the implementation of color codes.
Polyester microfiber composition why?
The composition of the fringe will determine its absorption characteristics but also its ergonomics.
Indeed , a fringe made largely of microfibre will have a very high absorption power in wet weight but you risk generating a "suction" effect of the fringe on the floor.
This will result in making the fringe unwieldy and quickly tiring to use. This is why a polyester component (either in a mix or in a strip) in the composition of the fringe will solve this problem by providing additional glide and sometimes a scratching characteristic.
How do I choose my microfiber fringe?
When choosing a microfiber mop, it is important to consider several points of comparison and relate them to your end use between different options in the microfiber mop range.
Here are some points that can help you know what type of bangs are right for you.
- Check if the fringe offers a 500 wash guarantee , which is a good indicator of its durability and resistance to wear.
- Make sure the fringe can be washed at 90°C to maintain good hygiene and eliminate bacteria.
- If you need to disinfect the fringe, check if it is chlorine resistant , which is essential to ensure effective disinfection.
- Also compare features such as absorption capacity , efficiency and longevity of different mops to find the one that best meets your specific needs.
- See the distribution of microfiber polyester as well as the weight of the fringe because this will give you the orientation of the fringe in terms of use, particularly glide and absorption.
At what temperature should I wash my microfiber floor mop?
You should check the manufacturer's recommendations and as a general rule, unless contraindicated due to a specific "composition", the fringe can be washed up to 90°C.
Why not use fabric softener when washing a microfiber fringe?
Fabric softener would cancel out the properties of microfiber, especially fibers with "attractive" properties. It is therefore prohibited to use fabric softener when washing, regardless of the mop or microfiber cloth .