Discover a wide range of professional-grade mop and mop holders. Flat mop heads with pockets or tabs. Microfiber or cotton. Suitable for use with a cleaning trolley or for sweeping floors and surfaces.
The ranges of brooms used by professionals
Flat mop heads , Spanish mops , microfiber mop heads, duster mop heads, mopping heads, and trapezoidal mop heads for impregnated gauze are all variations for floor cleaning and washing. The variety of systems requires understanding the compatibility and uses of the mop heads and mop heads. The Spanish mop head is the most common due to its simplicity, but it offers limited hygiene. The duster mop head allows for quick floor cleaning and washing. The mop head with a flat sweeping fringe is only suitable for sweeping large areas such as gymnasiums or event halls. The flat mop head using Velcro, tab, snap, or pocket fringes is used by hospitals, nurseries, schools, local authorities, and cleaning companies. The microfiber mop head combines sweeping and washing in one operation, saving time, particularly by reducing the need for impregnated gauze mop heads during the sweeping phase.
Using a floor scrubber, single-disc machine, or vacuum cleaner can quickly become a constraint when time is short. Discover the various alternative solutions when time is limited.
Spanish fringe broom, the ease
This is one of the most widespread systems, both in professional and home settings. Despite all the alternatives on the market, the "Spanish" system remains very popular, especially in professional environments. Its main strength is its ability to clean a variety of surfaces , from tiled and plastic floors to even some parquet floors. Its key advantages are its ease of use, with a simple , mechanism-free wringing system . It can also be easily moved and carried upstairs , adapting to small or cluttered spaces. It is generally made of cotton but can be replaced with synthetic or microfiber mop heads.
The Faubert, the tradition
This is a cleaning system very commonly used by professionals, particularly in cleaning companies or building management companies. It's an easy and efficient system for cleaning hard floors, protected plastics, or even protected parquet flooring . It's very useful for high-traffic areas such as hallways, building lobbies, or areas difficult to access with a wringer -equipped cleaning cart, like staircases. The fringe mop consists of a handle with a "fringe clip" attached to the end, specifically designed for securing a fringe. This fringe is generally made of cotton and is characterized by its "grams" or weight.
It can be sewn or unsewn . This means that either the fringes are left free or are attached to each other by a seam across the width of the fringe.
Some manufacturers, such as Rubbermaid, Vileda, and Spontex, now offer professional products made of microfiber or non-woven fabric. The advantage of these materials is greater absorbency and reduced odor problems when fringes are damp.
Sweeping fringe broom
In this case, it not only has a washing function but also a
"sweeping" function on the floors before, for example, the passage of an
automatic scrubber or a more thorough washing.
The classic
cotton mop consists of a
foldable metal frame and a cotton fringe. This type of mop is available in
several widths: 40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm, 100 cm, and up to 160 cm. It is used for sweeping, and the larger widths are ideal for gyms or other large areas. A scissor mop version is also available, measuring 2 x 1 m, for cleaning large areas such as warehouses, gyms, and dance studio floors.
Flat mop
Mop systems used for washing are often folding supports with a pedal onto which
fringes with tabs, snaps, or pockets are attached. In the case of models with tabs or snaps, they are used with wringing systems that employ a press. The
press can be a jaw press, a roller press , or, more simply, a
flat press also known as a "book" press. The fringe mop system with a Velcro support onto which a 40 or 60 cm wide microfiber fringe is positioned allows sweeping and washing to be carried out in one operation.
The trend is to
simplify the offering and ranges by offering
"pocket and tab" options which, as their name suggests,
have a dual function to be equally well adapted to a pocket or clip-on support.
These wipes are designed for use in
communal settings, including hospitals, nurseries, paramedical facilities, and food service areas —anywhere zoned disinfection is crucial. They feature
detachable colored tabs (blue, yellow, red, green) . These tabs allow for color-coding, similar to
wipes, to identify specific zones, rooms, or areas. This method ensures adherence to protocols, minimizing cross-contamination and complying with HACCP recommendations and disinfection protocols.
Microfiber: the professional and hygienic solution
In recent years, the
arrival of microfiber has revolutionized floor washing and sweeping in professional settings as well as at home.
The performance of a cotton fringe compared to that of a microfiber fringe is significantly lower. The fibers have liquid absorption and dust-trapping capabilities, which prevents and limits dust resuspension.
Microfiber mop heads are available in various styles, including tabbed, pocketed, and perforated versions, but they have become particularly prominent with the introduction of new flat mop holders featuring Velcro fasteners. These holders allow the mop head to be secured to the support with a simple Velcro closure on both the holder and mop head sides. In this type of system, there is no wringing mechanism other than manual operation. The mop cleaning method involves preparing several clean, solution-soaked microfiber mop heads in a bucket and working with a fresh mop head every X square meters.
This system is also present in the hospital or paramedical field under the name of the pre-impregnation method and associated
pre-impregnation trolleys .
What are the cleaning techniques using a fringe mop?
The technique depends entirely on the system chosen and therefore on the objective sought: washing; dusting + washing; washing + disinfection... etc.
In all cases, if your mop does not provide a simultaneous dusting and washing action, you will need to dust the floor with impregnated gauze mops or a dry sweeping mop specifically designed for this purpose.
In a second step, you will need to either prepare your bucket of solution in the bucket of clean water from which you will take solution for washing in the context of a method with wringing, or prepare all the fringes you will need by soaking them in advance.
Use back-and-forth or figure-eight motions to clean the surface. For corners, don't hesitate to use the mop head to reach difficult areas. Rinse the mop head regularly to prevent redistributing dirt if you're using a wringing method.
At what temperature should I wash my bangs?
It all depends on its texture and composition. Beyond the temperature recommendation from the manufacturer, theoretically printed on the product label, microfiber fringes, for example, cannot withstand bleach or fabric softeners. Therefore, it's essential to also check if your fringe is dryer-safe.
In general, the recommended temperature for microfiber fringes is 60°C and occasionally up to 95°C.
On fringes of the Spanish broom or mop type, being on cotton, the recommended temperature will be 30°C.
What type of sleeve should I choose to avoid back pain?
In the professional world, the time spent, the size of the work areas, and the repetitive nature of the tasks can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. To address this, ergonomic handles have been developed, notably with the ability to adjust the handle length to the operator's height. The ergonomic handle's end cap also incorporates a rotating ball joint, allowing for greater dexterity with less effort.
What is the lifespan of a fringe?
The lifespan is theoretically based on a number of machine washes. Generally, for a flat microfiber mop head, figures of 250 to 350 washes are most common. For duster mop heads or Spanish mop heads, due to the cotton material, the lifespan is shorter because washing and recycling the mop head is more difficult.