Mop

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

Flat mop

Microfiber: the professional and hygienic solution

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.