A microfiber mop is the best mop you will ever use. It is efficient, easy to use and produces outstanding results compared to traditional cloth mops. It is so effective that whether used dry or wet, it will remove up to 99% of all dirt, dust and germs from your floors.
Microfiber mops come in different types and specifications. Some are self-wringing and others have telescopic handles that can be extended or shortened. There are spray mops that do not require a bucket system and those that are designed for both wet and dry mopping. There are others that use pads while some use mop heads. This variety makes it possible to find microfiber mops that would be best suited for your facilities. 
Microfibers are densely constructed polyester and nylon fibers that are approximately 1/16th the thickness of a human hair. When woven together, these fibers create a net-like surface area covered with millions of spaces to trap moisture, dirt and debris. The nylon component of the fiber produces a static charge that attracts dirt, pulls it in, and traps it until the cloth or pad is washed.This quality makes microfiber mops most ideal for cleaning floors as they enhance cleaning power. Aside from locking in dirt, the fibers can access small cracks, pores and crevices where ordinary cloth mops would not, therefore achieving a much deeper and thorough clean.
A microfiber mop is extremely absorbent. It can hold up to 6 or 7 times its weight in both water and oil-based soil solutions,eliminating the need for wringing in between the task,thereby saving time and enabling you to complete the task faster. The effort of dipping and wringing, which is synonymous with traditional string mops, is not ergonomic and can result in musculoskeletal disorders affecting the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons.The microfiber mop also minimizes poor ergonomics by being lightweight even when saturated with water.You also don’t have to keep carrying and moving mop buckets when using microfiber mops, an advantage that can improve safety by reducing the risk of worker injury due to excessive weight bearing.
A microfiber mop doesn’t drip like conventional cotton mops, so you don’t have to clean the same area multiple times. Its high absorbency allows you to clean more surface area. A microfiber mop head can go for about 400-500 square feet at a time before being stored for washing while a regular cotton mop can go for about 100 square feet before being put back into the water for wringing. Using a microfiber mop not only increases productivity,but also makes a it a critical agent in the conservation of water as its use requires minimal amounts of water. According to the EPA, conventional mops use 105 gallons of water per 100 rooms while microfiber mops use only 5 gallons per 100 rooms.And since microfiber mops use little water, floors dry faster, in 1/3 of the time it takes when using traditional mopping systems. This means that the risk of slipping and falling due to wet floors is eliminated.
Whether you’re dry mopping or wet mopping, the unique structure of the microfiber mop causes dirt to adhere to it rather than move it around like a broom. This ability to trap dirt reduces cross contamination,which then reduces the risk of infections.A 2007 study published by the American Journal of Infection Control stated that microfiber mops removed far more microbes than standard cotton string mops. The research found that 95% of microbes were removed using standard detergent and a microfiber mop, while only 68% of microbes were removed using standard detergent and a cotton string mop. This has especially made microfiber mops mandatory in healthcare facilities in an effort to mitigate cross contamination between patients’ rooms. The EPA recommends the use of microfiber mops as best practice in such facilities.
A microfiber mop is durable and can be used hundreds of times before it can be replaced, as opposed to cotton mops which are prone to wear and tear. The microfiber cloth has a long life span of up to 500 washes while the traditional mop head can last around 15-30 washes. Although the initial buying price of a microfiber mop is higher than a standard mop,it is the most cost effective option as it lasts longer than cotton mops. Its long life span and shrink resistance helps to save thousands of paper towels and rolls in case of spills, thereby producing an operational profit and sustains your activities.A microfiber mop can also save potential energy costs in situations where machinery such as scrubbing machines have to be used for cleaning. The mopping system of a microfiber mop requires little to no use of cleaning chemicals,which not only makes it environmentally friendly but also saves you from unnecessary expenditure on cleaning detergents. At the same time, the risk of contracting illnesses due to chemical exposure is greatly minimized.
However, inasmuch as the microfiber mop plays a role in preserving the environment due to its minimal use of cleaning chemicals,studies suggest that the microfiber cloth itself may have a negative impact on the environment. The microfiber fabric is believed to be made from plastic and the fibers are too small to be filtered out by waste treatment plants, so they easily find their way to waste streams and end up in waterways and oceans where they are a threat to marine animals and the environment.
In spite of this, incorporating microfiber mops into your cleaning program is highly recommended by industry leaders and relevant bodies.
