Microfiber mopping – cleaning without chemicals

Type of measure: Substitution

Floor cleaning in hospitals is often done using cleaning agents containing disinfectants such as quaternary ammonium chlorides, formaldehyde or glutaraldehyde. Microfiber cleaning demonstrates a superior microbiological removal compared to cotton string mops used with a detergent cleaner. Split microfiber products provide the best pathogen removal: They remove up to 98% of bacteria and 93% of viruses.Additional benefits of microfiber mopping:

Reduced or no chemicals use
Reduced water use
No need to wring the mops
No change of water or cleaning solution
No cross-contamination

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Published July 26, 2023

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

Relevance

Carcinogens involved:
Formaldehyde

Sector(s) involved:
Human health and social work activities

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Country:
Sweden

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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

Microfiber mopping – cleaning without chemicals

Microfiber mopping – cleaning without chemicals

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