Microfiber mopping – cleaning without chemicals

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
Published July 26, 2023
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Country:
Sweden
For more information please contact:
SUBSPORTplus Team
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.
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