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Mops: More than Changing the Water.

Publication: Maintenance supplies
Publication Date: 01-MAR-09 		Format: Online
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Full Article Title: Mops: More than Changing the Water.(Feature)

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Mops: More than Changing the Water

BY BILL SWICHTENBERG

While cotton string mops might have the cheapest initial cost, other factors need to be considered when choosing the right mop head.

Mops are some of the oldest and most trusted tools in the cleaning business. References to the mop date as far back as Roman times.

However, this does not mean that mop manufacturers are resting on their laurels. Even the standard string mop is now available with many options. Manufacturers are always looking for innovative methods of improving their products, especially in the efficiency and effectiveness. As new types of flooring are developed, manufacturers are adapting mops to them. Technical developments are also ongoing in the fabrics used as mop fibers.

Traditional cotton string mops are selected because they provide large floor coverage and cleaning control. They usually can easily fit into tight corners and cover large areas quickly. String mops pick up dirt and hold it in their loops until...

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