CM/Spotlight: Infection Control A Better Way To Clean L By: Jenn Schneider Leaders in the cleaning industry are continuously thinking of new ways to increase productivity while improving cleaning performance and keeping costs to a minimum. Today, microfiber cleaning is an innovation gain-ing popularity across various businesses and facili-ties where cleaner is not only better, but it also vitally important. Microfiber cleaning systems first gained wide-spread acceptance within the healthcare industry because microfiber solutions can clean more ef-fectively when combined with a proper cleaning process and training. Because these benefits resonate in various mar-kets, microfiber cleaning solutions are now being implemented in other industries as well. Image courtesy of Rubbermaid Professional How microfiber cleaning products help get the job done faster and safer. Microfiber has proven to be more effective and efficient than traditional products. Jenn Schneider is a writer and member of the hard surface commercial clean-ing team for Rubbermaid Commercial Products. For more about RCP, visit www. RubbermaidCommercial.com. A Smart, Simplified System Complete microfiber cleaning solutions that in-clude high-performance dust and wet mop pads, surface cleaning tools, hardware and mopping systems clean more effectively and efficiently as compared to traditional cleaning products. Many floor cleaners contain harsh chemicals which can be harmful to the environment and also result in damaged floors. Microfiber solutions require less water and fewer chemicals to achieve cleaning results, reducing the environmental impact and helping maintain cleaner facilities. Floor surfaces can also be refinished less fre-quently and remain better preserved, saving costs and labor. The use of color-coded materials is also valuable to promote proper cleaning practices. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Microfiber . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select BUYERS’ GUIDE from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Productivity . For example, color-coded microfiber cloths are available to ensure the appropriate cloth is used to clean specific areas: ■ Yellow for bathrooms ■ Green or red for general-purpose cleaning ■ Blue for glass and other reflective surfaces. Microfiber hardware and chemical dispensing systems also contribute to increased cleaning ef-ficiency and overall worker wellbeing. Many cleaning professionals incorporate dispos-able microfiber cleaning cloths and mop pads into the cleaning process in instances when increased infection prevention is required or laundry facilities are unavailable. Safety And Saving Costs “Direct labor is responsible for more than 60 percent of the overall costs of contract cleaners, so products that increase worker productivity have a tremendous impact on the bottom line,” says Alison Kapp, mar-keting manager, hard surface commercial cleaning for Rubbermaid Commercial Products. 26 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • February 2014 Products
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