Microfiber Washing Guidelines LAUNDERING TIPS LAUNDERING BASICS READ DIRECTIONS PRE-WASH IN COLD WATER Carefully follow the washing instructions Pre-washing in cold water removes any and warnings on your detergent’s packaging residual chemicals on the microfibers. (temperature and amounts). Rinsing at higher temperatures can cause the residual chemical to react, damaging LAUNDER IN NET BAGS the microfibers. Mesh bags protect microfiber products from free-flowing in the wash; prevents premature HOT WATER WASH, 194O F MAX fiber break-down. According to the CDC*, hot water MICROFIBER ONLY WASH/DRY washing (chemical-free) is an effective Do not wash or dry microfiber with other means of destroying micro-organisms. A textiles, as lint and fabric fibers will be caught temperature of at least 160oF (71oC) for a in microfiber, thus destroying its performance. minimum of 25 minutes is recommended. Filmop microfiber can withstand TEXTILE DETERGENTS pH<11 temperatures up to 194oF (90oC). Use standard liquid textile detergents with a pH of less than 11, such as Sunburst TRUST (pH TUMBLE DRY, 104o F MAX 4.5-5.5) and Tide® Professional 2x Laundry High heat can melt the fibers, causing the Detergent (pH 8.1 - 8.5). microfiber to lose effectiveness. NO SOFTENER WASH LIFE GUARANTEE Softening agents clog the fiber’s capillaries Filmop guarantees the lifecycle preventing proper solution holding. performance of Rapido®, Micro-Kleen, and Micro-Fast mop heads when washing NO CHLORINE BLEACH instructions are followed. Chlorine bleach compromises the microfiber construction, particularly microfiber with polyamide. If necessary, use non-chlorine bleach. STORE DRY Store microfiber products in a dry environment. Moisture can result in mildew growth. Engineered Cleaning Systems *CDC Guidelines for Enviornmental Infection Control in Hospitals, Recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), page 101 FLATMOP MOPSELECTION Maintenance GUIDE Bag Rotation Details Bag in use Mesh Collection Bag Details during shift • Allow a minimum of three bags Bag in-use per user (for in-house laundering; during shift outsourced laundry may need more, depending on turnaround Bag in transit time) between laundry and use • Each bag holds up to 30 mops Bag in (fits into workstation) • Use bag tags for customized laundry labeling (particularly important for outsourced laundry, so same mop • Line the workstation container with a plastic heads are returned) liner first, then insert the mesh collection bag to keep moisture out of the workstation. • Labeling provides enhanced cross contamination control as it • Collect used mop heads in mesh collection bag allows same mop heads to be during shift. consistently used in designated areas • Remove the mesh collection bag with soiled mopheads, secure drawstring, and place for Filament Structure: laundry at end of shift. Microfiber:Fiber that measures one denier or less. Extruded Blend: Raw polymers are processed through an extrusion system, creating a microfiber (measuring one denier or less). Raw Material Key: Twisted Blend: Microfiber (one denier or less) and other filaments (larger PE = Polyester; PA = Polyamide; PE = Polyester; than one denier) are combined through a twisting process. RY = Rayon; PP = Polypropylene Rapido® Flat Mop Wash cycles Color Code Filament Structure Loop Description Pocket Velcro 100% Extruded Blend Microfiber Long-Loop, 3/8” 600 500 (80% PE, 20% PA) 5 different solids including white Micro-Fast Flat Mop Wash cycles Color Code Filament Structure Loop Description Pocket Velcro 100% Twisted Blend (70% PE Microfiber, Long-Loop, 3/8” 400 400 4 colors with color-coded 25% PE, 5% RY) ribbing Micro-Kleen Flat Mop Wash cycles Color Code Filament Structure Loop Description Pocket Velcro 100% Twisted Blend (80% PE Microfiber, Long-Loop, 3/8” 300 300 One color mixture, four 20% PE) color-coded ribbing Micro-Activa Flat Mop Wash cycles Color Code Filament Structure Loop Description Pocket Velcro 100% Extruded Blend Microfiber Short loop, 3/16” 300 300 (85% PE, 15% PA) One color with 4-color tab Puli-Scrub Flat Mop Wash cycles Color Code Filament Structure Loop Description Pocket Velcro 70% Extruded Blend Microfiber Specialty loop for (70% PE, 30% PA) scrubbing; short-loop, 300 300 One color with 4-color tab 30% PP 3/16” (Scrub material) FILMOP® USA LLC. • 13410 Highway 105 West • Conroe, Texas 77304 Engineered Cleaning Systems Toll-Free: 888 741 0707 • e-mail: [email protected] www.FilmopUSA.com.