Is it time to replacement the mop?

Traditional mops are yesterday’s cleaning tools. Mops may have evolved a bit over the years, but they’re still inefficient, sloppy, unsanitary, and tough on the body and back.

Most restaurants have tight or narrow spaces that need to be cleaned regularly, like bathrooms, narrow aisles, kitchens, and around tables and chairs. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough space to maneuver a larger automatic scrubber in these spaces, so the mop and bucket approach has become the default.

But since some studies showthat consumers correlate cleanliness with buying preferences, floors cleaned with a mop and bucket can be a turn-off. Traditional mops tend to move dirt around, not lift it.

It’s also more labor-intensive to fill and refill the bucket when the water and cleaning solution gets dirty. In addition, there’s maintenance involved as the mop head

Why Mops Are Missing the Grade

The mop has been around for a very long time and has undergone a number of improvements over the years. It has had a good run, but it is far from perfect, especially when you are cleaning a large surface. If you have ever used a mop, then you know that:

• They can be sloppy.
• They can be are inefficient.
• They can be hard on the back and body.
• Mops are unsanitary

In its heyday it was great – of course it was the only game in town. But now emerging technology makes the mop almost completely obsolete.

Why Mechanized Cleaning is the Future

Automated floor cleaning equipment offers a number of benefits that the mop simply can’t touch. If you’ve never tried a mechanized cleaning solution you are missing out on advantages for your crew and your facility. Most notably:

• They are clean and neat.
• They clean very efficiently.
• They do not require much physical exertion.
• They are sanitary