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Mop Selection GuideUsing the right mopcan help lowermaintenancecosts.Wide range of mop yarns,constructions and colors aredesigned for specific floorsurfaces and tasks.Effective dust control programcan help cut cleaning costs.Compact Mops require up to66% less storage space thanconventional mops.

382021/31/011:26 PMPage 2Maximize your floorcleaning program withRubbermaid Wet Mops.2Antimicrobial Microban B.Rubbermaid Wet Mops include a full range of yarntypes, twists, styles and colors – even select yarnsembedded with an antimicrobial agent – to fit yourspecific cleaning needs. Choose the right wet mop forthe job, and you can potentially maximize the efficiency,performance and value of your work.Select Rubbermaid Wet Mops containMicroban B, which provides productprotection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. This antimicrobial agent is inherent tothe mop construction, so it's locked in towithstand repeated launderings for longlasting performance.FiberCotton Effective and economical for general floor cleaning incommercial and industrial applications. High absorbency allowsfast floor drying. Susceptible to mildew that can rot mop yarn andreduce product life.Cotton mops require a "break-in" period to remove natural oils.Failure to break in a new cotton mop greatly diminishes itsabsorbency during intial use.How to break in a new cotton mop:1. Fill a mop bucket with water (120 F - 140 F) and a correctdilution of cleaning solution.2. Submerge mop in solution and agitate for two to three seconds.3. Thoroughly wring out and rinse.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 five to ten times.ConstructionCut-end mops Economical for generalpurpose floor cleaning. Not launderable, sotheir product life is relatively short. Tend to"lint," lose strands and leave uneven gapson floor surfaces.Looped-end mops Unlike cut-end disposable mops, looped-end mops won't fray orunravel with use, which helps lowerreplacement costs and delivers increasedperformance. Can be laundered for longeffectiveness and clean appearance.Tailband provides wide surface coverage.Mops evenly without leaving gaps.Productivity: ComparingMop SwathsBlends Combine high on-floor performance with long product life.Cotton fibers provide high water absorption and retention for effective floor drying. Fibers such as rayon afford maximum water pickupand require no "break in" period. Synthetic fibers such as polyestergive increased strength and long product life. Select blends featurea locked-in antimicrobial agent for extended product life.Looped-End Wet Mop with Tailband Holds individual yarn in place Increases the area a mop coversin one strokeRayon Contains no pepper trash or oils. Used primarily in specialapplications such as floor finishing. While offering extremely highwater pick up (up to seven times its dry weight), rayon has relativelylow water retention, making it less effective for general purposemopping.Mop and wringer size should match the user.WringerUser/Mop Size6127Sideward Pressure(12-32 oz.)S, M, L, XL6124Downward Pressure(8-16 oz.)SMedium (16-24 oz.)Downward Pressure(16-32 oz.)S, M, L, XLLarge toX-Large (24-32 oz.)7575Cut-End Wet Mop Covers narrower area Leaves uneven gapsAbsorption Comparison:cotton vs. premium blended yarn(after break-in)Small (8-12 oz.)A properly sized wet mop should match the size of the personwho will be mopping (small, medium or large) and themop wringer with which it will be used.Cotton1.89Blend yarns5.44Compares a mop's ability to absorb fluids.Measured in multiples of dry weight. For example,a 24-oz. premium blended yarn mop will absorb5.44 times its weight, compared to 1.89 times fora cotton mop of the same dry weight.

382021/31/011:26 PMPage 3Choosing the rightmop helps increaseproductivity3Web Foot Mops with Microban Antimicrobial ProtectionNumber one selling premium mop inthe industry.Looped-end, open twist yarnreduces linting.Tailband allows the mop to covermore floor area per stroke, savingtime and money.Microban “B” provides productprotection by inhibiting the growthof bacteria.A balanced blend of cotton and synthetic fibers delivers up tothree times the absorbency of cotton mops.Compact package design.Launderable for long product life.Available in blue, green, orange, and white. Color allows you toorganize cleaning equipment by assigning different colors fordifferent tasks.No break-in time needed.Available in regular and shrinkless.Swinger Loop MopsLooped-ends and tailband allow forgreater floor coverage.4-ply, balanced blend of cottonand synthetic yarn for absorbecyand strength.Launderable for long product life.Compact package design.Available in blue, green and white to allow color coding by task.No break-in time needed. Mops are ready for immediate use.Rubbermaid Compact Mopstake the bulk outof storage.Compact Mops require up to66% less storage space thanconventional mops and quicklyexpand to full size when putinto service.Innovative packaging helps solve problemsrelated to storage and disposal of unwieldymop cartons. Certified by the InternationalSafe Transit Association to help improvethe assurance of the safe arrival ofCompact Mops at their destination.Dura-Pro MopsEconomical, cut-end general purpose mop.100% cotton or blended yarns for generalpurpose mopping.Rayon for finish application.Not recommended for laundering.Value-Pro MopsDesigned for limited or one-time use.100% cotton for general purpose mopping.Rayon for finish application.Not recommended for laundering.Wall-mounting mop dispenser, asshown, holds 16 small, 13 medium,nine large or eight extra-large wet mops.

1/31/011:26 PMPage 44Wet Mop MatrixMarketApplication AreaProductQualityHealth CareWet MoppingWeb Foot Shrinkless MopWeb Foot MopSwinger Loop MopBestBetterGoodStripping FloorsSwinger Loop MopSuper Stitch Cotton MopDura-Pro Cotton MopBestBetterGoodFinishing FloorsFinish SystemGloss Pro Finish MopSwinger Loop or Web Foot Finish MopBestBetterGoodWet MoppingSwinger Loop or Super Stitch Blend MopDura-Pro Blend or All Pro Blend MopValue Pro Cotton MopBestBetterGoodStripping FloorsSuper Stitch Cotton MopDura-Pro Cotton MopValue Pro Cotton MopBestBetterGoodFinishing FloorsFinish SystemGloss Pro Finish MopSuper Stitch Finish MopValue Pro or Dura-Pro Rayon MopBestBetterGoodGoodFast FoodWet Mopping(abrasive floors)Hot Mops Synthetic MopSuper Stitch Blend MopDura-Pro Blend MopBestBetterGoodSupermarketsRestaurantsWet MoppingSuper Stitch Blend MopDura-Pro Blend or All Pro Blend MopValue Pro Cotton MopBestBetterGoodStripping FloorsSwinger Loop MopDura-Pro Cotton MopValue Pro Cotton MopBestBetterGoodFinishing FloorsFinish SystemGloss Pro Finish MopSuper Stitch Finish MopValue Pro or Dura-Pro Rayon MopBestBetterGoodGoodGeneralCommercial(malls, hotels,factories, offices,schools, etc.)Cost: Longevity ComparisonMop Construction38202The least expensive mop may notgive the best mop value. Considerthe specific application.ValuePro Basic care guidelines for wet mops:The use of fabric softeners is not recommended.Laundering equipment should be loaded to capacity.Use net bags when washing and drying. Dura-ProFollow recommendations on all product labelsSwinger Loop where provided.For optimum product life, the use of bleach isWeb Foot not recommended.12468101214Life Expectancy with normal use (weeks)16

382021/31/011:26 PMPage 5A good dust controlprogram can keepyour facility and yourreputation clean.5If left unchecked, common dust will damage floor surfaces andcarpets, trigger dust-related health problems among buildingoccupants, collect on fixtures, equipment and furniture, and createa poor public impression. When dust gets out of control, it damagesboth your facility and your reputation.The heart of dust control.Dust control begins with the proper basictools: dust mops, frames and handles anddust mop treatment. Choose the right typeand size of dust control equipment andyou'll save time and labor in the long term.Proper dust control can:ConstructionHelp reduce cleaning time and labor.Always use correctly sized, properly treated dust mops.Lessen the need for floor scrubbing and refinishing.Regularly scheduled dust mopping gets dust before it builds upon floors or becomes imbedded in carpets.Cut down on airborne dust.Attack dust before it spreads to off-floor surfaces such asmerchandise, equipment and fixtures that are more difficultand costly to clean.Minimize costly restorative carpet cleaning.Simple dust control and routine vacuuming of high-traffic carpetareas can drastically reduce the need for more costly andlabor-intensive cleaning procedures. Regular dust control iscontinuous damage control.Dust Mop MatrixMarketProduct QualityHealth CareTrapper MopKlean Kut Tufted MopKut-A-Way MopBestBetterGoodFactoriesKut-A-Way MopCastaway MopSelect-A-Length BestBetterGoodMallsKlean Kut Tufted MopKut-A-Way MopCastaway MopBestBetterGoodHotelsKlean Kut Tufted MopKut-A-Way MopCastaway MopBestBetterGoodSchoolsKut-A-Way MopTuftaway MopSelect-A-Length BestBetterGoodRestaurantsKut-A-Way MopTuftaway MopCastaway MopBestBetterGoodKlean Kut Tufted MopKut-A-Way MopCastaway MopBestBetterGoodOffice BuildingsLooped-end dust mops.Deliver high performance by trapping moredust and providing long product life.Looped-end yarns are designed to withstand demanding use and laundering without fraying, unraveling or linting.Cut-end dust mops.Although lower-priced cut-end dust mopsmay appear to be the more economicalchoice, their performance decreases asthey fray, unravel and shed lint. Launderingthem only increases these problems.Launderable vs. disposable?Launderable dust mops are constructedfor durability and can be cleaned andretreated repeatedly for maximum performance. They cost more initially, but willsave money in the long term by reducingreplacement costs. If laundering facilitiesare not available in your operation,lower-cost disposable dust mops mightgive better value. If brushed out andretreated properly, better disposable dustmops can be effective for 500,000 squarefeet or more of dust control.Products manufactured under a quality managementsystem registered ISO 9002.www.rubbermaidcommercial.com 2000 Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCWinchester, VA 22601Printed in U.S.A.