Mop Guide

What Type of Mop Head to Choose?

Choose natural cotton for general mopping. Rayon is ideal for finishing. Looped end/tailband mops reduce linting, fraying and unraveling. The tailband also prevents tangles and provides more coverage with each stroke.

Yarns:

Yarn Type	Advantages	Applications
Cotton	Highly absorbent Economical Good liquid retention	General cleaning Quick spill pick-up
Rayon	Highly absorbent Little break-in required Good release of liquids Holds 6-7 times its weight in water Mildew resistant	Floor finish applications Application of chemicals General cleaning
Blended (Rayon/Cotton/Polyester) (Rayon/Polyester)	Highly absorbent No break-in required Great for laundering Yarn color choices for color-coding Durable stable fibers Holds 6-7 times its weight in water	Healthcare Application of chemicals General cleaning
Knitted Cotton/Polyester Fleece Blend	Highly absorbent High tensile strength No linting Yarn color choices for color-coding	Foodservice Rough surfaces
Microfiber	Inherent ability to clean without chemicals Great launderability (200-500 times) Lightweight No linting Color choices for color-coding Good release of liquids Holds 7 times its weight in water	Healthcare Floor finish applications General cleaning
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)	Environmentally responsible Washable and fast drying Low linting Good release of liquids Holds more than 4.4 times its weight in water	Healthcare Schools and universities Government agencies Office buildings

Construction:

Construction Type	Advantages
Cut End	Low cost
Loop End (Tailbands)	Launderable Durable Wider floor coverage Prevents tangling Faster mopping for labor savings
Flat Mop	Launderable Durable Lightweight Prevents tangling Faster mopping for labor savings

Headband Size*	Material	Applications
1¼” Narrowband	Polyester Weave	Economical mops Launderable mops
5″, 7″, 9″ Widebands	7-oz. Polyester Twill	Launderable mops Heavy scrubbing mops
5″, 7″, 9″ Widebands	Vinyl Mesh	Launderable mops Scrubbing mops
* The narrowband is usually applied to a cut end type mop that is used for a short time and then disposed of. The wideband is usually applied to a looped mop that may be laundered many times.

Are There Mops for Special Uses?

There are mops with a built-in scrub pad, anti-skid mops, rough floor mops, cleanroom mops, antimicrobial mops and special finishing mops. Some styles are available in different colors; color-coded by mopping use.

What is the Proper Mop Handle?

This depends on the mop head style, the headband size and special features desired. A standard head uses a clamp style handle; a saddleback head uses a clamp or gripper style handle; a lieflat head requires a lieflat screw-in handle. Some handles hold only mop heads with a certain size headband. There are antimicrobial handles and quick-change handles, and handles with various connecting mechanisms.