We now carry Moonsoft Microfiber Terry Towels with rounded corners.
These towels are designed for long life. The surged edge is rounded on the corners to prevent the towel from unraveling from multiple washes.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Microfiber vs. Cotton
What is microfiber and why does it out perform cotton & paper towel?
Polyester and polyamide are very fine threads which create the high quality microfiber towels we use today. Described to be hundred times thinner than a single strand of human hair and ten times finer than silk; microfibers are extremely fine compared to that of a cotton strand. Polyester is a lyophillic polymer or has affinity to oil that allows oil to cling directly to the fibers fast. On the other hand, water also easily adheres to microfiber since it is hydrophilic. Microfiber works well in storing dirt and dust at the same time, absorbs water tremendously even up to seven times or 600% its weight in liquids, dirt and other elements. Dirt particles cling, and are attracted to the finely wedged shaped fibers of microfiber, where as a cotton towel only pushes dirt and dust from one place or another. Such great characteristics allow microfiber towels to quickly remove dirt and leave surfaces completely clean.
Microfiber out performs cotton because of its admirable polyester and polyamide fibers that are strong and ensure durability. It's resistance to stretching and shrinking that guarantees shape retention. Other than that, it is also wrinkle, mildew, abrasion resistant due to its highly elasticity. Moreover, it is resistant to most chemicals, retains heat-set pleats and crease, and is easily washed even only with clear water or mild soapy water. In comparison to cotton, a microfiber will absorb 98% moisture, while cotton can only absorb at best 70%.
The use of a microfiber towel does not only ensure cleaning and absorbing efficiently, but is also environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic (safe for human and pet skin). For one, it breaks down and absorbs mud surfaces, two, it is reusable many times before washing, three, it is convenient and easy to clean with. Technically, microfiber can help reduce up to 90% of the consumption of cleaning materials in your home, most especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. Cotton towels require more effort when removing stubborn dirt and dust, they smear mud onto surface pores, they stay wet and breed mold and mildew; they are bulky and hard to handle and finally require immediate cleaning after using.
Microfiber consists of very fine polyester and polyamide fibers that execute to be excellent dust and dirt eliminators, quick and effective absorbers, easy drying, environmentally friendly, creating the ultimate, cost effective cleaning cloth. With microfiber you get rid of the typical bulky cotton towel which only pushes away dirt instead of ideally cleaning the surfaces. Say goodbye to stubborn household dirt, germs, dust and bacteria and try microfiber towels today.
What is Microfiber?
Microfiber or Microfibre is any man-made fiber that measures
less than one denier. The most common microfibers are made of olyester
and polyamide such as nylon or rayon or a combination of both.
Microfiber is a polyester fiber made up of filaments. Each filament has a width less than 1 denier – 1/3 the diameter of cotton and 100 times finer than a human hair. Fibers are twisted together to create yarns. Yarns are knitted or woven together to form Microfiber material. High quality Microfiber material contains filaments which have been split to enhance Microfiber’s cleaning effectiveness.
Microfiber is used to make non-woven and woven textiles for cleaning. The shape, size and combination of man-made microfibers are selected for specific characteristics which include softness, durability, and absorption. When high-quality microfiber is combined with the right knitting process it creates an exceptionally effective cleaning material.
Microfiber products used for consumer cleaning generally contain filaments which have been split to enhance Microfiber’s cleaning effectiveness. Many reduced quality microfiber priducts used for commercial cleaning are constructed of 100% non-split polyester microfiber. Microfiber fabrics are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well. This material can hold up to seven times its weight in water. Microfiber material has an extraordinary ability to absorb oil, and will not scratch even optical lenses unless it has retained grit or hard particles from prior use.
Microfiber cloths are used to clean photographic lenses since they absorb oily matter without being abrasive or leaving a residue.
Lint Free Microfiber is widely used by car detailers to handle tasks such as removing wax from paintwork, quick detailing, cleaning interior, cleaning glass, and drying. These products are also used in many professional cleaning applications. Microfiber such as flat mop pads and cleaning cloths are more economical for cleaning in professional settings since they last longer, require less chemical usage, less water usage, and less effort to use than current conventional cleaning products used.
In many household cleaning applications (washing floors, dusting, etc.) microfiber cleaning products can be used without detergents or cleaning solutions which would otherwise be used. Microfiber also absorbs fat and grease easily which makes it ideal for kitchen cleaning applications. Microfiber has a slight electrostatic charge which attracts dust like a magnet.
Microfiber cleaning products do not promote bacterial growth. They are perfect for cleaning on a microscopic level since bacteria is lifted from surfaces along with dirt. Testing surfaces after using microfiber products without chemicals to clean those surfaces lead a reduction of bacteria by 99%. A conventional cleaning material such as cotton reduced bacteria by only 33% on surfaces even while using a variety of non anti-bacterial chemicals.
Cleaning textiles made of microfiber should be washed in regular washing detergents. Powdered detergents do not fully dissolve and can clog the fibers. Oils found in fabric softener and self-softening detergents will clog up Microfiber and make them less effective. If you wash Microfiber until the oils or powder are removed then Microfiber returns to its prior cleaning effectiveness.
Microfiber can come in many forms such as sponges, mitts, towels and mops.
Microfiber vs. Cotton
Top Photo- Microfiber
Bottom Photo- Cotton
Microfiber is a polyester fiber made up of filaments. Each filament has a width less than 1 denier – 1/3 the diameter of cotton and 100 times finer than a human hair. Fibers are twisted together to create yarns. Yarns are knitted or woven together to form Microfiber material. High quality Microfiber material contains filaments which have been split to enhance Microfiber’s cleaning effectiveness.
Microfiber is used to make non-woven and woven textiles for cleaning. The shape, size and combination of man-made microfibers are selected for specific characteristics which include softness, durability, and absorption. When high-quality microfiber is combined with the right knitting process it creates an exceptionally effective cleaning material.
Microfiber products used for consumer cleaning generally contain filaments which have been split to enhance Microfiber’s cleaning effectiveness. Many reduced quality microfiber priducts used for commercial cleaning are constructed of 100% non-split polyester microfiber. Microfiber fabrics are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well. This material can hold up to seven times its weight in water. Microfiber material has an extraordinary ability to absorb oil, and will not scratch even optical lenses unless it has retained grit or hard particles from prior use.
Microfiber cloths are used to clean photographic lenses since they absorb oily matter without being abrasive or leaving a residue.
Lint Free Microfiber is widely used by car detailers to handle tasks such as removing wax from paintwork, quick detailing, cleaning interior, cleaning glass, and drying. These products are also used in many professional cleaning applications. Microfiber such as flat mop pads and cleaning cloths are more economical for cleaning in professional settings since they last longer, require less chemical usage, less water usage, and less effort to use than current conventional cleaning products used.
In many household cleaning applications (washing floors, dusting, etc.) microfiber cleaning products can be used without detergents or cleaning solutions which would otherwise be used. Microfiber also absorbs fat and grease easily which makes it ideal for kitchen cleaning applications. Microfiber has a slight electrostatic charge which attracts dust like a magnet.
Microfiber cleaning products do not promote bacterial growth. They are perfect for cleaning on a microscopic level since bacteria is lifted from surfaces along with dirt. Testing surfaces after using microfiber products without chemicals to clean those surfaces lead a reduction of bacteria by 99%. A conventional cleaning material such as cotton reduced bacteria by only 33% on surfaces even while using a variety of non anti-bacterial chemicals.
Cleaning textiles made of microfiber should be washed in regular washing detergents. Powdered detergents do not fully dissolve and can clog the fibers. Oils found in fabric softener and self-softening detergents will clog up Microfiber and make them less effective. If you wash Microfiber until the oils or powder are removed then Microfiber returns to its prior cleaning effectiveness.
Microfiber can come in many forms such as sponges, mitts, towels and mops.
Top Photo- Microfiber
Bottom Photo- Cotton
Looking for a great mop pad for your facility?
LOOK NO FURTHER! We are featuring our 18in WMP, Dry fold over duster mop pad and wet/dry fold over pad.
All three pads are an 80%/20% split. They are 80% polyester and 20% nylon. All three mop pads are made in China at our warehouse. The 18in WMP measures 48x14cm, the wet/dry fold over pad measures 47x14cm and the fold over dry duster measures 52x14.5cm. The fold over mop heads work fantastic as the folded over edge gives it a better cleaning capability compared to a banded mop pad. These microfiber pads can hold up to seven times their weight in water, they last long and they require less chemical usage. They are resistant to stretching and shrinking that guarantees shape retention, they also are wrinkle, mildew and abrasion resistant due to their high elasticity. These microfiber mop pads do not promote bacteria growth, bacteria is lifted from surfaces along with dirt. These mop pads should be washed in regular washing detergents. Powered detergents don’t fully dissolve and can clog the fibers. Microfiber mop pads are more efficient, easier to use, more effective, they streamline tasks, reduce costs and are environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic compared to traditional cotton mop pads.
Dry Fold Over Duster Mop Pad
18" Wet Mop Pad
Wet/Dry Mop Pad
All three pads are an 80%/20% split. They are 80% polyester and 20% nylon. All three mop pads are made in China at our warehouse. The 18in WMP measures 48x14cm, the wet/dry fold over pad measures 47x14cm and the fold over dry duster measures 52x14.5cm. The fold over mop heads work fantastic as the folded over edge gives it a better cleaning capability compared to a banded mop pad. These microfiber pads can hold up to seven times their weight in water, they last long and they require less chemical usage. They are resistant to stretching and shrinking that guarantees shape retention, they also are wrinkle, mildew and abrasion resistant due to their high elasticity. These microfiber mop pads do not promote bacteria growth, bacteria is lifted from surfaces along with dirt. These mop pads should be washed in regular washing detergents. Powered detergents don’t fully dissolve and can clog the fibers. Microfiber mop pads are more efficient, easier to use, more effective, they streamline tasks, reduce costs and are environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic compared to traditional cotton mop pads.
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Are you in the automotive industry? Check out our automotive detail products.
The Automotive Detail Towel is the largest selling item in this product
line. The microfiber detail cloth will absorb water off a freshly washed
car faster than anything on the market,
and leave no water marks or streaking. Plus this product removes wax
better than any other detail cloth because of
the unique microscopic fiber shape.
Microfiber industrial & polyester mitt polisher, chenille sponge washing polishing pad.
Also available are Microfiber automotive wash mitts in different styles.
See these products on our website! Check out www.jansource.com
the unique microscopic fiber shape.
Microfiber industrial & polyester mitt polisher, chenille sponge washing polishing pad.
Also available are Microfiber automotive wash mitts in different styles.
See these products on our website! Check out www.jansource.com
Color Coding for Cleaning
Color
coding, as it applies to the professional cleaning industry, can be
defined as the principle of using color to designate certain cleaning
tools or procedures to specific tasks or areas.
In
most situations where it is incorporated, a few colors denote either a
particular duty, such as cleaning toilets and urinals, or a specific
area, such as restrooms.
RED: For cleaning showers, mirrors and other high risk restroom areas.
BLUE: For all other areas
and surface types, but never in areas where red, yellow, green tools
are mandated. In the U.S, blue is often used to clean glass and for
general cleaning in restrooms.
GREEN: For cleaning areas where food is handled and stored.
YELLOW: For cleaning showers, mirrors, and other low risk restroom areas.
Do you answer “Yes” to any of these questions?
Do you clean or manage facilities where cross contamination is a concern?
Do any of your cleaning workers have trouble speaking or reading English?
Have restrooms cleaning tools ever been used to clean desks, ledges, and other areas of your facilities?
Does your company have high cleaning worker turnover?
Do you clean or manage daycare centers, restaurants, medical facilities or nursing homes?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions you could benefit and possibly reduce health care problems by using color coded microfiber cleaning cloths.
Microfiber
Microfiber consists of very fine polyester and polyamide fibers that execute to be excellent dust and dirt eliminators and quick and effective absorbers. Microfiber dries quickly and is environmentally friendly which makes it an ultimate cost effective cleaning cloth. With microfiber you get rid of typical bulky cotton towels which only push away dirt instead of ideally cleaning the surface. Say goodbye to stubborn dirt, germs and bacteria and try microfiber towels today.
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