Choosing The Right Dust Mop

CONSTRUCTION

LOOPED END: Looped end construction helps eliminate linting and fraying. With no loose ends, mops last longer, withstand laundering and are far less vulnerable to tangling and deterioration in the laundry. Golden Star's Infinity Twist® yarn takes looped end performance a step further by tightly twisting the looped ends all the way up to the backing through a patented process. This allows dirt to wick up to the backing. This unique yarn construction eliminates crushing and matting down. Performance is greatly enhanced. Great sweeping and polishing capabilities. CUT END: This traditional style works well in all but the most demanding situations, especially when sewn rather than tufted. Though more economical in its initial cost, a cut end style dust mop is not designed to be laundered or to withstand rigorous use. It tends to unravel, fray, lint and mat down during use. These problems shorten mop life and decrease performance. BACKING: Mildew resistant, synthetic backing is stronger and more abrasion resistant than canvas. It is non-absorbent and is less likely to become discolored or stained. Non-absorbent backings dry faster for energy conservation. Since it will not hold treatment, all dust mop treatment remains in the mop yarn where actual cleaning is taking place. Backing styles include Jumbo Set-O-Swiv®, Regular Set-O-Swiv® and Quik Change®.

YARN TYPES

COTTON: Cotton fiber remains the most effective yarn for collecting and retaining dust and particle matter. Studies have shown that nylon and rayon are not as effective as cotton for dust control since they do not have the same capacities for wicking or absorbing treatment. SYNTHETICS: Staran fibers pick up dust by attraction, eliminating the need for dust mop treatments. Synthetics also have a pure white appearance. TREATMENT: Treated dust mops have been proven twice as effective as untreated tools.   Pre-treated mops offer convenience, labor savings and insure a properly treated product every time. New, non-petroleum based dust mop treatments give all the benefits of oil-based treatments without the environmental hazards. For correct on-site treating, use two ounces of treatment for every foot of dust mop. For retreating, use one ounce for every foot of dust mop. Before use, a minimum curing time of eight hours is recommended. When chemical treatment is not appropriate, choose a mop that picks up by static attraction making treatment unnecessary.