Cleaning Topic: Learn About mop

BSCS GET A HANDLE ON HAND TOOLS October 2025
Best Practices for Integrating Brooms, Brushes, and Mops

BSCS GET A HANDLE ON HAND TOOLS October 2025
A Guide to Purchasing Hand Tools

AGILE, ERGONOMIC AND ESSENTIAL October 2025
Making a Case for Smarter Mopping Carts 

FOODSERVICE FLOOR SAFETY October 2025
Cleaning Foodservice Spaces Must be Consistent

FOODSERVICE FLOOR SAFETY  October 2025
Smart Cleaning is Key for Commercial Kitchens

IN THE FIELD: MODERNIZING MOPPING May 2025
Identifying and Caring for Mopping Systems

SPOTLIGHTING TOP PRODUCTS June 2025
Recognizing the 2025 Distributor Choice Award Winners

IN THE FIELD: MODERNIZING MOPPING May 2025
Creating a Comprehensive Mopping System

TELESCOPING TOOLS TAKE CLEANING EVEN HIGHER   April 2025
Ergonomic Hand Tools Improve Cleaning Efficiency 

FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Technology Steps In

FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types

8/9/2024
Ban Proposed for Cancer-Causing Workplace Chemical

DISTRIBUTORS NAME TOP PRODUCTS June 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Distributor Choice Award Winners

THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION   October 2023
Innovative Cart Designs Keep Cleaning Chemicals Safe

THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION   October 2023
Top Benefits of Cleaning Cart Innovation  

10/12/2023
ABCO Mops Nominated for 2023 ISSA Show Innovation Award 

STOP RESTROOM POLLUTION April 2023
5 Adjustments Cleaning Pros Make To Improve Restrooms

5/12/2023
O'Dell Corporation Achieves UL Environmental Claims Validation

4/26/2023
Study: Manual Floor Mopping Materials Provide Hygiene Outcomes

FROM THE EDITOR: A LESSON IN HISTORY April 2023
Celebrating 80 Years of Jan/San Distribution

MAGAZINE MILESTONES April 2023
The History of Sanitary Maintenance and its Impact on Jan/San

PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Best Tools, Processes to Combat Cross-Contamination

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
Tools Necessary for Every Floor Care Program

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
Top-Selling Mops and Benefits to Their Use

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
What’s Included in a Full Lineup of Floor Care Tools

FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Choosing the Mop to Meet Your Needs

3/21/2022
Golden Star Acquires Premier Mop And Broom

GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Education On Mopping Ergonomics

GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber Mops

GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Color-Coding Cleaning Tools To Improve Safety

10/26/2021
5 Tips To Protect Floors During Winter

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Machine Maintenance Prevents Infection Spread

5/7/2021
ABCO Cleaning Products Expands Manufacturing Operations

3/25/2021
Contec Reaches Business Partnership With Toolflex

11/16/2020
Janitor's Bucket Used For Leaf Blower-Powered Vehicle

11/10/2020
Study: Mopping Causes Pain

COLOR CODING PROVIDES SIMPLIFICATION October 2020
Color Coding Simplifies Infection Prevention

MASTER YOUR MOPPING SYSTEM September 2020
Experts Analyze Mopping Options

BENEFITS OF ONBOARD MOPS April 2020
Onboard Mops Add Convenience, Reduce Injury

April 2020
Conventional And New Mops Can Coexist

EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Transitioning To Microfiber Mops

EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Microfiber Promotes Efficiency, Ergonomics

11/8/2019
Longtime Industry News Publisher Passes Away

BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Ergonomics Promotes Safety, Boosts Morale

BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Training Emphasizes Mopping Ergonomics

KICKING THE BUCKET September 2019
There's Still A Place For The Mop And Bucket

8/15/2019
How To Choose And Use A Dust Mop

3/4/2019
Early Leaders For The 2019 Distributor Choice Award

THE UPSIDE TO DOWNSIZING FLOOR MACHINES September 2018
Productivity Advantages Of Small Autoscrubbers

THE UPSIDE TO DOWNSIZING FLOOR MACHINES September 2018
Using The Right Floor Equipment Improves Cleaning Outcomes

August 2018
Disposable Mops Cut Down On Contamination

SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Factors Driving Purchases Of Cleaning Carts And Caddies

SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Choosing The Right Cleaning Cart Or Caddy

SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Importance Of Organized Cleaning Carts

8/8/2018
Study Explains Why Cleaning Workers Retire Early

INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS July 2018
Robot Technology Garners High Praise At Interclean

6/28/2018
Survey Reviews Cleanliness Of Mops And Cloths Used In Hospitals

May 2018
Educating The Cleaning Industry For 75 Years

6/5/2018
WHITE PAPER: Hospitals Examine Problems Caused By Wet Mopping Floors

April 2018
Unique Products Improve Profit Margins

FROM THE EDITOR March 2018
Buyer's Guide Helps Keep Tabs On The Industry

DESIGNING STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT FLOORS February 2018
Choosing Chemicals Based On Varying Floor Types

11/14/2017
Tennant Floor Scrubber Earns Top 10 Cool New Product

HANDLING HAND TOOLS May 2017
Considerations When Selecting Mopping Handles

ARE VELCRO MOPS FINISHED? April 2017
How To Keep Velcro Mops Free From Debris, Bacteria

April 2017
Properly Launder Flat Mop Systems To Keep Clean

April 2017
Pocket Mops And Other Velcro Alternatives

September 2016
Ergonomic Carts Prove Popular With Contract Cleaners

JANITORS NEED ERGONOMICS, NOT INJURIES August 2016
Prevent Workplace Injury With Proper Mopping Technique, Tools

August 2016
Microfiber And Ergonomic Mops Can Reduce Strain

August 2016
Distributors Can Provide Janitor Training For Mops

August 2015
Color-coding Prevents Cross Contamination, Breaks Language Barrier

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Proper Laundering Prolongs Microfiber Life

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Tips To Laundering Microfiber

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
How To Properly Dry Microfiber

DISPOSABLE MICROFIBER IS GREAT IN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES October 2014
Microfiber Mops Make For Healthy, Happy Employees

October 2014
Use Microfiber For A Simplified, Quick Clean

October 2014
Save Money And Avoid Workplace Injuries With Microfiber

September 2014
The Right Mops For Gym Floor Cleaning

AVOIDING DIRTY MOP WATER September 2014
Buckets That Prevent Dirty Mop Water

September 2014
Dual-cavity Buckets Separate Clean From Dirty Water

September 2014
Bucketless Mops Utilize Built-in Chemical Reservoirs

September 2014
Mop Buckets That Filter And Reuse Water

August 2014
FTC Green Guides Impact Cleaning Product Certifications

PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Benefits Of Customizing Cleaning Carts

SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Using Preportion Chemical Packets With Autoscrubbers

SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Chemical Packets Provide Convenience and Dilution Control

SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Chemical Preportioners: Take The Guesswork Out of Inventory Control

A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS February 2014
Benefits of Flat Mopping Systems
Concordia University's switch to microfiber flat mops

A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS February 2014
Mopping Systems Create Cleaning Efficiencies

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Looped-end Vs. Cut-trim Mop Heads

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Industry Moves Toward Microfiber Dust Mops

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Synthetic Dust Mops Last Longer and Are More Durable

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Velcro Mop Backings Expected To Stick Around

IN THE FIELD: ERGONOMIC MOPPING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUE June 2013
Reduce Injuries With Ergonomic Mops

IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Microfiber Flat Mops Allow Employees To Clean With Ease

IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Investing In ‘Smart’ Mop Handles

IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Training Employees On Proper Mopping Techniques

STRIP AND RECOAT FLOORS LESS OFTEN April 2013
BSC's Ramp Up Floor Maintenance Programs

February 2013
Minimizing Cross-Contamination While Cleaning
Tips to reduce cross-contamination when using cleaning cloths or mops

November 2012
Microfiber Technology And Its Return On Investment
Microfiber technology increases productivity for custodial departments

November 2012
Calculating The ROI of Microfiber Cleaning
The financial and health ROI associated with microfiber cleaning

September 2012
European Trolley Design Influencing The American Janitor Cart
Plus, advice on retrofitting older carts to meet modern cleaning demands

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
When To Empty Dirty Mop Water
Janitors should try and separate clean from dirty water, but when they can’t, water should be changed frequently

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
Mop And Bucket Advantages Over Small Autoscrubbers
Plus, alternatives to cotton mops

June 2012
Microfiber Mops: Increasing Employee Productivity
Calculating return on investment with microfiber mopping systems

June 2012
Microfiber Cleaning: Just The Facts
How switching to microfiber cloths and mops can raise the bar on cleaning

4/4/2012
Survey: Cleaning Professionals Address Mopping Trends

March 2012
Disposable Mops Present New Business, Learning Curve
Distributors say end users need to be informed about the lifespan, launderability and price points with synthetic disposable wet mops

March 2012
Mopping With Cotton Alternatives
As cotton prices have soared to an all-time high, mop manufacturers have introduced low-cost alternatives to the traditional cotton mop

February 2012
Maintain The Look Of Floors Through Mopping
Developing a proper wet and dry mopping schedule will keep floors looking like new

MANUFACTURER FORUM October 2011
Tips For Laundering Microfiber Products and Cotton Mops

August 2011
Daily Maintenance Will Keep Gym Floors Beautiful

FEATURES November 2010
Hand Tools: Cleaning Schools One Floor At A Time
Identifying mopping tools that earn top grades

MOPPING SYSTEMS October 2010
Mop Maintenance: Proper Use And Laundering Keys To Long Life

FLOOR CARE June 2010
Trends In The Medical Sector: New Floors, Chemicals And Tools

UP CLOSE: MOPS & BUCKETS May 2010
Mopping Systems: A Matter Of Personal Preference
End users aren't all the same. Why should their mopping systems be?

FEATURE April 2009
Floor Care: The Evolution Of An Old Stand-by
Traditional mops and buckets get a face-lift by adjusting to a changing jan/san market

UP CLOSE: BROOMS, BRUSHES & MOPS March 2009
Kicking The Bucket And Ringer To The Curb
Bucketless microfiber flat mopping systems differ in many ways from traditional mopping systems

UP CLOSE June 2008
Floor Care: Vacuuming Hard Surface Floors
Recent studies find vacuuming to be an efficient alternative to dust mopping

FREETIME June 2008
Swimming, Cycling, Running And Giving

FEATURE April 2008
Brooms, Brushes & Mops
Managers comment on progress made to the handheld market and training techniques that are essential to the success and safety of a custodial team

MARKET PULSE March 2008
Vital Products: Brooms, Brushes And Mops
Distributors have found success building sales relationships by selling conventional cleaning products

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Mopping Safety And Ergonomics

OPERATIONSLOG: HAND TOOLS September 2007
Training Employees To Use Color-Coded Equipment
Some employees say, ‘A mop is a mop,’ but once we educate them on cross-contamination, they quickly grasp the difference

CLEANING OPERATIONNS: BROOMS, BRUSHES & MOPS April 2007
Less Pain, More Gain
If your back doesn’t ache, how do you know the floor is clean?

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE April 2007
Address Work-Related Injuries Through Ergonomics
The importance of preventing workplace injuries is growing, so extra attention needs to be paid to ergonomic design. Manufacturers detail the many modifications made to brooms, brushes and mops

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
MICROFIBER
Understanding How Microfiber Works

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE April 2006
Brooms, Brushes And Mops: A ‘Show & Tell’ Approach
When it comes to brooms, brushes and mops, end users’ concerns are pretty straightforward. product demos are the best way to differentiate hand tools ... but don’t ignore life-cycle savings

CLEANING OPERATIONS: HAND TOOLS October 2004
A Closer Look at Microfiber’s Cleaning Benefits
The pros — and a few cons — regarding popular microfiber mops and cloths

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE June 2004
Are Imported Brooms, Brushes and Mops Lowering the Bar?
Manufacturers weigh in on the steady influx of foreign-made hand tools