Cleaning Topic: Learn About mops

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Machine Maintenance Prevents Infection Spread

3/25/2021
Contec Reaches Business Partnership With Toolflex

COLOR CODING PROVIDES SIMPLIFICATION October 2020
Color Coding Simplifies Infection Prevention

MASTER YOUR MOPPING SYSTEM September 2020
Experts Analyze Mopping Options

April 2020
Conventional And New Mops Can Coexist

August 2018
Disposable Mops Cut Down On Contamination

May 2018
Educating The Cleaning Industry For 75 Years

April 2018
Unique Products Improve Profit Margins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

FREETIME June 2008
Swimming, Cycling, Running And Giving

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

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

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