CLEANING SYSTEMS: WHICH ONES TO CHOOSE?

Hygienic, ergonomic, sustainable: which features should a professional cleaning system have?

 Our experts answer.

What do customers look for when choosing a floor cleaning system? Are they mostly concerned with factors such as productivity and performance, for example?

Performance and productivity are certainly key factors influencing the purchase choice: customers ask for professional systems capable of guaranteeing optimum performance while increasing productivity. They also look for solutions capable of making cleaning operations easier and quicker, reducing time, costs and fatigue.

Since its foundation, Filmop has always been committed to the development of ergonomic mopping systems that improve the working conditions of cleaners, reducing cleaning time and consequently costs. In addition, the company continues to invest in the research of more and more innovative and performing materials and yarns, able to satisfy a constantly changing market.

What do you think they ought to consider when choosing a cleaning system? For example, do you think factors such as hygiene, safety and ergonomics should be crucial to their decision?

Adopting strict cleaning procedures helps to promote safe environments, however, it is not enough: nowadays it is essential to rely on professional equipment designed to guarantee the maximum in terms of hygiene. In addition, customers should also consider that continuous improper posture could cause muscle-skeletal issues and pathologies: it is therefore pivotal to use ergonomic systems that allow maintaining a correct posture and avoiding continuous bending and repetitive stressful movements.

Are customers increasingly looking for sustainable floor cleaning solutions?

Nowadays we have the means and the knowledge to make responsible choices for the safeguard of the environment: our customers know this and are the first to ask for sustainable solutions.

Unfortunately, it is not easy to find the way among the multitude of logos on the market and make a truly ecological choice, which is why it is essential to rely exclusively on authoritative certifications issued by independent bodies after careful evaluation. For example, the EU Ecolabel mark certifies the quality of products and their low environmental impact, offering a truly unique guarantee. In this regards, Filmop is proud to have obtained for several lines of textiles the prestigious European Union eco-label, issued after having evaluated the sustainability over the products entire life cycle through a series of very selective parameters established by the European Community.

Has Covid-19 had an effect on the market and if so, how?

The sanitary emergency has required adopting new practices and taking even stricter measures to struggle against Covid-19: reducing the risk of virus spreading has become a priority. Consequently, the market has begun to look for cleaning equipment capable of ensuring the maintenance of a high level of hygiene and the reduction of the cross-contamination risk.

In this regards, Filmop has designed touch-free systems composed of textiles and mop holders that allow the mop to be removed without any contact, effectively combatting cross-contamination. Besides, the wide range of microfiber mops allows you to clean every kind of surface, capturing dirt and releasing it only during the washing phase. The high collection capacity ensures maximum hygiene, significantly reducing the spread of viruses, germs and bacteria.

What floor cleaning products and systems does Filmop offer that meet the requirements of today’s customers?

Globo meets the specific requirements of today’s customers: it is the first and only universal system that can be used as any traditional system, obtaining superior results in terms of performance, hygiene and ergonomics. The innovative system is designed to meet needs, preferences and habits, optimizing operations without forcing to change habits.

It guarantees a considerable working time reduction and fewer efforts in comparison with traditional cleaning systems; besides, Globo ensures the highest hygiene thanks to the touchless fixing and release of the mop.

Globo mop holder is available with ErgoSwing joint to further decrease the efforts while the range of Globo mops includes microfibers certified EU Ecolabel.