Source: ECJ European Cleaning Journal, Sep 2015: 41
[…] IPC Group managing director Michele Redi says mops and machines are best when used in tandem. “Machines cannot clean all floor spaces – think of washrooms and hospital rooms for example,” he said. “Manual mopping systems are increasingly used to complement those machines that are used to clean large uniform spaces. Non-mechanised solutions, on the other hand, can cope with more complex tasks – particularly where high standards of hygiene are required.”
He says manual mopping systems are used extensively in hospitality and medical environments where cleaning has to be performed with minimal disturbance to guests or patients. “Manual mopping systems are both versatile and mobile,’ he said. “They are ideal in crowded areas and adapt well to the environment. They are also silent.” […]