Industrial cleaning cloths: Boosting workplace productivity

FOR EVERY business, regardless of market or sector, the pressure is always on to boost productivity and there are numerous avenues to achieve this ranging from technology and machinery to processes and personnel. There are also areas of your business that might not be that obvious. For example - your cleaning consumables. 

Efficiency gains: save up to 35% on cleaning time 

Industrial cleaning wipes come in an array of options and while having a choice is advantageous, each vary in absorbency and cleaning capabilities.

For example, high quality cotton cloths have a special structure and tight weave, making them exceptionally absorbent, durable, and remarkably effective for cleaning in contrast to common alternatives like cleaning rags and paper wipes. 

Cotton cloths, such as Mewa industrial cleaning cloths, are extremely absorbent and can soak up large volumes of liquid fast. In fact, they can absorb 250% of their own weight. When compared to disposable paper rolls, our cloths save up to 35% on cleaning times. And because a cotton wipe can be washed and reused up to 50 times, it’s also very sustainable. By reducing time spent cleaning, your team can focus more on the job in hand.  

Reduce administration time

Opting for a reusable industrial cleaning wipe service introduces an efficient workflow. Wipes are delivered in a safety storage container, collected when used and replenished. This eliminates unnecessary administration and management time checking stock, re-ordering supplies and raising purchase orders, not to mention finding somewhere to store the wipes. Furthermore, security of supply is guaranteed, and you’ll always have the right type and number of cloths to hand.  

Reduce time spent on correct waste disposal

To ensure you stay compliant with legal regulations, all wipes used to mop up hazardous liquids must be safely stored before being disposed of by an accredited hazardous wastes contractor, or you must be a registered waste carrier.  

Our legally compliant SaCon safety container and washing system means you don’t have to organise special storage or disposal of contaminated wipes, saving you time, money and mitigating the risk of health & safety penalties.

Help avoid worker downtime 

Slips, trips and falls are the single most common cause of injury in the UK workplace, accounting for 33% of all non-fatal injuries. Unfortunately, when they happen, they disrupt the workplace and result in staff having to take time off work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises that all spills should be mopped up immediately to reduce the risk of slips. By always having cleaning cloths at hand for immediate spill clean-up, you can contribute to averting worker downtime caused by accidents. 

Boost your environmental credentials  

As well as improving productivity, using a reusable wipe service will also enhance your environmental credentials. Running a business in a way that’s good for the environment is a key selling point. Research shows that sustainability and ethical business practices are things that people really care about and will help companies attract and retain customers and also the best talent. Mewa cloths are a cost effective and sustainable alternative to single-use products such as paper wipes. We estimate that each year, the use of our cloths by our customers prevents the generation of significant amounts of industrial waste. 

In the quest for heightened productivity, minor, seemingly inconsequential alterations within your business can make a difference - even a humble cleaning cloth.

Günes Yenen is UK managing director of Mewa 

For more information: 

Mewa.co.uk

Tel: 0121 752 58 50