Comparison - Speeds microfiber pads and mops

Product	Speeds Pad	Traditional Flat Mop	Traditional String Mop
laundering	launders with standard water and drying temperatures bleach safe	cannot withstand high water and drying temperatures cannot be laundered with bleach	Limited launderability bleach safe
cleaning capabilities	cleans build-up on baseboards wicking/release ability: cleans entire 110 SF patient room without adding solution cleans scuff marks from floor easily reduces amount of chemicals and water needed	too small to clean baseboard build-up limited wiking/release ability: 2 mops required to clean 110 SF patient room does not clean scuff marks reduces amount of chemicals and water needed	requires frequent changing of mop heads and cleaning solution using one per 3 rooms creates cross contamination oppurtunities VCM headband or scrubber required to clean scuff marks
constuction pros/cons	does not contain Velcro backing that attracts hair and dirt which negate its cleaning and laundering performance versatile: used dry, damp or wet 50% more working surface area	contains Velcro backing that attracts hair and dirt which negate its cleaning and laundering performance must use mops specifically constructed for dry, damp or wet	large, heavy mop heads can cause injury labor intensive must use mops specifically constructed for dry, damp or wet
microfiber	80% microfiber face utilizing the most advanced 4DG Deep Groove Technology	microfiber generally 50% or less and declining	contains no microfiber
antimicrofibial	Triclosan antimicrobial agent inhibits the growth of destructive bacteria on the pad	antimicrobial properties difficult to achieve and seldom seen	antimicrobial available
pricing	price competitive	high initial cost	price competitive