Wet Mop Washing Instructions – How To Launder Mops
1. Washing
A. Flush
- Water level: High
- Temperature: 140F
- Time: 2 minutes
B. Break/Suds
- Water level: Low
- Temperature: 140F
- Time: 10 minutes
- Guidelines: 8 oz. built (non-solvent) detergent for each 100lbs.(pH 8.5 – 11.5 maximum)
C. Rinse/Extract
- Water level: High
- Temperature: 140F
- Time: 3 minutes
D. Rinse/Extract
- Water level: High
- Temperature: 80F
- Time: 2 minutes
E. Rinse
- Water level: High
- Temperature: 80F
- Time: 2 minutes
- Guidelines: Active alkalinity not greater than 50 ppm higher than tap water.
2. Centrifugal Extraction: Bring to full speed for 1 to 2 minutes and release.
3. Hydraulic Extraction: 250 PSI pressure for 3 minutes and release.
4. Drying: Tumble at 120-140F.
5. Handling/Processing:
- The final rinse water should be titrated to determine the amount of active alkali. If higher than 50ppm over tap, an additional rinse is required.
- To insure the total removal of excess alkali, souring may be desired. This should be done according to the recommendation of the supplier of the souring chemical.
- All of the processing temperatures are very critical. High washing and drying temperature can severely damage the fibers.
- Bleach is not recommended, however if used, should not exceed the equivalent of 1 quart of 1% concentrate per 100lbs of mops at 10.0 – 10.5 pH.
- During first use or first laundering, some indicator color may be visible in the solution. This color is not a dye, however pre-rinsing before use may be desired.
