Mop Basics
ACS Cleaning Products offers a wide variety mop heads to satisfy any application. The following guide is intended to help our customers select the mops that best suit their needs.
Yarn – Because certain yarns are better suited to certain tasks than others, ACS Cleaning Products offers a wide variety of mops made from a wide variety of yarns. It is important to understand that selecting the proper yarn will enable you to achieve maximum mopping efficiency.
Cut-End – More economical than other mop types, Cut-End mop heads tend to fray, lint and unravel with steady use. Non-launderable, these mops need to be replaced more often than other types.
Loop-End – Loop-End mops resist tangles, lint and fraying for more efficient and longer lasting use. Tough enough to stand up to heavy use, these mops have a sewn-in tail band that provides wide surface coverage without gaps. Some Loop-End Mops may be laundered with care.
| Yarn | Advantages | Disadvantages | Applications |
| COTTON | Good absorption and retention. Low initial cost. |
Needs to be broken in. Lints and is slow drying. |
General Use |
| BLENDS | Ideal choice for performance, durability and price. Synthetic fibers add color. |
May shrink over time. | Professionals who require a better, more durable mop. |
| SYNTHETIC | Synthetic yarn fights bacteria, mold and mildew while providing superior strength. |
Higher cost. Not as absorbent. |
Clean rooms & rough surfaces. |
| RAYON | Quick absorption & release. Dries fast, is mildew resistant and lints less. |
Less liquid retention. | Applying liquids for finishes and disinfectants. |