FAQ
1. Why are flat mops quicker than traditional Kentucky and Socket systems?
No wringing or rinsing, more of mop head in contact with floor, etc
2. What are the advantages of a damp pre prepared system over wet mopping?
Recycling of dirt, aquaplaning, slip and trip risk, repetitive strain, etc
3. What is one-step cleaning?
No pre-sweeping, mop and weep simultaneously, significantly reduces floor cleaning time, etc
4. Do you still need to clean with chemicals when using microfibre?
Optional, independent data to show performance with water, no chemical residues, phenomenal cost savings?
5. Why does cleaning with microfibre save money and make ecological sense too?
Speed and productivity, one step cleaning, chemical and water savings, slips and trips, reduced waste management costs, etc
6. How do I find out how much equipment I need?
Please contact your local Vikan representative and we will make a site survey for you.
7. How much liquid is to be used for the preparation of the mops?
Depending on the surface of the floor (if porous surface a little more – coated surface a little less) between 110 to 150 ml per mop.
8. Which micro fibres are used?
Vikan uses a micro fiber 0.27 d-tex/denier, which is the best material on the surface to be cleaned (even for high-quality surfaces). The micro fibres of Vikan have unique cleaning properties. The material acts as a magnet for dust, which is absorbed into the material and held there. This is due to the so-called capillary effect in damp condition or the static electricity at dry condition.
9. Why should we clean ergonomically correct?
- We obtain ergonomically correct working postures, and thus reduce strain on muscles and joints
- We reduce the strain on the body and perform the cleaning duties in a simpler way.
- Provides more well-being in the workplace.
- We obtain higher productivity and fewer sick days.
- The cleaning quality is improved if the cleaners are healthy and feeling well and consequently more motivated.
10. Why is it necessary to prepare the textiles?
- To secure the use clean mops and cloths
- To avoid unwanted spreading of dirt and bacteria
- To avoid the lifting of heavy water buckets
- To avoid rinsing and wringing of mops and cloths
11. How cost-effective are the Vikan products?
- Compared to the traditional cleaning method with buckets and wringer, Vikan products offers a time saving of about 30%.
- The preparation of the mops and cloths leads to a reduced water and detergent consumption by up to 70%.
- Owing to the very good cleaning properties an extra cleaning operation to remove loose dirt can be avoided.
12. Which cleaning effect can be obtained?
- Loose as well as adhering dirt are easily removed without any streaks
- According to FIGR, the Vikan products provides much better cleaning results compared to conventional cleaning systems.
13. Can we obtain disinfectant cleaning?
Owing to the uniform wetting performance and the high water release the mops are extremely suited for the disinfectant cleaning of floor surfaces in health care facilities.
14. Which kind of dirt can be removed?
Whether it is dust, sand or dried, sticky food on the floor or other surfaces, there is a Vikan mop, which ensures the effective removal and cleaning.
15. How long is the life of Vikan's tools?
In the development of the tools of the Vikan microfibre concept, great attention was paid to their durability. Furthermore, numerous corporate and independent tests have been performed to ensure that the tools can withstand continuous use and achieve a very long life.
16. How long is the life of Vikan Textiles?
For the most Vikan mops and cloths a guarantee of 500 application and washing cycles is granted. This guarantee exceeds the usual washing guarantee because we guarantee that the mops can be used and washed at least 500 times.