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FAQ

1. Which kind of dirt can be removed?

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 effective removal and cleaning.

2. How long is the life of the Vikan tools?

How long is the life of the Vikan tools?

In the development of the Vikan microfibre concept tools, 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.

3. What is the expected lifespan of Vikan's textiles?

What is the expected lifespan of Vikan's textiles?

For 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.

4. How much liquid is to be used for the preparation of the mops?

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.

5. Which microfibres are used?

Which microfibres are used?

Vikan uses a microfiber 0.27 d-tex/denier, which is the best material to use on the surface to be cleaned (even for high-quality surfaces). The microfibres 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 capillary effect exerted when mops are used damp and the static electricity effect when used dry.

6. Why should we clean in an ergonomically correct manner?

Why should we clean in an ergonomically correct manner?
  • An ergonomically correct working position reduces strain on muscles and joints.
  • Performing the cleaning tasks in a simpler way further reduces strain on the body.
  • Provides more well-being in the workplace.
  • Leads to higher productivity and fewer sick days.
  • The cleaning quality is improved if the cleaners are healthy and feeling well and consequently more motivated.

7. Why is it necessary to prepare the textiles?

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.

8. How cost-effective are the Vikan products?

How cost-effective are the Vikan products?
  • Compared to the traditional cleaning method with buckets and wringer, Vikan 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.

9. Why are flat mops quicker than traditional Kentucky and Socket systems?

Why are flat mops quicker than traditional Kentucky and Socket systems?

There is no need for wringing or rinsing, more of mop head in contact with floor, etc

10. What are the advantages of a damp pre-prepared system over wet mopping?

What are the advantages of a damp pre-prepared system over wet mopping?

With damp mopping, you overcome the problems associated with recycling of dirt, aquaplaning, slip and trip risk, repetitive strain, etc

11. What is one-step cleaning?

What is one-step cleaning?

A technique where no pre-sweeping is required, but you mop and sweep simultaneously, saving time and effort.

12. Do you still need to clean with chemicals when using microfibre?

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?

13. Why does cleaning with microfibre save money and make ecological sense too?

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