Selecting your cleaning tools

Vikan products are purpose-designed precision tools, making it very important to choose just the right tool for any given job. If you’re in doubt about which tool to choose, your distributor or Vikan representative will be happy to advise you. The tool selection guides below can also help point you in the right direction for the cleaning job you face.

The four S’s

Before you select a cleaning tool, there are certain key factors to consider.

Soil

What exactly is it that you’ll need to clean away, and what risks are involved?

Surface

On which types of surfaces are soils likely to gather?

Standards required

What hygienic standards are you required to live up to?

Staff

What will your staff need to do their job effectively and efficiently?

What to look for in a cleaning tool

For a cleaning tool to really do its job, it has to meet some very high standards.

Fit for purpose

Is it the most appropriate tool for that specific purpose?

Good ergonomics

Does it help ensure good health and safety practices?

Easy to clean

Is it designed to support good hygiene practices?

High quality

Will it keep on performing well for a long time?

We’re here to help

Vikan experts are on stand-by to help you, if you ever feel unsure about which tool to choose for a given job.