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Not All Microfiber is Created Equal All microfiber is not created equal, and it is extremely important to understand that fact before choosing a microfiber provider. First, there are two main types of microfiber available today for cleaning applications: unsplit and split. Unsplit microfiber, also known as monofilament microfiber, is made up of small filaments (think microscopic threads) of just one material (usually polyester) and is the least expensive type of microfiber to manufacture. “Unsplit microfiber cleans better than traditional fibers, such as cotton, but does not do a great job of picking up and retaining small items, like fine dust, bacteria, and viruses,” says Mark Hoyle, senior product manager for microfiber cleaning at Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC, headquartered in Winchester, Virginia. “For optimum cleaning performance, demand split microfiber.” Split microfiber is a blend of two materials, such as nylon and polyester. These materials are extruded together as a small filament, just like unsplit microfiber. The difference is that the nylon is chemically and mechanically split apart from the polyester to create microscopic crevices and openings within the filaments. When used dry, these crevices trap and hold dust particles and bacteria. In addition, when used with a liquid, dust, dirt, bacteria, and viruses are sucked into these crevices by capillary action. Therefore, the best quality split microfiber has the ability to remove more than 99 percent of bacteria and 90 percent of viruses from a surface with just water. Another feature of split microfiber is its ability to retain the a Monofilament Microfiber = Good Unsplit Microfiber = Better Split Microfiber = Best by Jenn Schneider and Mark Hoyle bacteria and viruses and not cross- is split and removes bacteria and contaminate when cleaning a sec- viruses. However, these claims are ond, uncontaminated surface. It is usually based not on their specific tq_exhouse3_4.5x7.5:TQ-Husky 4.5x7.5 3_06 important to note that many sup- products,4/2/08 10:46 on studies, but instead AM Page 1 (continued on next page) pliers claim that their microfiber Health Care • Hotels Long-Term Care and Many More • Linen Transport Carts In-House, Outdoor and Round Tripper • EVS Collection Carts Waste, Biohazardous and Recycling • Hotel Housekeeping and Linen Transport Carts Large and Small Sizes Available and Custom Applications C-Cell Carts that Lead the Pack in Every Situation! L Series Hotel Room Carts Wire Shelving Carts Husky Covers EVS Collection and Bulk Carts View our complete line of carts and covers at: www.tqind.com 866-884-CART (2278) Toll Free TQ Industries, Sequin, TX 78155 email: sales@tqind.com TECNI-QUIP May 2008/Executive Housekeeping Today http://www.tqind.com

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Executive Housekeeping Today - May 2008 Contents Executive Corner From Ivory Halls to Four-Star Resorts The Ten-Dollar Test Toward Customer Satisfaction Frugal Housekeeper How Green is Your Laundry Not All Microfiber is Created Equal Feature Article - I.E.H.A. Investigates: Issues in Hotel Housekeeping 2008 Candidate Information IHW Product Information The Green Scene 2008 Convention Information Product Highlights Inside the Industry New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members CEH/REH Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside I.E.H.A. What I.E.H.A. Has Done For Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - May 2008

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