Pre-soak method or spray bottle?

Which method is better… Pre-soaking or a spray bottle and microfiber cloth? That is the question!

Plea for the spray bottle and microfiber cloth

We agree, this is probably the faster of the two methods. No preparation required, just refill the spray bottle when it's empty.

Yes, but with this method, are you inclined to change your laundry? Do you only use 8 sides of your laundry? Where do you put your soiled laundry afterward?

If you look at the employees who use this method, you'll notice that they'll keep the same linens for a long time. And this results in colorful furniture and doors. It can't help but be the case, since you're picking up dirt from all these places and putting it back on other surfaces! Do you understand how ineffective this method is?

And take a boiler?

It's not more effective if you re-soak your laundry in it because you'll contaminate the water and it will also result in streaking because your laundry will be very dirty. I'm often told that it's faster and that they change the laundry regularly. You'll never have enough laundry on you to comply with the Public Health directive to use only 8 sides of the laundry.

And the most important point is that with this method, you will have to wring your laundry regularly during your shift, day after day, year after year. Hello musculoskeletal disorders!

This type of injury is one of the most common injuries in the housekeeping profession., that is, injuries to the hands, wrists and forearms.

Plea for the boiler and wringer for washing floors

The only reason I would keep this kind of equipment would be for winter entrances or to clean up a mess. Given

It's not a big deal that this type of wet mop costs less than $5,000 to $6,000. But let's be honest, this type of mop doesn't wash very well in the washing machine because the strands get tangled.

Otherwise, if you use this type of equipment for all your floors, you'll just be moving dirt from room to room. Eventually, the dirt will build up, and your floor will become dull and clogged with cleaning product and dirt that's been worked into the floor.

Additionally, when it comes to health and safety, you're no doubt aware that this type of mop is responsible for a significant number of workplace accidents. Employees tend to clean too much of the area, which causes shoulder, forearm, and back pain.

This type of mop also has a significant weight, that is, from 12 ounces to 32 ounces even before using the additional water. This exacerbates the worker's problems. Despite this, a good number of employees continue to think that this method is more efficient and faster... but at what cost? At the cost of your health!

Now, what about the pre-soaking method?

First, the pre-soaking method is also known as pre-saturation. You will find a complete article on this method in This item.

First a little reminder on the pre-soaking method

The idea behind the pre-saturation method is to add just the right amount of product to the bucket. In other words, each of your laundry items will be moistened, nothing more. You will use one side of the laundry per surface to be washed. When all sides of the laundry have been used, you will put the laundry in the wash and take out a new, clean laundry.

This method can be used with both microfiber cloths and wet floor mops.

Does this method take longer to use?

In fact, if this method is used correctly, you will save time and your work will be really well done.

• You'll prepare your boiler and your laundry before heading out to your usual routine. And since your laundry is already damp, but nothing more, you won't need to wring it out or change the water.
• You will actually waste much less product. Since you will only use the right amount of product that you need.
• Your boilers and laundry won't have any reason to be dirty. You'll only need to rinse and wipe your laundry accessories with a damp cloth, and they won't accumulate dirt. Not only will you save time, but you'll also extend the lifespan of your laundry accessories.

Is this method really more effective?

By constantly mopping with a damp, bristly mop, you'll accumulate dirt on the floor. And people who trample on the floor will push the dirt even deeper.

Flat wash systemdeeper into the ground. Your floor scrubbing will therefore need to be done more quickly.Whereas with a flat washing system containing 2 boilers or even better, a self-scrubber, dirt will not accumulate on the floor or much less.

Your stairs will rejoice in your new method. The steps will be thoroughly cleaned, without splashing onto the walls, stringers, or side windows. This will give you more time to disinfect your handrails more often!

If you wish, you will find more information on this flat washing method in this article.

You'll love this flatbed system:

Here is a laundry item I suggest you add to your laundry equipment: The Ultra Speed pro flat mopping system from Vileda Professional.

This system will allow you to save time and, above all, improve the quality of your work and the health and safety of your employees.

The push bar is used to push the system. But it is especially useful when you want to add a small hand boiler.

Here is my favorite composition of this system:

The basic system, the Vileda Ultra SpeedPro, already includes the roller base, 1 handle and frame as well as a microfiber mop and a wringer.

Hand washing

And I suggest you add 1 to 2 push bars with 2 small hand buckets. Why 2? Because one bucket will be used to put your pile of wet laundry and the other small bucket for the soiled ones. And you can use the same method for the 2 floor buckets, one for the clean ones and the other for the soiled mops.

So, do you have the correct answer to the question posed in the introduction?

Which method is better… Pre-soaking or spray bottle and microfiber cloth?