The Vikan mop guide
What mop to use, where and why This little guide will be of great help when you want to quickly check which of our mops works best for each individual task. Of course, all the mops offer several advantages but, for the sake of simplicity, this guide focuses on just one or a few characteristics of each mop. The aim is to make it easier for you to choose the right mop, and provide you with a short-cut to achieving the best possible cleaning result.
Effective textiles for efficient cleaning Dry mops Damp mops Wet mops pecial mops
Recommended preparation quantities for 10 items 00 Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm Dry 21 (5472xx) - - - - Dry 24 (5471xx) - - - - Damp 41 (5494xx) 1.900 l 1.000 l 1.500 l 2.000 l Damp 42 (5495xx) 1.900 l 1.100 l 1.500 l 2.000 l Damp 43 (5496xx) 2.500 l 1.500 l 2.100 l 2.900 l Damp 47 (5485xx) 1.500 l - 1.300 l - Damp 48 (5487xx) 2.200 l 1.200 l 2.000 l 2.500 l Wet 61 (5454xx) 3.130 l - 2.880 l 3.750 l Wet crub (5482) 1.900 l* 1.000 l* 1.600 l* 2.000 l* Window mop (5491) - 0.400 l* 0.640 l* - * = May be used dry or with less water.
10 x Deep Clean, Velcro 40 cm. 1,1 l. 10 x Deep Clean, Velcro 40 cm. 1,1 l. 10 x Damp 41, Velcro 40 cm. 1,5 l. Recommended preparation Mop Box Complete, 40 cm Art. No.: 581410
Dry mops The high content of Vikan ultra microfibre insures that large quantities of dust and dirt particles can be removed by the mop with an extremely low level of friction.
GUARANTEE uses and washes Dry mops Dry 21 Item number: 5472xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm 500 V i k a n Hard/flat floors. Dust/dirt and = tandard Made from 100% microfibre. Dry 21 is ideal in busy areas where large pieces of debris make one-step cleaning less practical, or to save time where a daily damp/wet mop is not required. The premium microfibres attract dust, dirt and hairs using electro-static charge.
GUARANTEE uses and washes Dry mops Dry 24 Item number: 5471xx 500 V i k a n Floor All floors, corridors. Wax or soap treated. Polyester fur mop for dust and larger particles. Ideal for dust sweeping all types of hard, flat floors where dry mopping may replace damp or wet mopping. The fibres pick up dust, dirt and hairs. Mop is ideal for use in corridors and other high traffic areas. High level of larger, loose dirt particles Dust Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm = tandard
Damp mops Vikan s damp mopping system ensures: Less heavy lifting owing to the preparation system Cleaning that complies with the most stringent requirements peed and efficiency Profitability It is important to use the recommended doses during preparation. As a general rule, one can say that the floor/surface must be dry within 90 seconds.
GUARANTEE uses and washes Damp mops Damp 41 Item number: 5494xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm 500 V i k a n Hard/flat floors. Not wax or soap treated. tubborn dirt and Bacteria = tandard Microfibre mop pad developed to offer outstanding cleaning performance on the smoothest of floor surfaces, such as marble and ter raz zo. Ideal for use in clinical areas, the proven manufacturing process reduces the risk of shedding fibres; perfect for areas where linting could be an issue.
GUARANTEE uses and washes Damp mops Damp 42 Item number: 5495xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm 500 V i k a n Hard/flat floors. Wax or soap treated. tubborn dirt Manufactured using a blend of microfibre and viscose. Damp 42 is the perfect all-rounder for most hard floors. The viscous deposits tiny water particles to assist the unique microfibre wave pattern and looped fringe to pick up dirt and bacteria in a one-step cleaning process. = tandard
GUARANTEE uses and washes Damp mops Damp 43 Rapid Clean Item number: 5496xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm 500 V i k a n Hard/flat and structured floors. taircases. and Gravel Loose dirt = tandard Designed for medium to heavily soiled areas, the tough microfibre yarn loops pick up dirt and sand. imultaneously, the cut loops absorb and transport moisture for greater coverage, depositing the right amount of water to ensure an effective clean in high-traffic areas.
GUARANTEE uses and washes Damp mops Damp 47 Deep Clean Item number: 5485xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm 500 V i k a n Tiles and structured floors. Fat Grease = tandard Greasy floors in kitchens present a major challenge to most microfibre mops, but not Damp 47. The unique weave allows an increase micro fibre content, without the normally associated loss in productivity. Damp 47 gives outstanding performance on tiles and other structured hard floors.
GUARANTEE uses and washes Damp mops Damp 48 Heavy Duty Item number: 5487xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm 500 V i k a n All types of flooring. and Gravel Fine dust = tandard Continuously developed over many years. Damp 48 is ideal for medium/heavy soiling on smooth floor surfaces. The raised microfibre stripes help cut through even the toughest of dirt, whilst the fringed edge helps collect the heavier particles.
Wet mops Wet mops are used in those areas where soaking is necessary to achieve the best possible results. Excess water must be dried up.
Wet mops Wet 61 Item number: 5454xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm Hard/flat and structured floors. Halls, staircases. and Gravel Particles tains = tandard Yarn mop for wet cleaning. Not wooden floors or untreated linoleum.
Vikan has a number of special mops, each developed for a specific purpose. pecial mops
pecial mops Wet crub Item number: 5482xx Floor Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm Non-slip floors. Not suitable on wooden or untreated linoleum. tubborn stains build up = tandard Daily cleaning of abrasive safety flooring will not always remove the deepest ground in dirt. Heel marks can also prove a persistent nuisance, especially on lighter coloured finishes. Wet crub mop has been developed to deal with both problems.
GUARANTEE uses and washes pecial mops Interior mop Item number: 548400 urfaces Pocket 500 V i k a n Hard surfaces. Dust and = tandard Interior mop, ideal for dusting small spaces and difficult areas. The microfibres pick up dust, dirt and hairs using static electricity when the mop is used dry. lightly dampened, the mop loosens dirt and grease. Can be used for high-level cleaning with any telescopic handle from the Vikan microfibre range. 548400 to be used with 377018.
pecial mops Flat Interior mop Item number: 5490 urfaces Pocket 25 cm 40 cm 60 cm Tables and boards. Fine dirt Dust = tandard Flat interior microfiber mop contains micro fibre and therefore extremely effective against ground in dirt. Ideal for cleaning tables and boards.
pecial mops Window mop Item number: 5491 urfaces Pocket 25 cm 40 cm Windows, mirrors, white boards. High-gloss surfaces. treaks Grease Dust = tandard A mop for efficient cleaning and polishing of high-gloss surfaces. uch as glazing, mirrors and aluminium and other metal surfaces.
pecial mops Easy hine Kit Item number: 549101 urfaces Areas such as windows, mirrors, white boards. High-gloss surfaces. treaks Grease Dust Ideal for cleaning verticle high-gloss surfaces such as windows, mirrors, ceramic tiles, stainless steel, melamine and plastics. Contains: 5 x window mops 549125, 5 x lustre cloth 691518, 1 x spray bottle, 1 x mopframe and 1 x telescopic handle 295618.
Visit us at vikan.com Vikan A/ Rævevej 1 7800 kive Denmark Tel.: +45 96 14 26 00 Fax: +45 96 14 26 55 vikan@vikan.com Vikan (UK) Limited 1-3 Avro Gate, Broadmoor Road outh Marston Park, windon Wiltshire N3 4AG, England Tel: +44 1793 71 67 60 Fax: +44 1793 71 67 61 sales@vikan.co.uk Art. No: Mop_Fan_Guide-EN