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4 Ways Disposable Wipers Help Improve Industrial Safety Industrial sites and manufacturing facilities can present unique safety challenges. But safety plans go beyond PPE, machine safety and designated aisles. Your wiping products play an important role in modern industrial safety too. Replacing traditional laundered rags with high-performing disposable wipers can improve both industrial safety and efficiency in industrial settings. See how standardizing your wiper program can streamline industr …

Whether manufacturing large vehicles or tiny microchips, microscopic fibers in cleaning towels can cause costly problems. However, routine cleaning is crucial to ensure machinery continues to run safely and efficiently. When cleaning critical equipment, not just any cleaning towels or wipers will do. The wrong wipers can interfere with mechanical components, compromise quality and increase maintenance costs. For manufacturers, even small disruptions can be expensive. Siemens’ downtime rese …

One team member at a body shop may grab a shop rag to wipe up a few drops of oil. Another may reach for an industrial-strength wiper. At a restaurant, one employee may use paper towels to clean a table, while another uses a foodservice wiper and disinfectant. The task is the same, but the cleaning process, training and products used can be different. This lack of consistency can create challenges for businesses operating across multiple locations and add layers of difficulty to purchasing. No tw …

Handwashing is one of the simplest and most important ways to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, and yet many people wash and dry their hands ineffectively, especially when in public restrooms. Research shows 95% of adults fail to wash their hands long enough, leaving behind bacteria and germs. Even when handwashing is done correctly, the drying process can either minimize remaining germs or spread them onto surrounding surfaces. While many businesses made the switch to hand dryers in the …

Not all wiping tasks are created equal. And neither are laundered rags. While they may look the same, their past use can vary widely: wiping up water, metal shavings, oil, or even spoiled food. Depending on prior use, rags may shrink, stain or retain residual contaminants such as heavy metals. And while every laundered rag is cleaned regularly, not everything can be washed away. In this article, we’ll compare laundered rags to high-quality, disposable wipers and explore the consistency, co …