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Many industrial environments still use textile rags for wiping and cleaning various surfaces, but rags are not as efficient as cleaning wipes. Cleaning wipes and rags are not interchangeable. Their characteristics make them very different, especially in terms of efficiency and savings in time, money, and effort.

In short: An overview of rags

The industrial sector has historically used rags because they are cheap, disposable, durable, and "recycled" from their original use. However, you never know exactly what you're getting with rags since they come from a variety of sources. These include used clothing and towels, leftover materials from the textile industry, and old linens from hospitals or commercial laundries. The different materials, from thick flannel to thin cotton, are then cut into various sizes. Ideally, the rags should go through a detector, which often doesn't happen, so items like buttons and zippers can be removed, but plastic fasteners may go unnoticed. The rags are then sealed in large and cumbersome bales.

The reality of rags can be problematic

Rags come with significant disadvantages that customers may not fully understand initially. Since the different materials used for rags were never intended for cleaning purposes, their effectiveness can vary significantly from one material to another. Quality can vary greatly within each bale, as there may be combinations of thick, thin, or frayed materials. The increasing use of synthetic materials makes some rags less absorbent, so a large number of rags may be required for certain wiping and cleaning operations.

Rags may seem cheaper than cleaning wipes based on the initial purchase price. However, there are many other factors that make cleaning wipes a better choice when considering all cleaning costs, including time, money, and increased solvent volumes.

Advantages of Tork cleaning wipes over rags Cleaning wipes designed for industrial use offer a range of benefits compared to rags. They can lead to significant improvements in industrial environments.

Efficiency: While rags come from clothing or linen fabrics, Tork cleaning wipes are designed for maximum strength and absorption in cleaning. Their consistent sizes and quality mean they deliver the same performance every time.

Convenience: As they say, time is money. Wipes can be stored in accessible dispensers throughout the workshop area. This makes them easier and quicker to retrieve and start using compared to the typical search through a pile or large basket of rags.

Increased productivity and cost savings: Many factors contribute to overall cost savings when using cleaning wipes on the workshop floor. Most importantly, faster cleaning times reduce downtime and ensure that facilities and equipment are ready for production. Since Tork wipes absorb solvent more quickly and release it more evenly than rags, a smaller amount is needed for cleaning and wiping. Additionally, wipes have less weight than rags, leading to lower waste disposal costs.

Reduced effort: Rags often require more force to clean equipment and surfaces compared to cleaning wipes. Pre-moistened wipes further reduce the burden on workers. Portable and wall-mounted dispensers, from boxes and buckets to floor stands, require less effort to grab a wipe and start cleaning.

Sustainability: The increased efficiency of Tork cleaning wipes can result in reduced use of solvents that may be harmful to the environment. Additionally, Tork packaging is made from recycled materials and can offer certified products that are composed of at least 99% bio-based content, slowing down carbon accumulation in the atmosphere and reducing dependence on non-renewable resources.

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Wiping. Wiping and absorbing liquids or cleaning dirt and dust are common pre-production activities. The sooner you finish them, the sooner you can start work. Our general purpose cloths are durable, flexible and absorbent. They are ideal for keeping tools dry, surfaces flawless and complex operational components. Having a dispenser at hand, you will no longer have to look for a washcloth.

Cleaning. Regular maintenance work, such as removing dirt and difficult stains from surfaces, machines and tools, reduces inactivity intervals to a minimum. Our cloths-dried or used with water, solvents or detergents - help you clean. Being more durable than paper, our cleaning cloths last longer and deliver better results, saving you time and money.

Polishing. For polishing and protecting surfaces, applying polishing and rubbing products with a polishing cloth is the most effective solution. The key element is the use of a universal soft cloth, to avoid scratching, but also to allow effortless application of the polishing product. Our Durable polishing cloths absorb and apply the product evenly, speeding up work and improving the final result.

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