What Are Cleaning Rags Used For?
Cleaning rags are essential helpers for various cleaning tasks – whether in industry, craftsmanship, or households. They are particularly suitable for heavy dirt such as oil, grease, or residue buildup. Thanks to their high absorbency and durability, they are often used in workshops, production facilities, or for machine maintenance. They are also ideal for car care, service areas, or tough household cleaning tasks.
Whether used dry or wet – cleaning rags are versatile and can be reused multiple times. Compared to disposable wipes, they offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution.
What Materials Do We Offer?
Cleaning rags are made from various materials, each offering unique advantages depending on the application.
Cotton is the classic choice for cleaning rags. The material is highly absorbent, low-linting, and durable. It is suitable for almost all cleaning tasks, from machine maintenance to cleaning workpieces.
Jersey is a tightly woven fabric that is particularly soft and leaves hardly any residue. Jersey cleaning rags are therefore often used in precision mechanics, painting, or automotive workshops.
Terry cloth consists of fabric remnants from towels or bathrobes. These cloths absorb large amounts of liquid and are ideal for cleaning oil and lubricants in gas stations, heavy industry, or construction.
Cotton Cleaning Rags – Properties & Benefits
Cotton cleaning rags are among the most popular cleaning cloths and impress with their versatile properties.
They are highly absorbent and durable, making them effective for removing stubborn dirt such as oil, grease, or dust. Thanks to their low-lint structure, they are also suitable for delicate cleaning tasks where no residues should be left behind.
Cotton cleaning rags are a sustainable choice as they can be washed and reused. Additionally, they are particularly cost-effective since they are made from recycled textiles.
In our online shop, we offer cotton cleaning rags in various colors and qualities – multicolored, light multicolored, or white. White cleaning rags are ideal for areas where cleanliness needs to be visibly checked.
Reusable vs. Disposable Cleaning Rags
Both disposable and reusable cleaning rags have their advantages.
Disposable cleaning rags are particularly hygienic since they are discarded after a single use. They are ideal for areas with high hygiene requirements, such as the food industry or the medical sector.
Reusable cleaning rags are more sustainable and generally more economical. After cleaning, they can be easily washed and reused. They are therefore the preferred choice in workshops, industrial operations, or households.
At Heros Hygiene Switzerland, we also focus on recycled cleaning rags made from old clothing. This helps reduce waste and provides a cost-effective alternative to disposable products.
Cleaning Cloths for the Kitchen – What to Consider?
Hygiene plays a crucial role in the kitchen. Therefore, cleaning rags should be carefully selected.
Fast-drying cloths are particularly important, as damp cleaning cloths can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Thin cotton cloths or microfiber cloths are particularly suitable here.
High absorbency makes cleaning grease and oil stains easier. Terry cloth or highly absorbent cotton cloths are ideal for this purpose.
To prevent cross-contamination, a color-coding system is recommended for different areas of use. For example, green cloths for work surfaces and blue ones for the sink.
Cleaning Windows with the Right Cleaning Rag
The choice of the right cleaning cloth is crucial for streak-free windows. Microfiber or lint-free cotton cloths are particularly suitable because they effectively absorb dirt without cleaning agents and do not leave streaks or lint behind.
It is best to use two cloths – one for moistening the glass and another for polishing. This way, even stubborn dirt can be effectively removed.
In our assortment, we offer various cleaning rags that are perfect for window cleaning.
Properly Washing and Caring for Cleaning Rags
To ensure cleaning rags remain durable and hygienically clean, they should be washed correctly.
Cotton and terry cloth cleaning rags can typically be washed at 60 to 90 degrees. Microfiber, however, should only be cleaned at a maximum of 60 degrees.
Fabric softener should be avoided, as it can reduce the cloths’ absorbency. Additionally, heavily soiled rags should be washed separately to prevent contaminating other textiles.
After washing, the rags should be thoroughly dried, either in the air or a dryer, to prevent bacterial growth.
With proper care, cleaning rags remain long-lasting and offer a cost-effective solution for various cleaning tasks.
Buy Cleaning Rags Online – Directly from Heros Hygiene Switzerland
Heros Hygiene Switzerland offers a wide selection of high-quality cleaning rags in various colors and materials. Whether cotton, jersey, or terry cloth – we have the right product for every application.
Order high-quality cleaning rags now – directly from stock with fast delivery throughout Switzerland.
Our range also includes other cleaning products such as wipes, cleaning agents, microfiber cloths, and much more. If you have any questions, we are happy to assist you.
Cleaning rags are simple but effective cleaning cloths made of recycled textiles. They are especially suitable for heavy soiling such as oil and grease. The cleaning cloths are inexpensive, absorbent, resistant and low-linting. That is why the product enjoys great popularity, especially in craft workshops or industry. These cleaning cloths are offered in pressed packages of 5kg or 10kg. There is no need to dispose of them after cleaning, they can be washed and reused without any problems.
Application
The cleaning cloths are mainly used for heavy soiling. Even oil and grease can be removed with the highly absorbent cloths. They are suitable for dry and also wet cleaning and can be used several times. Typical applications are:
- Cleaning of workpieces or tools
- rough cleaning work in the household
- Servicing of machines and equipment
- Cleaning of the workshop
- Bodywork and car cleaning
- Industrial operations
How are cleaning rags made?
Cleaning rags are not only simple and cheap cleaning rags, but also promote recycling of old clothes. Old clothes and scraps of cotton are cleaned and disinfected for production. Then they are sorted by color and material and finally cut into a handy size. For sale they are pressed and sold in packages of 5kg and 10kg. Buying recycled rags can reduce the throwing away of old clothes and give the fabric scraps a new purpose.
What types of rags are there?
Colors
The offer in our online store includes three different color types of rags. You can order from us packages of colored, light-colored or white cloths. Colorful packages include all possible colors and are sorted only by material. Light-colored packages include only lighter color variations. However, we also specially offer packages with predominantly white wipes. These are mostly used in environments with high demands on hygiene or cleanliness. That is, where the removal of dirt must be visible on the cloth.
Material
Products are sorted not only by color but also by material. Packages that do not have a specific material name or are called standard include cotton cleaning cloths. However, our offer also includes cloths made of tricot and terry cloth. Tricot is a very tightly woven fabric and is best suited for finer work in precision mechanics, paint shops, garages and similar areas. Terry cloths are made from scraps of fabric such as towels or bathrobes. These cloths can absorb larger amounts of oil, grease and coarse dirt. Therefore, they are best suited for gas stations, heavy industry, construction stores and the like.
Buy cleaning rags online
Buy the practical cleaning rags directly and easily through our online store and benefit from low prices and fast delivery directly from stock. Our range also includes other cleaning products such as wipes, cleaning agents, microfiber cloths and much more. If you have any questions about choosing the right products please feel free to contact us. We at Heros Hygiene Switzerland look forward to helping you.