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Best Cleaning Rags for Schools and School Districts

Students spill drinks. They get upset stomachs. Sometimes they sneeze on surfaces. 

This means teachers get a crash course in battling germs and messes, especially during flu and cold season. 

Most schools employ professional cleaners, but not every teacher can wait for the end-of-day standard room cleaning. To slow the spread of germs, they often need their own supplies to clean with throughout the day.

Can You Get Mold Out of Cleaning Rags?

Mold is a stubborn adversary, so many cleaners — when they see or smell this substance on their wipers — will throw in the towel. That is, they literally throw the towel or rag into the trash bin and order a new box of rags.

With the right cleaning methods, most moldy rags can be restored to an extended life of service. This month’s post will cover the best practices for cleaning moldy rags.

What Cleaning Rags Work Best in an Auto Repair Shop?

Auto garages face several choices when they shop for cleaning rags. Each category has its pros and cons, and a garage’s choice often boils down to what the owner or lead mechanics prefer. 

As cleaning the rag providers for a variety of auto garages, we’ve noticed some trends that we’d like to share.

When is it Time to Toss Out Cleaning Rags?

We’ve already written about which cleaning rags to buy for just about any cleaning project. We’ve written about how to wash cleaning rags to help them last longer. We’ve even written about how to save money buying rags in bulk — and how to save even more money with recycled rags.

But, we’ve never written about throwing rags away. 

What Are the Best Cleaning Rags for Veterinary Clinics?

Of all the places to keep clean, a veterinary clinic has to be one of the hardest. All those animals, all that fur, all the accidents that can happen while nervous furry animals wait for their appointments.

Plus, the best veterinary practices hold high standards for cleanliness. They know hygiene keeps their four-legged patients healthier, and they know pet owners expect clean and comfortable waiting rooms and examination tables. 

So what kind of cleaning rags do veterinary clinics use to maintain these high standards?

What to Do When It’s Time to Clean the Cleaning Rags

Supplying rags to customers for more than a century will teach you a thing or two about rags. 

For example, did you know there’s a right and a wrong way to clean your washing rags? 

It’s true. And washing your dirty rags the right way will make them last longer.