In the past, cleaning an apartment or house required a lot of time and effort from the hostess. Now there are a huge number of different assistants in this difficult matter, which make cleaning not so difficult, and sometimes even pleasant. These include, for example, viscose wipes. These soft rags do a great job with various stains.
How to make viscose?
This fabric is formed from wood. The result is a canvas that is used to create clothes, accessories and, of course, napkins for wet and dry cleaning. The technological process is a series of activities:
- the wood is chopped into chips;
- chips are boiled in an alkaline solution;
- the resulting mass is pressed into a plate;
- bleach;
- with the help of chemical action, the plates are broken into the fibers from which the fabric or thin non-woven material is made.
To make cleaning as productive as possible, many companies produce sponge viscose wipes. They are much thicker than the traditional material and, accordingly, absorb more moisture, while easily wrung out.
Features
The properties of this material stand out from the rest of the artificial fabrics:
- the fiber is hygroscopic - it perfectly absorbs the maximum amount of liquid;
- not electrified - you can not worry about the appearance of a “shooting” charge on the surface, which is especially important for dry cleaning in winter;
- the material is environmentally friendly, as it is based on wood;
- does not pose a hazard to the environment upon disposal;
- does not cause allergies;
- with the help of such napkins you can wash dishes without detergent;
- easy to wash in a washing machine;
- delicate surfaces such as glass, screens and monitors, polished furniture do not scratch;
- Does not leave fluff during home cleaning.
Thanks to these advantages, it can be said with confidence that viscose wipes are an excellent tool for cleaning, as they are versatile and can get rid of any dirt. It is also worth noting the fact that viscose wipes are inexpensive. Of course, the price depends on the manufacturer, but in any supermarket you can find budget options that are cheaper than analogues. Viscose products are easy to wash and reuse, but initially it was assumed that they would be disposable. That is, after cleaning contaminated surfaces, such as kitchens, they can be thrown away. This approach is very convenient in everyday life and leaves no room for mold and microbes to form.
As for the disadvantages, the main disadvantage of viscose napkins is the following fact: when wet, they quickly lose their strength and easily break. They differ in this quality, for example, from bamboo napkins and microfiber.
Therefore, the use of such funds for a long time is impossible - you have to throw them away after two uses. Also, on some options there is no pile and other irregularities, which negatively affects the quality of cleaning highly contaminated surfaces.
Kinds
Household viscose napkins are conventionally divided into two types: universal and floor napkins.
- Universal wipes. They come in a variety of sizes, but are usually presented in a 20x25 cm version. The density of such material depends on the manufacturer and pricing policy, but it is worth noting that very thick wipes are not used in this category. The described option is suitable for cleaning almost any area: kitchen, bathroom, toilet, car and furniture.
- Napkins for the floor. The size of such a material is increased depending on the purpose - it varies, starting from 50x70 cm. This category is characterized by an increased density, which allows you to wash highly contaminated surfaces.
Currently, about 70% of sponge viscose cloths are produced as universal, and the rest belongs to floor cloths.
Packing
There are two options for filling viscose napkins: individually and in a roll. If a person needs the help of such funds only once, then you can limit yourself to piece napkins. The roll is a set of viscose napkins that are wound on the base and separated by perforation. It is convenient to leave them in the kitchen or in the bathroom on a special pin and tear off as necessary. Wipes will always be at hand - they can be used both for cleaning and for such sudden incidents as spilled water or bleach.
How to choose?
In fact, all products in this category are practically no different from each other. When choosing, it is worthwhile to focus on the availability of napkins in the nearest stores, as well as their size and your budget. However, it is worth noting some manufacturers whose products have good reviews.
Paterra
This is a Russian manufacturer of various household cleaning products. It is in demand among motorists. Napkins of this manufacturer are available in several varieties.
- Paterra. The roll consists of napkins measuring 23x22 cm in the amount of 70 pieces. Cleaning products have a uniform surface without relief and are made in white. There are no complaints from buyers. These napkins are used for glass and mirrors, as well as for wet cleaning of furniture.
- Paterra "Two Way". An interesting option, which consists of a roll, which includes 20 napkins 25x25 cm in size. On the one hand, the napkins are classic, white in color and with a smooth surface, on the other they have PVC dots that can wipe away stubborn dirt and clean difficult surfaces.
- Paterra "Heavy Duty." The dimensions of this material are 25x25 cm, in a roll of 40 copies of pink color.It is these funds that are recommended for use in the kitchen and bath. They are very durable and can be washed and used repeatedly. This option lasts almost twice as long as the thinner counterparts.
Meule
In household wipes of this domestic manufacturer, in addition to viscose, polyester is also contained. Below are options for such napkins.
- Meule Econom. Tear-off universal viscose cleaning products. The composition contains additional material - polyester. Products are available in size 22x22 cm. The packaging is very large. There are two packaging options for such products: 100 and 180 pieces. Napkins are white. Perfectly remove dust and dirt, are inexpensive.
- Meule Premium. They differ from Econom in a large size - 23x24 cm, and also have a pleasant yellow tint and increased thickness to improve absorbent properties. The package contains 175 napkins. The manufacturer also produces super-dense material with the same name, but the roll consists of 65 napkins 25x44 cm in size.
- Meule Standart. This option has a size of 24x70 cm. The package contains 70 pieces. Such products have increased absorbency compared to Econom and are larger than Premium.
Home queen
Country of origin - Russia. On the shelves you can find two versions of this product.
- Home Queen "Economy". The package contains 40 pieces of napkins measuring 20x24 cm, which perfectly polish the surface. They contain viscose and polyester.
- Home Queen. The package contains 70 pieces measuring 24x44 cm. They consist of viscose and polyester.
"Chistyulya"
These popular products of the Russian manufacturer are characterized by many positive reviews. There is only one variety of such napkins, and the package contains 50 pieces. One napkin has a size of 25x40 cm. The advantage of this product is the embossed cellular structure, which allows you to collect dirt and garbage as much as possible.
How to use?
For such products to last a long time, you need to follow some recommendations:
- you can use the product in dry or wet form, but you need to choose a cleaning method in accordance with the surface;
- they should be washed either manually using laundry soap, or in a washing machine with a delicate washing mode;
- do not leave used wipes wet and crumpled, as pathogenic microflora can form in them;
- they can be dried as you like, but you must remember that more than 2-3 times, disposable wipes are unlikely to last.
In the next video you will find the production of viscose wipes ZMJ-WM.