RagBox by ERC Wiping Products

     As a salesperson that depends on the wiping rags and gym wipes business of the United States Government, these are scary times; after all, objections are already a part of the gig, but now government customers are armed with the mother of all objections: sequestration.  It’s a big word, it’s a scary word and how you deal with that word can make or break your future.

  The type of wiping rag that you use is pretty much entirely a matter of preference. Obviously, there are certain characteristics that you are looking for when inquiring about wiping rags; soft, absorbent, lint free etc. But, there are many rags that fit that description; so, when it comes down to it, preference (along with price, of course) is usually the determining factor.

I’ve been writing towel tips for about 15 years.  That’s a lot of talk about towels.  Today I decided I’m going to venture a little bit away from my typical car wash towel talk, and discuss germs.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings last week, and with armed terrorists running loose in our streets (literally), it didn’t seem like the appropriate time to be writing blogs about wiping rags or gym wipes. Truthfully, I am not sure that it is even appropriate now, just a week and a half later, but the blogging must go on, and eventually life must return to some sort of normalcy.

      Often times when people try something new they seem to feel the urge to go “all in”.  After all, what generally precedes a major decision is week or even months of discussion, number crunching, indecision, and general fear of the unknown.  The decision for a fitness center to make the switch from spray bottles to gym wipes is no different.  Everybody seems to have an opinion, and everybody wants their voices to be heard.  Often time, however it is the guy holding the checkbook that has the final call, and in these economic times who could blame him for hesitating to make a decision that could potentially cost him in the wallet.

What is Microfiber?
Microfiber (often in the form of microfiber towels, cloths and mops) is a synthetic material that consists of an interlocking blend of two fibers: polyester and polyamide. Polyester is a fiber that is useful for polishing and cleaning while polyamide is a fiber that is absorbent and quick-drying. When the two fibers are combined, the individual qualities of both fibers are united, creating the uniqueness and effectiveness of microfiber as a material.

The revolutionary technology and effectiveness of the microfiber lies in the construction of each strand.  Each microscopic strand of microfiber has been split, creating millions of tiny hooks that attract, absorb and remove all kinds of dirt, dust and bacteria from a surface. Each strand of fiber is shaped like a wedge, trapping the dirt until it is washed. Since the dirt gets trapped in the fibers, the same microfiber cloth or mop head can be used for a longer period of time cleaning larger surface areas before having to be laundered. Each square inch of microfiber contains approximately 90,000 fibers. 

  Microfiber mops and cloths continue to be the trend in many different industries, including hotel-housekeeping, car washes, janitorial companies, hospitals and many more.   

   If you ever watch an old television show you will often see a car pull into a gas station to “fill it up”. Along with pumping their gas the attendant would often wipe the windshield and check under the hood.  Full service truly meant full service.  Those days are long gone; it seems as if life’s little perks have all gone away.

One of our most requested products is lint free cloths.  Many industries require lint free wiping, so it’s not surprising that we receive lots of requests for these types of wipers.  If you do call us to ask about lint free wiping, be prepared to answer a few questions so we can fit you with the right lint free cloth.  What is considered lint free to one industry would be totally unsuitable for the next application.

   I recently joined a gym that I cannot afford. (Luckily, I have friends who work for the parent company who made it more affordable)