The Industry s Best Overall Value. Mop Basics

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1 Mop Basics 2012

2 Who Knew Mops Could Be So Complicated? The Basics The Choices The Advantages 2012 Confidential & Proprietary

3 Size - Today s Market Challenge No industry-wide uniformity Price v Value 2012 Confidential & Proprietary 3

4 The 5 Basics of Mops 2) Yarn 3) Headband 1) Construction 4) Tailband 5) Size 2012 Confidential & Proprietary

5 Construction of Mops Looped-End V Cut-End

6 Construction of Mops Looped-End Cut-End Advantages Will not lint or leave gaps Covers twice the area in ½ the time Yarn lasts up to 8 times longer More absorbent Most can be laundered Inexpensive on initial purchase Disposable Disadvantages Higher initial cost compared to cut end Lints and leaves gaps Limited options of yarns Can not be laundered

7 Yarn Twist Tight Twists = stronger fibers but less absorbency Loose Twists = high absorbency but less strength Yarn Ply The number of plies twisted together to make a single strand of yarn (1-8) 4 ply is the most common

8 Yarn 5 Common Types of Mop Yarn Fibers Cotton Rayon Synthetic Blends Microfiber Page 6 in the Catalog

9 Cotton Advantages Absorbent Economic Disadvantages Will leave lint Promotes mildew growth in mop Has a 30 to 45 minute break-in period *Cotton Yarn is generally used for picking up liquids and scrubbing.

10 Rayon Advantages Absorbent with quick release Dries fast, mildew Resistant Leaves very little lint No break-in period Disadvantages No retention Shrinks when laundered *Rayon Yarn is generally used for applying liquids to the floor like floor finish, disinfectants and floor stripper.

11 Synthetic Advantages Superior strength No lint No break-in period Disadvantages Poor retention More costly yarn *Synthetic Yarn is used for rough surfaces and specialty mops.

12 Blends *Blended Yarns have a variety of uses based on the type of blend. In general blended yarns are used by professionals who require long lasting mops (Hospitals, Building Service Contractors, etc.) Advantages Performance Can be laundered many times Durability Price Disadvantages Will shrink unless yarn is preshrunk

13 Microfiber Advantages Superior bacteria removal up to 95% Last up to 6x longer than traditional mops Re-usable and can be washed up to 500 times Disadvantages Requires a different set of handles, frames and bucket systems

14 Headbands Narrow headband is 1.25 Stirrup Mop Head Wide headband is 5 ; synthetic mesh provides nonabrasive scrubbing to help dislodge dirt and to allow quick drying of yarns Jaws Mop Head

15 Tailbands Increases floor coverage, which increases productivity Extends mop life Better launderability

16 Size Looped End Small : Medium: Large: X Large: 8 10 ounces ounces ounces ounces

17 Size Cut End Mops True ounce mops These mops weigh the true amount as called out in the product description, +/- one ounce. Numbered series mops somewhat arbitrary way to size mops; created for bidding situations. CCP s numbers mops weight 4-8 ounces less that the number indicates.

18 Choices Page 6 in the Catalog Download from web

19 Choices Page 7 in the Catalog Download from web

20 Most Frequently Asked Mop Questions Why are there so many different types of mops? Mops have a wide range of intended uses, in order to provide the most efficient and cost effective product we offer many types of mops to suit various needs, we make a mop for every job. How do I know whether to sell an end user a looped end mop or a cut end mop? In general, it depends on if they are laundering mops. Accounts that launder their mops will want a looped end mop. If they are not laundering they will prefer a cut end mop due to the cost of the individual mop. What is the difference between numbered and true ounce mops? Numbered mops weigh less than true ounce mops, can be 4-10 ounce less that the number. True once mops weight the amount indicated +/- one ounce. What are the sizes of looped end mops? Small 8-10 oz, Medium is oz, Large is oz, X-large is oz What type of mop handle should be used for different mops? Narrow band mops require a stirrup style handle, wide band mops use a jaws style handle, and Pinnacle mops use a Pinnacle handle with female end..

21 Why? Flexibility and Customization Single point shipping and invoicing - mops and plastics Balance of performance, price and availability Sustainability - Earthtone