Zephyr

Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Microfiber

The Money Saver

Flat Damp Mop Pads

Flex Head Clip-on With Metal Handle

Cloths

The Zephyr Microfiber System

• No changing cleaner every 3 or 4 rooms.• Mop wringing is eliminated (mops changed

every room).• Equipment is much lighter.• Equipment is more ergonomic. Workers get

less tired as they clean.• Glass and Mirrors can be cleaned faster and

dry without streaking.

Microfiber Cleans With Less Time & Labor

• Mops don’t catch on bed casters, chairs, IV stands, etc.

• Flat mops can be used to clean baseboards, walls and showers.

• Floors dry faster. Less slip and fall incidents.• Because Microfiber removes the finest dust,

floor finishes stay shiny longer.

Microfiber Cleans With Less Time & Labor

• Big savings on chemicals (up to 90%).• On Mop Service – Microfiber easy to wash in-

house.• On Dustmops & Wet Mops – Lasts longer than

traditional mops and dustmops.• Microfiber cloths and mops have an average

life of 200 – 500 washings. Saving money on reorders.

• Microfiber reduces labor hours.• History shows reduced worker’s compensation

claims.

Microfiber Will Save A Hospital Money

• Savings of 18 – 25 gallons of water per worker – per day

(based on each worker cleaning a block of 20 rooms and dumping & refreshing water every 3 rooms)

• A staff of 100 would save at least 54,000 gallons per month

• Over a year, that’s 648,000 gallons of water saved

Water Savings

• Many hospitals send out loop mops to be laundered (approx. $800 to $2500 per month).

• Microfiber cloths and mops can be laundered in a standard washer/dryer.

• Do not exceed 165 degrees F when laundering.

• Standard detergent – no bleach – no fabric softeners.

• Tumble dry.

Microfiber Can Save Money On Laundry

18” Microfiber Mop Medium Loop Mop

1 = $7.99 each 1 = $7.00 each

1 = 300 washings 1 = 55 washings

300 washings = $7.99 5 = 275 washings

275 washings = $35.00

At 300 Washings (Microfiber’s Average Life)

1 – 18” Microfiber Mop @ $7.99 = 5 – Loop Mops @ $35.00

Per Mop Cost Comparison

• Compare costs of using germicidal disinfectant the conventional way vs. the Microfiber method.

• Assume mop water is changed every 3 rooms (in isolation its changed every room).

• Assume a twenty (20) room area.• Housekeeper must make seven trips to the

custodial closet to dump and refill mopping solution.

Annual Cost of Chemical Usage Microfiber

vsConventional Mopping

• Using Microfiber, fresh germicide is used in every area. (No cross contamination)

• We compared chemical cost using data from a lower cost product (Caliber Neutra Fresh) and a higher cost product (3M, 23H).

Annual Cost of Chemical Usage Microfiber

vsConventional Mopping

Germicide Cost Comparison 20 Patient Room Area for 1 year

Microfiber Conventional Mop

Caliber Neutra Fresh

(4.5 cents per usable gallon)

2 Gallons @ $.045/gallon =

.09/day

$.09/day x 365 days = $32.85/yr

21 Gallons* @ $.045/gallon = .945/day

$.945/day x 365 = $344.93/yr

3M 23H

(12 cents per usable gallon)

2 Gallons @ $.12/gallon = $.24/day

$.24/day x 365 days = $87.60/yr

21 Gallons* @ $.12/gallon = $2.42/day

$2.42/day x 365 days = $883.30/yr

Conventional mopping is approximately 10 x more expensive.

*Based on a study at Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, CA

*3 gallons per bucket x 7 buckets a day

• Swinging a heavy mop can cause shoulder and arm injuries. Microfiber is lighter, weighs 3 lbs.

• Using a mop wringer can cause shoulder, arm or back problems. Microfiber eliminates mop wringing.

• Lifting a bucket of water 7 or 8 times a day can cause back injuries. A full bucket of solution can weigh 40 pounds or more. Microfiber cleaning eliminates this task.

Saves on Injury Expenses

• Workers compensation costs can be substantial. Experience has shown injury claims to housekeeping staff have been cut by approximately 40% after switching to Microfiber.*

• Safer because floors dry faster.• Microfiber system leaves floors bone dry

reducing slip and fall claims.

*U.C. Davis Medical Center & Mercy Hospital, Sacramento, CA

Saves On Injury Expenses

• Eliminates the need to dump and refill germicidal cleaner in buckets (no trips to janitor’s closet).

• Eliminates mop wringing.• Mops are lighter and easier to use, allowing

operator to move faster with less effort.• Floors dry faster

– Quicker access to room– Fewer slips and falls

Time Savings Using the Microfiber System

Time Savings Using Microfiber

Time Saved Cleaning Rooms

Experience has shown a minimuum of 3 minutes/room

3 min x 20 rooms = 60 minutes

Time Saved Refilling Mop Solution

Average of 7 minutes/trip to the custodial closet

7 min x 7 trips = 45 minutes

Total Time Saved Daily Using Microfiber = 105 Mins/Day

Total Time Saved/Year

365 days x 105 mins = 638.75 Hrs/Yr

Based on studies conducted at University of CA, Davis Medical Center

Time Savings Using Microfiber

Daily Labor-Per Person Cost Savings

Assuming $8.00/hr labor cost

105 minutes x $8.00/hr = $14.00/day

Yearly Labor-Per Person Cost Savings

Assuming $8.00/hr labor cost

$14.00/day x 365 days = $5110.00/year

A Hospital with 40 workers could potentially save $204,400 per year.

These figures do not include any benefit savings.

Based on studies conducted at University of CA, Davis Medical Center

• Microfiber has been proven to save between 75 to 90% on germicide cost.

• Microfiber has been proven to save between 15 to 25% on labor costs.

• Microfiber mops last 5 times longer than conventional loop mops.

• Lower workers compensation claims.

Microfiber Savings Summary

• Microfiber virtually eliminates cross contamination carried by cleaning materials.

• Microfiber removes more dirt than conventional cleaning.

• Microfiber is more user friendly than conventional methods.

• Microfiber is more versatile than conventional cleaning methods. More tasks can be performed with the same tools.

• Microfiber is quieter, faster and easier on patients than traditional cleaning methods.

Microfiber Performance Summary

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