More is Better

More is Better

Absorb MORE Solution
Release MORE Solution
MORE Floor Coverage
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CHEMISTRY COMPATIBILITY

  • Best-in-class non-quat binding, compatible with all cleaning chemistries
  • 95.9% of chemistry delivered to the floor
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PROFESSIONAL GRADE MICROFIBER WITH SUPERIOR EFFICACY

  • 27.3% of Laundered microfiber retains HAI pathogens*
  • Reduces risks of cross-contamination
  • 99.9% efficacy of pathogen removal*
  • Improves environmental safety
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SUSTAINABILITY

  • Constructed of 71% post-consumer recycled materials
  • Lower fuel and water usage
  • Significantly reduces cleaning chemistry waste
  • Eliminates harsh chemical usage in laundering process
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COST REDUCTION/BUDGET FRIENDLY

  • Requires 47% less chemistry
  • Increases cleaning staff efficiency
  • Greater coverage with fewer mops
  • Less cost than outsourced laundry per use
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ELIMINATES LAUNDERING MICROFIBER

  • Reduces EVS laundry service management and compliance audits
  • Eliminates risk of co-mingled, residual byproducts from different laundering entities
  • Eliminates using damaged, ineffective microfiber resulting from the laundering process
  • Eliminates risk of reintroducing pathogens retained in laundered mops
    *Supporting data available upon request

TEST RESULTS & ENVIRONMENTAL analysis

Test Results for Several Microfiber Mop Brands for Absorption, Application Efficacy, and Wasted Disinfectant Product

Mop Absorbency Results Graph

This study evaluated ADVANTEX® (Brand A) and several brands of single-use microfiber mops and determined that differences vividly exist between brands on several critical criteria such as disinfectant neutralization, absorbency and dispersion/release efficacy, floor coverage, and wasted chemical solution. The full-length microfiber mop case study and lab results are available upon request. (By David Harry and Jack McGurk, MPA.) Note: The complete report, all data, tables and results are available upon request.

Environmental Life-cycle Analysis

Summary & Results: The ADVANTEX® Single-use Mop has a significantly lower environmental impact than a reusable laundered mop in every category assessed in the EPA TRACI model. A contribution analysis on the global warming potential of the two indicates that the electrical power and chemistry needed to wash and dry the reusable mop dominates environmental adverse implications.
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Richard Venditti, Elis and Signe Olsson Professor, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Room 1204 Pulp and Paper Labs, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005

This report summarizes the findings of an environmental impact analysis of two types of mops, the ADVANTEX® Single-use Microfiber Mop (disposable) and a reusable microfiber mop. Each type of mop was evaluated for 100 uses. The ADVANTEX® Single-use Mop included 100 mops that were each used one time and then disposed of after being transported 20 miles to an incineration facility.

Note: The complete report, all data, tables and results are available upon request.

Case study: Advantex® LeakLocker™ pad

Case study: Advantex® LeakLocker™ pad

West Coast Major League Baseball Stadium

THE CHALLENGE

We were asked to develop a solution to the trash spills and pooling liquids found in waste receptacles and collection containers caused by leaking trash liners. Trash collection is a high priority because high-traffic establishments generate huge amounts of trash. Leaking trash liners create a mess in the trash receptacles and the floor while transferring or transporting trash. These spills cause unsafe floors, emit odors, and reflect poorly on the facility.

OUR SOLUTION: Advantex® LeakLocker™ Pad

The 14″ x 14″ Advantex® LeakLocker™ disposable pad is designed to absorb 128 oz. (1 gallon) water-based spills in minutes or days. Patent Pending #62/629,371

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Less cleaning during and after a game, with no leaks when removing the trash liners from trash cans. Saves staff time. Great product!!!

~ Stadium Janitorial Operations Director

Trash Line full of trash web

SUMMARY & RESULTS

The new Advantex® LeakLocker™ Solution resulted in cleaner floors, less trash receptacle clean-outs, and overall higher stadium cleanliness approval ratings. The LeakLocker™ pads exceeded customer expectations and greatly reduced trash liner spillage during stadium events, which averaged 42,000 patrons.

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PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE

The LeakLocker™ pads maintained a cleaner and more pleasant stadium environment and played a crucial role in improving health and safety. By reducing the chances of liquid or odors escaping, they helped mitigate the risk of spreading potential contaminants. This is particularly important in preventing the nuisance of strong-smelling or leaking garbage bags that attract pests and pose potential health hazards.

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IMPROVED EVS EFFICIENCY

Our LeakLocker™ pads reduced the challenge of sanitation problems spreading to the trash bin or, even worse, onto the floor. LeakLocker™ pads improved efficiency by drastically reducing trash receptacle sanitation and spot clean-up for transportation leakage.

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REDUCE LIABILITY CHALLENGE

Wet floors can be hazardous, no matter the reason. They are a significant contributor to slips and falls, which result in serious injuries. Our LeakLocker™ pads eliminated a significant source of the stadium’s wet floors by locking trash leakage into our pad for easy drip-free disposal.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

The Advantex® LeakLocker™ pad solution has reduced sanitation workforce hours by eliminating the worry of messy spills from leaking trash liners. Less wet floors also lower the risk of personal injuries from slip-and-fall incidents, leading to significant cost savings. A clean event stadium reflects your commitment to patron safety and enhances their overall experience, driving ticket sales and ensuring their return.

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Announcing: Riches Associates

Announcing: Riches Associates

Geerpres® partners with Riches Associates

We are excited to announce Riches Associates will represent and serve our Canada-based Geerpres customers. They are known for their quality representation on behalf of the manufacturer to the distributor while maintaining a high standard of integrity and work ethic.

Riches Associates is known for representing manufacturers of quality products in the Industrial, Janitorial Supply, and Healthcare industries. Geerpres customers will benefit from their extensive distribution base coast to coast in Canada.

ADDITIONAL NEWS:
Knowledge is Power

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EVS Carts: Stainless Steel vs Plastic

EVS Carts: Stainless Steel vs Plastic

SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

Enterprise® Stainless Steel vs Plastic EVS Carts

When it comes to choosing between stainless steel and plastic EVS carts, there are significant differences. It is important to consider the environmental impact, health and safety considerations, and lifetime cost when making your choice.

In addition to all the environmental benefits, stainless steel has a clean, professional appearance, is extremely hygienic, easy to maintain, and highly durable.

Conclusion: Stainless steel is a symbol of environmental responsibility.

ADDITIONAL NEWS:
Knowledge is Power

High-touch Surfaces Illustrated

Smarter Cleaning: Identifying and Managing High-Touch SurfacesBefore cleaning, it is essential to identify high-touch surfaces, as these may vary by room and facility. To support this process, Geerpres® has developed illustrations that guide room assessments,...

Advantex® Loo-Mop Ideal for Isolation and Terminal Cleaning

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Geerpres® Stainless Steel Enterprise® EVS Carts

Common Plastic EVS Carts

Production Impact

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, and, in some cases, other metals. Thoroughly and infinitely recyclable, stainless steel is considered the “green material,” ultimately requiring less raw natural resources because the recovery rate is close to 100%.

Plastic extraction and processing requires significant amounts of oil or natural gas resources and can have significant environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, habitat damage, and greenhouse gas emissions.

health & safety

Stainless steel is antibacterial and easy to sanitize. The non-porous metal prevents the buildup of germs and infection-causing bacteria. The high corrosion resistance holds up to the cleaning solutions that contain acid.

Chemical cleaners can cause discoloration and cracks in the plastic. These harbor points are collection zones for grime and pathogens. Plastic carts may act as carriers of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

durability & reusability

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and is a highly durable and long-lasting material that can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality or strength.

Life-cycle = 20+ Years

Plastic is a relatively cheap and lightweight material commonly used for low-grade EVS cart manufacturing. It is less durable than stainless steel and is prone to breaking down and degrading over time.

Life-cycle = 4-6 Years

end-of-life Impact

At the end of its life, stainless steel can be recycled into new products, reducing the need for new mining and production.
Plastic can be recycled, but it is often difficult and expensive, so disposed plastic carts frequently end up in landfills, where it takes hundreds of years to break down.
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Geerpres® Stainless Steel Enterprise® EVS Carts

Production Impact

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, and, in some cases, other metals. Thoroughly and infinitely recyclable, stainless steel is considered the “green material,” ultimately requiring less raw natural resources because the recovery rate is close to 100%.

health & safety

Stainless steel is antibacterial and easy to sanitize. The non-porous metal prevents the buildup of germs and infection-causing bacteria. The high corrosion resistance holds up to the cleaning solutions that contain acid.

durability & reusability

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and is a highly durable and long-lasting material that can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality or strength.

Life-cycle = 20+ Years

end-of-life Impact

At the end of its life, stainless steel can be recycled into new products, reducing the need for new mining and production.

 

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Common Plastic EVS Carts

Production Impact

Plastic extraction and processing requires significant amounts of oil or natural gas resources and can have significant environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, habitat damage, and greenhouse gas emissions.

health & safety

Chemical cleaners can cause discoloration and cracks in the plastic. These harbor points are collection zones for grime and pathogens. Plastic carts may act as carriers of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

durability & reusability

Plastic is a relatively cheap and lightweight material commonly used for low-grade EVS cart manufacturing. It is less durable than stainless steel and is prone to breaking down and degrading over time.

Life-cycle = 4-6 Years

end-of-life Impact

Plastic can be recycled, but it is often difficult and expensive, so disposed plastic carts frequently end up in landfills, where it takes hundreds of years to break down.

 

Sustainability MATTERS

Sustainability MATTERS

Only Advantex® Single-Use Microfiber Mops help support your sustainability initiatives.

The Advantex® Single-use Mop has a significantly lower environmental impact than a reusable laundered mop in every category assessed in the EPA TRACI model. A contribution analysis on the global warming potential of the two indicates that the electrical power and chemistry needed to wash and dry the reusable mop dominates environmental adverse implications.

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Reduce your Environmental footprint with Advantex® Mops

Advantex® Mops help support your sustainability initiatives.

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:
Knowledge is Power

High-touch Surfaces Illustrated

Smarter Cleaning: Identifying and Managing High-Touch SurfacesBefore cleaning, it is essential to identify high-touch surfaces, as these may vary by room and facility. To support this process, Geerpres® has developed illustrations that guide room assessments,...

Advantex® Loo-Mop Ideal for Isolation and Terminal Cleaning

The Gross ChallengeStoring used, wet toilet brushes in brush caddies (drip cups) on cleaning carts poses several concerns from a hygiene and efficiency standpoint: Bacteria growth and odors: Wet brushes create a breeding ground for bacteria and unpleasant odors....

Advantex® Driving Innovation

Clean smarter. Clean safer. Clean with Advantex®.Geerpres® has a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative cleaning products and solutions. Our mission is centered on creating value and driving efficiency across the cleaning industry. In 2015, we introduced...

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The only single-use mop Constructed of 71% post-consumer recycled materials!

repurposed plastic bottles are used to manufacture a case of Advantex flat mops

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90% Less Electricity

Repeat washing and drying process

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68% Less Chemical Use

Eliminates laundry chemicals and reduces chemicals used for daily cleaning

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57% Less Resources (Fuel)

Resources used and fuel
consumption when transporting

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253 Less Gallons of Water

Natural resource consumption

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84% Less Ozone Depletion

Air pollution produced when transporting during laundering process (20x)

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100% Less Microplastics

Plastic particles in the environment and water

Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis of Single-Use and Reusable Mops

Request full report by Richard Venditti, Elis and Signe Olsson Professor, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Room 1204 Pulp and Paper Labs, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005.
Request Report

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:
Knowledge is Power

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AHE COVID-19 EVS Training Toolkit

AHE COVID-19 EVS Training Toolkit

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) recently released the COVID-19 EVS Cleaning Essentials Refresher Training Toolkit to help front-line EVS staff combat SARS-CoV-2. If you are a member of AHE, please click on the button below to view information on the following topics.

Training topics include:

  • The Chain of Infection, including Mode of Pathogen Transmission, Preventing Infection, Cause of Infection, Common Significant Pathogens
  • Disinfectants
  • COVID-19 Overview
  • Required PPE
  • Cleaning Protocols, including Isolation Boxes, High Touch Surfaces, Emergency Department Cleaning Protocols
  • Supply Conservation
  • Communication