Healthy Homes Plus Super Micro Fiber Cloths and Mops
Microbiological Use Study
Healthy Homes Plus contracted a world-recognized independent testing laboratory to test the Super Micro fiber Cloths and Mops
for cleaning effectiveness. The information in this fact sheet consists of summarized results, compiled numerical data, and
direct quotes all resulting from the technical report provided by the microbiology laboratory.
The purpose of this study was to develop and perform a test method which would demonstrate the efficacy of the Healthy Homes
Plus Cloths and Mops in removing microbiological contaminants from various surface
types.
The question has never been do these products clean the dirt that we can see - all one needs to do is try them to be
convinced that they work. But the question has been, How well do they clean the dirt (contamination) that we do not see.
Therefore, throughout this testing two different microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC6538 and Excherichis coli
ATCC8739) were used along with normal household dirt particles taken from a vacuum bag. In addition to testing the efficacy
of the cloths/mops to clean hard (non -porous) surfaces, the laboratory also conducted tests on cloth saturation,
cross-contamination, and methods used to clean dirty (contaminated) cloths. All tests were conducted in triplicate and data
depicted in this fact sheet reflects the average of all three tests.
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary from the technical laboratory report provides a summation of several key areas from the testing and is
provided in its entirety below:
The Healthy Homes Plus Super Micro Fiber cloths removed an average of 99.94% of all microorganisms throughout the test
period. Only the Conventional Cloth in conjunction with a disinfectant (which had to remain on the test surface for 30
seconds) performed better. Using the Healthy Homes Plus Super Micro fiber cloth with water provides clean surfaces without
the use of harsh chemicals. The effectiveness of these cloths was not reduced even after cleaning 10 surfaces in succession
as demonstrated by the absorption test data. The Healthy Homes Plus Mops were significantly more effective in removing
bacteria than the Conventional Mops. In the first series of tests with the mops, the conventional mops were new, they had
not been used and were dry. After use, we boiled the mops, rung them out, then left them at room temperature. These mops
developed a significant bio burden (bacterial population) under these normal use conditions. This is demonstrated by the
second set of test data (for the ceramic surface) where there were more bacteria on the test surface after cleaning than
before. Therefore, the repeat use of a conventional mop, even with a disinfectant,
actually adds bacteria to the surface being cleaned.
The testing also demonstrated that after a contaminated (dirty) area had been cleaned with the Healthy Homes Plus Super Micro
Fiber Cloth, the contamination was held inside the fiber of the cloth and was not transferred to another surface. Lastly,
laboratory testing showed that washing the cloths in a standard washing machine on the hottest cycle was as effective in
removing bacteria from the cloth as was boiling.
Specific details of each test are provided on the pages below:
Conclusion
The Healthy Homes Plus Super Micro Fiber Cloth and the Healthy
Homes Plus Damp Mop both clean hard (non-porous) surfaces in a highly effective
manner without the use of harsh household chemicals. Effectiveness here is
measured by the ability of these products to clean the dirt (contamination) that
we do not see as well as cleaning the dirt and grime that we do see.
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