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And why one option stands out from the rest
Drying surfaces after cleaning is a daily job in food production.
It sounds simple, but the wipe you choose can affect hygiene, cost, and speed.
Most sites use one of two options.
Disposable paper towels at one end.
Reusable cotton cloths at the other.
Both do the job.
But both also cause problems.
The Paper Towel Problem
When hygiene comes first, many sites use blue paper towels.
They are single use and easy to throw away.
The problem is how little they absorb.
Paper towels are thin.
They soak up only a small amount of water.
They also tear easily.
Staff often need several sheets to dry one area.
This creates more waste.
It also drives up cost.
Restocking takes more time too.
The Cotton Cloth Trade‑Off
On the other side are reusable cotton cloths.
Tea towels and face cloths are common examples.
They are washed and used again many times.
At first, they seem like the cheaper option.
But cotton cloths come with hidden issues.
They are woven.
As they age, fibres loosen and fray.
Loose threads can be left behind on cleaned surfaces.
They also need to be collected, washed, dried, and handed out again.
This adds labour and cost.
It can also raise hygiene concerns.
A Better Middle Ground
The good news is there is a better choice.
Trials show that non‑woven, semi‑disposable wiper cloths perform well on both hygiene and cost.
In a two‑week trial at an export lamb plant, cleaning staff used only Fibreclean Heavy Duty Wiper Cloths.
All paper towels were removed.
The result was clear.
What the Trial Showed
Compared with paper towels, the cloths:
The plant also cut paper towel costs by about $6,000 per year.
Colour choice helped as well.
Different rooms used different colours.
This reduced the risk of cross‑use.
Replacing Cotton Cloths for Good
A large commercial bakery faced a different challenge.
They were washing hundreds of cotton face cloths after weekly cleans.
Over time, three key problems appeared.
First, the cloths had to be bleached to stay white.
This weakened the fabric and caused fibres to shed.
Second, customers wanted proof that each wash met hygiene rules.
Because washing was outsourced, this was hard to show.
Third, managing the cloths took time.
Losses, counting, and redistribution all added cost.
Four years ago, the bakery switched to Fibreclean Heavy Duty Wiper Cloths.
They have not gone back.
Simple, Clean, and Easy to Use
One feature they value most is convenience.
The cloths come on rolls.
These fit into stainless steel wall holders.
This keeps wipes off benches and floors.
It also means they are always close by.
No searching.
No missing cloths.
No laundry cycles.
The Clear Winner
When you compare hygiene, performance, and total cost, the answer is clear.
Paper towels break down too fast.
Cotton cloths create handling and hygiene issues.
A high‑quality non‑woven wiper cloth strikes the best balance.
It absorbs more.
It lasts longer.
And it simplifies cleaning.
Sometimes the smartest choice is the one in the middle.
