The Standard Issue 4 2023

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY:
MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH
WHAT IS THE
SUPERINOX PAD?
Musculoskeletal
injuries (MSIs)
are one of the leading
causes of work-related injuries
and illnesses. Cleaning professionals
are at a high risk of developing MSIs
due to the physically demanding
nature of their work.
Studies have revealed that cleaning
professionals suffer from high exposure
risks to musculoskeletal injuries, 74% of
interior cleaners reported experiencing
muscular aches pains and discomfort.
Cleaning professionals commonly report
a range of MSIs, including back pain,
shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome,
tendonitis and knee pain. Repetitive
movements, awkward postures and heavy
lifting are among the major contributors
to MSIs in the cleaning industry.
Preventing MSIs in the workplace
is a benefit to both employees and
employers, enabling workers to keep
working, reduce fatigue and increase
general health and wellbeing. One
way to achieve this is by investing in
ergonomic tools. Although these can
carry an additional cost, this is often
offset by the economic benefits of a
reduction in employee sickness
and ill health.
Traditional metal scouring balls are
used widely throughout the industry,
offering high scouring power but with
limited user comfort for conducting
repetitive cleaning tasks. To reduce the
risk of MSIs and deliver greater worker
comfort, SPONTEX PROFESSIONAL
has launched the SUPERINOX PAD.
A new easy to handle scouring pad
which contributes to improving
the comfort and safety of cleaning
professionals and the benefit of greater
hygiene from an easy to clean tool.
SUPERINOX PAD
is a durable, hygienic,
easy-to-handle pad that
effectively removes stubborn
stains, embedded dirt and hardto-remove
residues from a wide
variety of surfaces and equipment.
It is a general scouring pad but
commonly used to clean pans and
surfaces requiring abrasive action
to remove stubborn residues.
Made from stainless steel,
polyurethane and polyester, it
can be used with detergents for
maximum effectiveness.
BENEFIT OF THE
SUPERINOX PAD?
Reduced Effort: With stainless
steel fine wires for high scouring
power, the SUPERINOX PAD
removes encrusted dirt from
equipment, surfaces and other
tough to cleaning areas (Branca
abrasion: > 190 mg/1000 tours).
Ergonomic design: Appropriately
sized for optimum grip, with a soft
sponge centre for easy application
and effective cleaning. Featuring
an integrated hook for easy
hanging after use.
Durability:
Made of highquality
materials
for extended professional
applications, with double-sided
scrubbing for long-lasting durability.
In addition, it can be effortlessly
rinsed without leaving any residues
and is machine-washable up to 60°C.
Effective Cleaning: Avoids the risk of
fibers being released during cleaning,
as it doesn’t release particles.
Mapa Spontex Professional, part of
Newell Brands' global portfolio of
brands, a leader in hand protection
and hygiene tools. We firmly believe
that every product we develop
must deliver unique protection and
hygiene properties. Mapa Spontex
Professional products are highly
effective and make our customers’
work safer, deliver higher standards
and more efficient ways of working.
READ FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS NEW PRODUCT AND
MAPA SPONTEX PROFESSIONAL BY VISITING WWW.SPONTEX-PRO.COM
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