Why Use Blue Paper For Cleaning

Whichever sector you work in, it’s likely that blue roll is a paper product you will be familiar with.
Blue roll, also commonly known as blue centrefeed roll or even catering roll is relied upon for a multitude of uses from wiping up spillages, to hand drying and most popular - cleaning.
But the question is, how has blue roll become such a relied-on cleaning product and why? Is it really such an essential product for cleaning cupboards to maintain stock of?
In this article, phs Direct looks at some of the benefits of blue roll to establish why it’s such a widely used paper cleaning product.

Blue Paper Roll is Absorbent

Blue roll is highly absorbent, and therefore is the ideal product to use for soaking up liquid spillages. It is available in various thicknesses, depending on the number of sheets per layer, otherwise known as the “ply”. Blue roll comes in 1, 2 or even 3ply for the higher absorbency cleaning tasks. By choosing a thicker absorbency, it is more effective at cleaning up spillages whilst also being more efficient as less sheets are required per task.

Blue Paper Roll is Tough

Along with being absorbent, blue roll is strong and resilient. It’s highly durable and retains its strength when wet, meaning it is suitable for all applications where normal tissues and paper towels would tear.

Blue Paper Roll is Versatile and Multi-Purpose

There are many uses for blue paper roll, and it is suitable for use in every sector, including industrial, commercial, hospitality, retail, food, catering, and healthcare. Not only is it ideal for cleaning up spillages, but it can also be used to sanitise surfaces when used in conjunction with an appropriate anti-bacterial cleaning chemical. In a catering environment, it is used for drying catering equipment, absorbing grease and oil, and can also be used when damp to secure a chopping board and avoid slipping during food preparation.

Blue Paper Roll is Hygienic

Although when cleaning, it is easy to think that a cloth is the most suitable for the task at hand. However, reusable cloths can spread bacteria and contaminate other areas if the same cloth is used across several areas. It is only by washing a cloth at 90 degrees that the germs will be killed, so unless you are using a different cloth for each task, you run the risk of spreading bacteria. Using a single-use paper alternative can be much more hygienic and removes the risk of cross-contamination.

Blue Paper Roll Leaves a Streak-Free Finish

Once a shiny surface has been cleaned it’s important to make sure there are no streaks left behind as this can make the surface look dirty. A great attribute of blue paper roll is that it is non-abrasive and will leave all surfaces streak-free. Whether you are cleaning glass, chrome, mirrors or metal, using a blue paper roll will give your surface a polished streak-free finish.

Blue Paper Roll Is Convenient for Dispensing

If blue roll is used regularly in your workplace, it’s advised to install a centrefeed dispenser. Once you have removed the perforated cardboard core from the roll, you can then install the roll in the
dispenser. This means you then have the roll ready to use whenever you require it, and the roll will stay clean and hygienic as only the first sheet will be exposed. Having the roll ready to use is particularly handy if your hands are dirty or wet.

To remove the core from the roll, place the roll on a flat surface and look down inside the core. You should see a perforation line spiralling down the core. If you pull the beginning of the perforation the core should pull out easily and the roll is ready to install in the dispenser.

Blue Paper Roll is Easily Distinguishable

What makes blue roll stand out is understandably the colour. There are many reasons why blue roll is in fact, blue. If you are looking to colour code your cleaning equipment to avoid cross-contamination, such as the food industry and healthcare, then blue roll plays a role in that segregation.
Blue roll can also be more discreet than its white counterpart, for more delicate spillages in public places as the colour of the spillage or stain won’t stand out quite so much on blue paper as opposed to white.

Blue Paper Roll is Eco-Friendly

Used blue roll isn’t normally recyclable as it is classed as contaminated, so it must be disposed of in the general waste stream. However, this doesn’t exclude it from being classed as eco-friendly.
Not only is it biodegradable, but many blue paper roll products are made of recycled paper instead of sourcing new raw materials to produce the end product. As there is a finite number of times paper can be recycled, there becomes a point where the paper fibres are so short it cannot be recycled again. Products such as blue paper roll are produced using paper which has already been recycled a number of times already, and so these products help to maximise the life span of the materials. When you purchase blue roll products, always ensure you are buying a recycled product.

Whether you’re looking to browse our blue roll and other centrefeed roll products, or to fully stock your cleaning cupboard, visit the phs Direct website today.
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