March 20, 2025, officially marks the first day of Spring, which also unofficially kicks off spring cleaning. Make sure that your restaurant clients are equipped with everything needed for a deep clean and ongoing maintenance cleaning. To help, we’ll cover some key restaurant linens that will keep your restaurant clean, hygienic, and attractive to customers this Spring and beyond.
Choose Microfiber When Possible
If you haven’t already made the switch to microfiber cleaning cloths, now is the time to do it. Cotton may be natural and more affordable up front, but microfiber lasts longer, dries faster, and performs better on more surfaces.
Microfiber Cloths
Compared to cotton cloths, microfiber cloths have a larger surface area and it’s positively charged. One swipe of a microfiber cleaning cloth easily picks up negatively charged particles like dirt, dust, grease, and other allergens, even without chemicals or cleaning products. And while microfiber alone won’t kill viruses, you can pair it with a disinfectant agent for effective deep cleaning.
Our microfiber towels measure 16 x 16 inches for versatility and come in multiple colors, so you can designate certain colors for certain tasks.
Microfiber Commercial Mop Heads
All of the benefits of microfiber are available in mop head form, too. Microfiber wet mop heads offer higher absorbency and longevity compared to cotton mop heads. Research from the American Journal of Infection Control also found that cotton mop heads plus disinfectant removed 68% of bacteria from surfaces while microfiber mop heads without disinfectant removed 95%.
To make converting to microfiber mops easier, our Microfiber Wet Mops work with the same handles as traditional wet mops. Plus, they’re 10 times more absorbent than a standard cotton mop head, which will come in handy for spills.
Use Reusable Table Linens
The pandemic illustrated just how much diners care about cleanliness. While sanitizer and water might seem like the most effective way to keep bare tabletops clean, it’s not.
According to the Textile Rental Society of America (TRSA), tablecloths prove superior compared to bare tables. Regular cleaning won’t remove all of the bacteria found on bare tabletops. Tablecloths provide a surface that’s five times cleaner for a more sanitary dining experience.
Table linens also add class to a restaurant, giving diners a reason to eat at your restaurant instead of grabbing take-out. Industrial launderers should stock up on different colors to offer their restaurant clients variety ahead of the busy season.
Milliken Signature table linens and napkins come in 29 colors to complement any dining room or holiday event. Plus, their innovative soil release technology provides enhanced cleanliness.
Stock Up On Bar Mop Towels & Kitchen Towels
Your restaurant needs both bar mop towels and kitchen towels for ongoing cleaning and kitchen prep.
Bar mop towels, which tend to be thicker and more absorbent, should stay in the front-of-house areas. Use these towels to clean up spills, wipe down the bar, and bus tables. Microfiber bar mops outlast cotton bar mops 10 to 1, lowering your cost per use.
To avoid cross contamination, kitchen towels should remain in the kitchen. Cotton kitchen towels offer the most versatility for back-of-house uses—wiping down stations, cleaning small spills, drying tools and hands, covering bowls of dough, etc.
March is a great time to stock up on these two essential restaurant linens in anticipation of the busy Spring and Summer months, which include Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations.
Trust Venus Group with Your Spring Cleaning Needs
Stock up on spring cleaning supplies and beyond with Venus Group. Our restaurant textile offerings include microfiber mop heads, microfiber cloths, table linens, and more. Our U.S.-based manufacturing facilities and nationwide distribution points ensure timely order fulfillment to help kickstart your spring cleaning efforts. Reach out to one of our textile experts today by calling 800.421.6599 or emailing sales@venusgroup.com.
