Tube Mops typically clean more surface area before they need to be laundered. This trade-off is that tube mops need more cleaning surface, eliminate less bacteria, and should be laundered in a washing machine. Tube mops are best used in non-environmental service driven applications. Using Microfiber is the responsible thing to do for business, employees, and the Earth. Due to the fact that less Chemicals are used during cleaning, less contaminated water ultimately enters the sewer system. According to the EPFA, this can result in up to a 95% reduction in cleaning chemicals in our water supply.