What Are the Best Cleaning Rags for Veterinary Clinics?

Of all the places to keep clean, a veterinary clinic has to be one of the hardest. All those animals, all that fur, all the accidents that can happen while nervous furry animals wait for their appointments.

Plus, the best veterinary practices hold high standards for cleanliness. They know hygiene keeps their four-legged patients healthier, and they know pet owners expect clean and comfortable waiting rooms and examination tables. 

So what kind of cleaning rags do veterinary clinics use to maintain these high standards? Some of the best clinics order several kinds of cleaning rags:

Disposable rags

Disposable rags provide the first line of defense against germs in many veterinary clinics. When the mess is formidable and you need a place to start, a disposable rag is usually a good way to go. They can gather up matter while also setting a solid boundary to keep germs from spreading into a larger area. Then they can be tossed into the garbage along with the mess they’ve contained.

All Rags stocks a variety of disposable rags which are popular for veterinary clinics, auto repair shops, restaurants, or any place that needs to respond quickly to contain or minimize a spill. Some vet offices use disposable rags to line pet carriers for the pet’s return trip home. This is more effective and professional than using newspapers.

High absorbency wipers

Once a few disposable rags have limited and contained the mess, the stage is set for high absorbency wipers. What kind of rag can absorb what paper rags gloss over? It’s hard to beat old-fashioned cotton rags.

We stock rags made from new and recycled cotton textiles. New rags are less absorbent at first, until they get broken in, but they can thrive for years, living through dozens and dozens of washing cycles. New rags stacked on a shelf also give a clinic a professional appearance. This matters to some pet owners.

Recycled rags have their place, too. First, they’re already broken in and ready to offer high absorbency from Day 1. They also cost less and can help the environment. Recycled rags can’t guarantee uniformity in size and shape for every rag in the box, but they excel in performance and value.

Huck towels

New huck towels like these are great to have around a vet’s office because they’re so versatile. These towels are tough enough to fight stubborn stains without fraying, but they’re also absorbent enough to help contain imminent spills. 

Our huck towels are hemmed on all four sides which helps keep fraying in check, and they don’t shed lint. This is one reason medical facilities keep these in stock. They also look professional in the examining room.

New terry cloth rags

Terry cloth rags excel at drying up moisture, making them especially useful for drying wet floors and examination tables after these surfaces have been cleaned. They’re also perfect for drying the pets who need a cleaning before a procedure.

We offer hemmed terry cloth towels and rags with and without the blue stripe that makes them distinct.  

Microfiber rags

We’ve listed exclusively cotton-based products on this list so far. But microfiber, which blends synthetic materials into dense patterns to increase durability, also has a place in veterinary clinics. 

When used without moisture, microfiber exceeds expectations as a dusting cloth for waiting areas. Microfiber works well when wet, too, especially for cleaning windows and polishing shiny surfaces like countertops and faucets.

For a clinic that has already done the hard work of keeping its examining and kennelling areas clean and hygienic, microfiber can help cover that extra mile of making sure pet owners get the best first impressions as they wait and interact with clinic staff.

Our Responsive Customer Care Team Can Help

The best veterinary clinicians combine knowledge with compassion to provide the best care for all types of animals. For worried animal owners, this combination of knowledge and care is reassuring. It’s what brings patients back year after year.

We’re not vets, but our customer care staff uses the same formula when working with our customers. Our staff members know how to help customers find the right products, and they care enough to take the time to listen and understand every customer’s needs.

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