Store and transport Mewa reusable cloths safely

By JMG Communications Published on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

The Mewa “SaCon” safety container ensures safe storage and secure transport.

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Summary for decision-makers

Each year, Mewa washes approximately 1,2 billion reusable cloths, designed to be used up to 50 times. Essential for trades and industry, they ensure optimal cleanliness by removing various harmful residues. However, managing cloths soaked in flammable substances poses a challenge. To address this, Mewa has implemented a sealed safety container, enabling storage and transport in compliance with current regulations while minimizing the risk of fire caused by the reaction of residues with oxygen.

The Mewa safety container, compact and optimized for easy movement, is made of HDPE plastic, ensuring robustness and reliability. Certified by the German TÜV and compliant with ADR and SDR regulations, it meets the requirements of logistics managers. By integrating this solution into their logistics chain, companies, whether small or large, increase the sustainability of their industrial cleaning. Mewa provides this suitable container to ensure the safe storage and transport of soiled cloths, while contributing to more responsible waste management.

Indispensable in crafts and industry, Mewa cloths ensure optimal cleanliness by removing various residues such as oils and greases.

The “SaCon” safety container: maximum protection against fire risks

Every year, approximately 1,2 billion reusable cloths are washed at Mewa sites. Designed to last, these cloths can be washed and reused up to 50 times before needing to be replaced. Indispensable in crafts and industry, cloths ensure optimal cleanliness by removing various residues such as oils, greases, and printing inks. But one question remains: What should be done with cloths soaked in flammable substances? To address this issue, Mewa has developed a secure solution. Used cloths are stored in specially designed, airtight containers before being collected, washed, and returned clean.

The safety container: a key element of the Mewa wipe system

Companies are well aware of the dangers associated with chemical residues in soiled cleaning materials. This poses a threat to both human health and the environment. Cloths impregnated with flammable substances can react with oxygen and ignite at any time. The specially designed, airtight Mewa safety container helps prevent this risk. This essential feature ensures safe storage and regulatory-compliant transport when the container is closed.

Certified technology that is both safe and practical

The safety container sets new standards in safety. It is airtight, compact, space-saving, and optimized for easy stacking. Its integrated casters and handles ensure easy movement. Made of HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic, it is distinguished by its robustness and reliability. Compliant with ADR and SDR regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, it is approved by the German TÜV (internationally recognized technical inspection type certification) and approved by the Swiss Federal Institute for Materials Research (BAM). This certified solution for the secure storage and transport of soiled wipes fully meets the requirements of logistics managers.

A logistics circuit that creates synergies

Designed in-house and manufactured in Germany within the Mewa Group, the safety container embodies quality and innovation. As a complement to the comprehensive wipe management service, it adapts perfectly to the needs of small and large businesses. From the very first delivery, industrial cleaning becomes more sustainable. Machines and tools are maintained without generating waste, unlike when disposable equipment is used. Naturally, Mewa provides its customers with the appropriate safety container for the safe storage and transport of wipes.