Dust and dirt in indoor environments consist largely of plastic abrasion: tiny particles from clothing, flooring, shoe soles, upholstery, curtains, and cleaning tools. When these particles are wiped up, they form a fine mixture of microplastics and residues such as PFAS, so‑called “forever chemicals”, which accumulate in the cleaning water. Current laws and municipal wastewater regulations prohibit the discharge of heavily contaminated and unfiltered dirty water, making this a growing compliance issue for businesses, facility services, and public institutions.
Dust and dirt in indoor environments consist largely of plastic abrasion: tiny particles from clothing, flooring, shoe soles, upholstery, curtains, and cleaning tools. When these particles are wiped up, they form a fine mixture of microplastics and residues such as PFAS, so‑called “forever chemicals”, which accumulate in the cleaning water. Current laws and municipal wastewater regulations prohibit the discharge of heavily contaminated and unfiltered dirty water, making this a growing compliance issue for businesses, facility services, and public institutions.