Floor mats come in all sorts of varieties, varying in terms of thickness, material and functionality. Many feature ridged patterns designed to divert liquid away from carpeting.
Positioned outside entranceways and lobbies, these mats allow guests to remove debris from their shoes before entering facilities, decreasing the likelihood that dirt, salt and mud will spread throughout a building. Their effects are significant.
Floors Are Cleaner
Mats help keep floors much cleaner by gathering dirt and moisture into one easy to remove area – meaning less staining or damage caused by weather conditions to them. This also means they make cleaning faster.
Imagine all the bacteria, grit and other soil that gets tracked inside on shoes; floor mats placed strategically at entryways can catch these contaminants before they make their way inside, saving cleaning staff both time and effort by trapping these pollutants before they make it indoors.
Quality mats help prevent rainwater, snow and slush from being tracked into rooms by eliminating moisture tracks with rubber borders – particularly effective at keeping floors and carpeting safe from moisture damage. Some entrance mats feature special wipers designed to remove fine soils and moisture from shoe soles – ideal for high traffic areas like lobbies elevators shared workspaces as they cut cleaning time down drastically while providing brand identity reinforcement and health promotion initiatives in an effective and healthy workplace environment. Mats may even be printed with safety messages or company logos for reinforcement brand identity purposes promoting health in an effective environment promoting an ideal healthy work environment!
Cleaner Appearance
Regular mat cleaning provides a fresh appearance that promotes positive school perceptions, especially when schools have a reputation for being dirty, which can result in absenteeism and lower standardized test scores.
Matting can protect buildings by keeping sand, salt and other contaminants out, thus reducing cleaning costs and keeping hard floors from becoming slippery. When properly used, matting has the ability to trap up to 85% of dirt found on residents’ shoes!
Entryway matting comes in many shapes and materials to meet any facility’s specific needs. Select a mat that best matches the type of facility as well as soils that need to be stopped at its doorway – for instance a transition mat with scraper/wiper capabilities is ideal for carpeted areas, while one with vinyl or rubber backing works well on hard flooring surfaces. Proper matting also helps preserve floor finishes, reduce wear-and-tear, and can ultimately lower repairs.
Less Slippery
Mats not only trap dirt and debris, they also prevent moisture from reaching hard floors. Without entrance matting to absorb excess moisture and white residues left behind from pooled moisture on hard floors or seepage into carpeting, moisture may leave behind white residues which are difficult to clean up. For optimal performance, entrance matting should include scraper and wiper mat sections which capture most of this excess moisture, thus minimizing pooling on hard floors or seepage into carpeting.
Children spread germs and dirt from their feet onto other surfaces when sitting or playing, creating health concerns for students. To protect their wellbeing, educators are working hard to create cleaner classroom environments, eliminate slip and fall hazards and ensure students wash and sanitize their hands regularly. Studies indicate a correlation between absenteeism rates and standardized test scores – making an educator’s job much simpler!
keeping schools clean recommend installing anti-slip mat strips or rug grips onto the bottom of a floor mat to keep it secure on its own, or purchasing non-slip mats that already feature this technology.
More Durable
Mats offer an easy way to protect floors while decreasing frequency and duration of refinishing cycles and stain removal procedures.
Children come into your school building bringing with them dirt and mud that accumulates as they transition between classes, bathrooms, gyms and cafeterias, creating many opportunities for food messes, spills and dirty hands.
Regular cleaning can eliminate harmful germs that inhibit children’s immune systems and spread illness throughout the school. Dirty surfaces also contribute to poor indoor air quality, trigger allergies and worsen asthma in students and teachers alike. By strategically placing mats throughout facilities, schools can prevent contamination of indoor spaces with these contaminants and keep their occupants healthier.