Minimizing Maintenance With Mats
In hospitals, hotels, offices, restaurants, theaters and educational facilities, mats should be a key element in the building maintenance program. Without mats, buildings incur hundreds, even thousands, of dollars a year in excessive cleaning costs.
Consider These Facts:- 70-80% of dust, grime and dirt in a building or home is tracked in from the outside on people's feet, permanently damaging floors and carpet
- Onesquare yard of carpet can accumulate one pound of dirt in a week - more in inclement weather.
- It is estimated that the cost to remove a single pound of dirt from a building will run in excess of $600 in cleaning costs.
An Effective Mat Program is the Answer
Walk-off mats are the most effective way of stopping dirt at the door and keeping building maintenance costs to a minimum. They are also effective internally in high traffic areas or at service wipe-off regions such as freight elevator lobbies, factory entrances, entrances from kitchens to restaurant dining areas, etc.
Entrance mats are the most commonly used mat products, but there are numerous other areas where mats are needed. Mats are used where safety is a must and anti-fatigue comfort is essential. Mats are also an excellent way to project a company image or message to employees or customers. In fact, the uses for - and placement of - mats are practically endless.
When planning a mat program, high traffic areas should be pinpointed and consideration given to environmental exposure. Strategic placement of mats is essential for maximum effectiveness.
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