How to Care for Your Entrance Mats

You might not know this, but effective matting has the potential to save approximately 2000 hours of labor per year. But for your floor mats to do their effectively, they need to be cleaned regularly. Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, entrance mats have become even more important to keep offices, healthcare facilities, and schools clean.

It doesn’t end at that since they allow you to share important messages about social distancing right at the front door. That leaves many wondering about the best and easiest way to keep your entry mat sparkling cleaning.

Remember, the build-up of tough dirt, grit and debris in your entrance mats pile will need to be removed. That being said below are a few helpful tips to do this without the hassle.

Washing Machine

If at all you have washable entrance mats, there are two options to go about this. First and foremost is to machine wash in a domestic or commercial washing machine and the second is to hose and dry. The latter being the most practical, easiest and not to mention the cheapest cleaning option to leverage.

To determine if your entry mat is washable, it would be ideal to double-check with your mat supplier. Alternatively, you can refer to the cleaning instructions, checking if the item is washable and the weight of the product.

Damp Cloth Wash or Mop

This tip will come in handy if you have rubber mats. This is especially those placed in kitchens and bars. When daily cleaning is carried out simply map over or damp wipe the mats at the same time. It doesn’t end at that since you should also check with your supplier on what chemical can be used and that it won’t damage or break down the rubber.

Carpet Cleaner

This can also be a product that most businesses may have on-site and even some households. The carpet cleaner is designed to offer a deep-down clean and extraction of dirt and dust. Quite similar to wet and dry vacuum, the carpet cleaner providers a superb wet pick up then dries out your matting. Keep in mind a carpet cleaner is ideal for indoor entrance mats.

Vacuum

We can never conclude without mentioning the essence of vacuuming your entry mats. A daily vacuum is ideal for the maintenance of your mats and may suffice long-term for areas with low to medium foot traffic. But for areas that constantly experience heavy foot traffic, eventually, you will have to carry out a deeper clean.

The Bottom Line

While commercial floor mats from Ultimate Mats are designed to serve you long enough, it doesn’t mean you should skimp on proper care and maintenance. Ensure you have them regularly cleaned to keep them looking good at all times.

And you should never do this blindly since you risk damaging your entrance mats. If having unanswered questions, be sure to contact us for a quick, simple solution to any of your commercial mat needs.