Floor Mats: Four Reasons to Use Floor mats in your Home or Business

Features of an Exceptional Scraper Entrance Mat

Appearance:

First impressions are lasting impressions! Do you want a floor mat for your business or home that demonstrates the thought process of a strategically placed mat purchased for a specific use or do you want your customers and visitors to just have “something to wipe their feet on?” Appearance is everything for residences, businesses, hospitals, schools, hotels, retail outlets, corporate offices and more. Whatever your business is, your business will not get a second chance to make a first impression. Your customers and visitors will perceive ideas as to the worth and value based on what they see and this sets the tone for the relationship with that establishment.

Cleanliness:

The right floor mats stops dirt, debris and moisture from being tracked onto yours floors. It’s estimated that 80% of dirt, grime and moisture is brought inside by foot traffic. To assist in keeping your home or establishment clean, a two-step process should be utilized. The first step is to place an outside scraper mat at the entrance to scrape and remove the majority of dirt and debris. The second step is to place a floor mat at the inside entrance to remove the remainder of dirt and debris and to absorb any moisture. It is important to ensure that you have the right length of walk-off floor mat to ensure that before the traffic walks on your clean floors the “clutter” from their shoe wear has been removed.

Floor Protection:

Did you know that 42% of a floor’s finish is removed by not having properly placed floor mats? The dirt, debris and moisture brought in by the soles of shoes can permanently damage floors and carpets. It is estimated by the International Sanitary Supply Association that the cost to remove 1 pound of dirt (which can accumulate in just 1 week per square yard of carpeting) from a building is a whopping $600! Floor mats help to protect the floor’s finish by removing the “grease and grime” and absorbing moisture off of your customer’s and visitor’s shoes before they walk on your hard or carpeted flooring.

Slip and Fall Prevention:

Floor mats prevent slip and fall accidents, which subsequently prevent lawsuits. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) estimates that slip and fall accidents have increased by 300% since 1980 and account for 15% of all accidental deaths. The building owner or homeowner is responsible for the medical and monetary restitution to slip and fall accident victims. This is very disconcerting as there are no limits as to the medical costs, legal fees and safety fines a company or individual may be responsible for. The liability for slip and fall accidents is extremely high for the general public, customers and employees. Prevention is the best antidote to slip and fall liability.

For floor mat protection for outside entrances we recommend the Brush Hog Scraper Mats. The outside scraper mats are made of 100% solution-dyed nylon face and won’t fade in sunlight. The green friendly rubber backing has 20% post consumer recycled car tire content. The Brush Hog Scraper Mat's turf pile fabric construction of both Brush Hog and Brush Hog Plus filters dirt and moisture away from the mat's surface. Brush Hog Plus mats have the added feature of bi-level reinforced construction for improved filtration performance. The Brush Hog Scraper Mats are certified slip-resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute and recommended for outside applications for all industrial, commercial and residential buildings. Click here to purchase Brush Hog Scraper Mats.

For inside floor mats we recommend the Waterhog Floor Mat. No other mat in the industry traps dirt and water so effectively. Waterhog Mats are offered in several styles including earth-friendly mats manufactured from recycled plastic water bottles, all Waterhog Mats provide the same outstanding benefits. The exclusive "Water Dam" border holds 1.5 gallons of liquid per square foot. In addition, all Waterhog Mats are certified slip-resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Durable, heavy-duty and beautiful Waterhog mats can be used for all commercial, industrial and residential applications.