Minimizing Maintenance with Mats

Mats should be a key element in any building maintenance program. Without them, buildings incur hundreds-even thousands-of dollars a year in excessive cleaning costs.

Check Your Feet

Consider these facts:

• 70-80% of dust, grime, and dirt in a building is tracked in from the outside on people’s feet-permanently damaging floors and carpets.
• One square yard of carpet can accumulate one pound of dirt in a week-twice that in inclement weather.
• It is estimated that the annual 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

Mats are the most efficient 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, vending 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 comfort is essential. Mats are also an excellent way to project a company image or message to employees or customers.

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.

ImageFIRST offers a wide range of mat styles, sizes and colors including mats with your logo, safety mats, scraper mats, and more. Contact ImageFIRST at 800-368-3676 for more information.