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Writing in an article in Shopping Center World, author, Paul Clark says "up to 24 pounds of dirt can be tracked in by just 1,000 people coming through an entrance over a 20-day work period" Mat manufacturers such as Kleen-Tex say that it can cost up to $600 to remove one pound of dirt from a building. Other sources such as American Institute of Architects say that dusting, vacuuming, mopping, waxing, and stripping floors to eliminate grit, dust, and dirt from floors can range from 30 percent to 50 percent of total cleaning budget. Dust Control Association cites a general rule in building maintenance industry, i.e. for every dollar spent keeping dirt outside, owners and managers will save $10 in cleaning costs. This is important when you consider that entry of dirt, grime, dust and grit into buildings means erosion of floor polish or premature fading of expensive carpets. A 3M study reveals that when 1,500 individuals walk through
the entrance of a building with no front entrance mat, up to 42 percent of the floor finish can be damaged or removed within the first six feet of the inside entrance. The cost of cleaning is mostly in labor. On the other hand, the mat occupies a small area, yet collects all that grime and dirt, and is much less costly to clean and maintain. Seems like a "no-brainer." While a mat program should be the main line of defense, other things can be done to minimize entry of dirt and grim into buildings and associated costs.
What is the difference between a wellconstructed mat and one that is of poor quality? Mats constructed only of ribbed or square patterned face yarn will not hold up under foot pressure, and this causes more water and dirt to reattach to shoes and to be tracked into buildings. Look for a permanent rubber membrane that will support the face yarn throughout the mat's productive life. High performance mats have a permanent rubber reinforcing membrane that will permanently support the textile face, increasing product unity and extending useful product life. Next time you step on an entrance mat, think of it as your building's primary defensive in helping keep your building cleaner, safer, dust free, and less expensive to maintain.
the entrance of a building with no front entrance mat, up to 42 percent of the floor finish can be damaged or removed within the first six feet of the inside entrance. The cost of cleaning is mostly in labor. On the other hand, the mat occupies a small area, yet collects all that grime and dirt, and is much less costly to clean and maintain. Seems like a "no-brainer." While a mat program should be the main line of defense, other things can be done to minimize entry of dirt and grim into buildings and associated costs.
What is the difference between a wellconstructed mat and one that is of poor quality? Mats constructed only of ribbed or square patterned face yarn will not hold up under foot pressure, and this causes more water and dirt to reattach to shoes and to be tracked into buildings. Look for a permanent rubber membrane that will support the face yarn throughout the mat's productive life. High performance mats have a permanent rubber reinforcing membrane that will permanently support the textile face, increasing product unity and extending useful product life. Next time you step on an entrance mat, think of it as your building's primary defensive in helping keep your building cleaner, safer, dust free, and less expensive to maintain.
