No. Not if you like to scatter dirt all over your building. Ignoring all irony: Yes, installing Entrance Matting is strongly recommended by us. We have listed the most important benefits of using entrance matting.
1. A Cleaner Building
This one might seem pretty obvious, but how much dirt can people bring into a building without even realizing it? On average, 1,000 people can carry 11 kg of dirt in just 20 days! Eventually, this dirt settles on a variety of surfaces that require thorough cleaning. If the entrance matting had been installed correctly, all of this dirt might still have been at the entrance.
2. Better Indoor Quality
You probably already know that we are big fans of clean and healthy indoor air, as shown here and here. There is a good chance that particulate matter (PM) will be released into the air from some of the dirt inside your building. It is possible for some invisible airborne particles to enter the human respiratory system. Particles with diameters of 2.5 and 10 micrometers or less—also known as PM2.5 and PM10—are so small that they can get into the lungs and even harm the respiratory system. The more dirt that can be prevented from entering a building, the better the indoor air quality (IAQ).
3. It’s Cheaper
The amount of dirt in a building will have an effect on how much it costs to clean. If dirt is tracked onto a polished floor, like granite or terrazzo, it will gradually lose its shine. It must therefore be restored using either sealing and stripping or grinding and restoration, neither of which is cost-effective. When there is dirt on the carpet, it needs to be cleaned more frequently. This can be extended with better vacuum technology, like upright or "beater brush" vacuum heads, but they are also expensive. What about the soil and dust that build up on the other surfaces and fixtures of the building? If you look at an air conditioner vent that hasn't been cleaned in a while, you can see what we mean. You will require immediate thorough cleaning.
4. Reduced Risk of Slips and Falls
Almost every hard floor will become more slippery when wet. Beautiful high-gloss flooring is used in many commercial building entrances. However, the high-gloss finish can be bad because it has low slip ratings when wet. The fibers of high-quality Entrance Mats will absorb a lot of water by drawing it away from the surface and spreading it throughout.
5. An Improved Image
As with everything else in life, first impressions count. Simply put, people will have a good impression of a business if the entrance mat is of good quality and the right size. Without mats, entrances quickly become filthy and leave a bad impression. A well-placed matt collects dirt and conceals it until it is cleaned, preserving the surface's appearance between cleans.
How to Choose the Best Entrance Mat
Take into account every aspect of the floor mat's appearance: It may actually be riskier to trip on a thick mat with a high-edge profile. Other rubber-backed mats may develop "rippling edges" over time, which can also increase the likelihood of trips. Do your research. Check the height profile of any matt you install to make sure it has a good balance of moisture absorption without adding hazards that could cause trips. After that, keep in mind the following as well:
A matt that can be cleaned with standard commercial floor cleaning machines will be especially useful because dirt is regularly removed from the matt.
Choose the right mat for the space. It will not only be more appealing from an aesthetic standpoint, but it will also earn you points when visitors notice that a responsible level of investment is being made in building care and maintenance.
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