The Dirty Facts: Why Floor Mats Are an Essential Part of your Facility
Did you know that 80% of the dust, dirt and grime in public buildings are “tracked in” from the outside? Entrance floor mats are the primary defense against tracking in dirt and moisture. Here are the three things entrance and floor mats should do that make them important in your office:
1. Stop Dirt & Water at the Door and Store it for Removal
Reduce allergens! About 1 out of 5 of Americans are allergic to some component of dust. Dr. Robert Pumphrey, Washington D.C.
Protect your tech! Dirt and dust cause nine out of ten computer systems failures. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
Reduce heating & cooling costs! A buildup of .042 inches of dust on a heating or cooling system can decrease efficiency by 21%. Environmental Protection Agency
2. Minimize the Tracking of Soil and Water into the Facility
Protect your floor finish! 3M Company estimates that without entrance matting, 1500 people can remove 42% of the finish from the floor.
Impress your guests! “FLOORS” was the answer of 42% of consumers when they were asked “What’s the first thing you look at when judging cleanliness?“. (CDI Research, 1991).
3. Provide a Safe Surface that is Slip Resistant and is not a Trip Hazard
Protect your staff and guests! Over 30% of worker injuries are slip-related and the average cost of slip-related injury exceeds $12,000. (Wausau Insurance Company) Falls are the second leading cause of accidental deaths and percentage-wise, it is growing 3 times faster than any other cause. (National Safety Council)
Reduce your risk! In the U.S. each year, an average of 7.75 claims per 1 million supermarket customers are filed due to slips and falls. (Foodmarketing Institute)
Bonus: Your floor mat can even be a promotional tool!
Put a logo at your entryway to reinforce your brand and create a strong visual impression for visitors, all while protecting your floors, tech, expenses, staff and guests!
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Let Perry Office Plus point you to the floor mat, anti-fatigue mat, wiper scraper indoor outdoor mat that’s right for your front door, interior or facility.
