Floor Mats
Approximately 70% of dust inside a building is brought in from the outdoors. The most effective way of trapping this dust is by using a floor mat. Floor mats stop dust before it enters an area. By doing this, the floor mat enhances appearance, and safety. They are often called the silent janitor.

Floor Mat Uses
Floor mats protect high-traffic areas and carpets from wear-and-tear. Floor mats also absorb water, mud, and internally-generated soil. By doing this, floor mats reduce slippery conditions, and as a result reduce the opportunity for slip-and-falls.

Where to Use Floor Mats
Floor mats can be used effectively in many areas:

• Front and Rear Entrance and Exit Doors
• Check-Out Counters
• Vending Machines
• Time Clocks
• Water Fountains
• Grocery Store Delis
• Restrooms
• Kitchens

Floor Mat Facts
Here are some facts about floor mats:

• Professionally cleaned floor mats can capture 70% of the dust and dirt tracked into a building.
• One-square yard of commercial carpeting can accumulate one pound of dirt each week; two pounds in wet weather.
• Only 10% of dirt is removed from floor mat with a vacuum cleaner.
• Clean floor mats pick up" dust and dirt better than a dirty mat.
• Having a textile rental service clean your floor mats assures mats are clean and attractive.

Mats Prevent Slip-and-Falls
Floor mats have proven themselves beneficial in minimizing slip-and-falls. Many hard surface floors are not slip resistant, especially when contaminated with dirt, sand, and moisture. Floor mats collect these contaminants and provide a slip-resistant surface for traffic areas.

Advantages of Floor Mats
Rental floor mats have many advantages over other types of floor coverings, such as scatter rugs, carpet remnants, or cheap mats with border-less backing, vinyl backing or no backing. For one, these items may not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.