Archive for the ‘Mats & Matting’ Category

The Facts On Dirt, Cleaning Costs and Floor Matting

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Office Entrance Floor Mat - The Facts On Dirt, Cleaning Costs And Floor MattingThe true cost of removing 1kg of dirt from a modern building is in excess of $1,000

Here’s why an effective floor matting program will save you money…

• Approximately 80% of all dirt, dust and grime in public buildings is tracked in from outside and spread through the floors of the buildings.

• The cost of removing 1 kg of dirt from a modern building is in excess of $1,000. Of that only 5-10% is spent on supplies and equipment – the rest is labour and overheads. (more…)

The 5 Metre Floor Mat Rule – The First Line Of Defence

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Tough Scrape - Hydrosorb Entrance MatHere’s why custom ‘made to measure’ floor mats are a big hit amongst building managers

An effective rule-of-thumb for all floor matting applications…

1. Approximately 80% of interior soil is brought into the facility from foot traffic.

2. 5 Metres of floor matting is required to remove the majority of dirt and moisture from foot traffic. (more…)

5 Ways To Stop Slip Problems On Your Floor.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Caution Slippery When Wet Sign and Caution Wet Floor Sign - 5 Ways To Stop Slip Problems On Your Floor.1. Analyse the CLEANING PRODUCTS, procedures and floor sealers you currently use to eliminate the possibility of dirt, soil, residue, inappropriate sealer etc contributing to the poor slip co-efficient of the floor. Are you using the correct cleaning chemical (residue free) and floor scrubber machine combination?

2. Ensure an effective safety & entrance FLOOR MATTING SYSTEM is in place. Instead of sealing, why not consider a safety or entrance matting option.

3. Consider a suitable NON-SLIP FLOOR TREATMENTS for your floor.

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How To Clean and Maintain Your New Floor Mat

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Chevron Entrance Mat - How To Clean and Maintain Your New Mat - The Care, Cleaning and Maintenance Of MatsThe Care, Cleaning & Maintenance Of Floor Mats

Mats supplied by TSS are all made by highly reputable manufacturers using the best materials available. To get the most out of your floor mat or matting system, great care needs to be taken both in where your mat is positioned and how you look after it. Correct maintenance and positioning of your new floor mat will maximise it’s effective life and ensure you get the best value for money.
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