High-frequency maintenance for entrance zones and matting
Most of the dirt in your building enters through the front door. Managing the entrance is key to protecting the rest of your floors.
The first six to ten feet of your flooring are the most critical. This 'entrance zone' acts as a filter, trapping moisture and grit from the shoes of every person who walks in. When this zone becomes saturated with dirt, it stops working, and the soil is tracked deep into your building.
An entrance zone maintenance plan increases the cleaning frequency for these specific areas. Instead of cleaning the whole building every month, we might clean the entrance mats every week or fortnight to keep them functioning at peak efficiency.
This proactive approach not only keeps your foyer looking professional but also significantly reduces the wear and tear on carpets and hard floors further inside the premises.
Specification at a glance
- • Stops dirt at the source to protect the rest of your building.
- • Maintains the soil-trapping efficiency of barrier matting.
- • Reduces overall maintenance costs by targeting high-impact areas.
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Facilities managers and building owners looking to reduce overall cleaning costs by targeting the source of dirt
Create a high-frequency cleaning schedule specifically for entrance matting and foyer areas
The science of soil capture
Effective entrance matting needs to be clean to work. If the fibres are already full of grit, they can't trap any more. Regular extraction cleaning 'opens up' the pile, allowing the mat to continue doing its job.
During winter months, we increase the focus on removing road salt and slush, which can cause permanent chemical damage to some stone and carpet types if left to dry.
Protecting the interior 'chain'
By spending a small amount more on frequent entrance cleaning, you can often reduce the frequency of cleaning for the rest of the building. It's a strategic way to manage a facility's floor care budget.
We treat the entrance as a separate zone with its own specific needs, using heavy-duty equipment designed for the dense, coarse fibres found in commercial matting.
Slip risk and moisture management
A saturated entrance mat is a major slip hazard. If it can't absorb water, the next step someone takes will be onto a hard floor with wet shoes. Our service ensures mats are kept absorbent and functional.
We also pay close attention to the transitions between mats and hard floors, where dirt often accumulates in the gaps and creates a trip or slip risk.
- Frequent deep cleaning of barrier matting and walk-off rugs
- Immediate removal of grit and salt that can abrade hard floors
- Moisture extraction to prevent slip hazards on internal surfaces
- Focus on first-impression areas for visitors and clients
- Cost-effective way to protect expensive internal floor coverings
- Flexible frequency based on seasonal weather changes
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