The sun was nice while it lasted. Seeing the sun shine towards the end of February gave us a glimpse of hope, but all that washed away when the weather changed. Although Spring is on the horizon, we are expecting more showers during March (BBC News, 2019). The sudden weather change has led us to be more cautious about safety. Wet weather results in slippery floors, which could lead to accidents.
How wet weather could harm your environment and business
Rainy days are common in the UK. When it’s pouring with rain outside, people are going to track more dirt and moisture inside buildings. This makes your floor space wet and slippery, which could become a major safety hazard. No one wants a broken bone or any other serious injuries, as not only is this nasty for the victim, it also has consequences for the business. If an employee is hurt, the business suffers from lost productivity. Though, if a customer or visitor gets injured, this can put the company’s reputation in jeopardy and even result in loosing employees, either by them leaving or being made redundant, and in those cases outplacement services will need to be involved in order to maintain the business reputation.. It can also be very costly in compensation claims.
Why you need an entrance mat (especially for wet weather)
Entrance mats help to create an appealing looking building. What also makes them handy is their ability to defend your floor space against mud, dirt and water. According to The Carpet Legacy, 75% of dirt in carpets are tracked in on the bottom of footwear. That is why it’s important to have an entrance mat, as they prevent dirt, water and any foreign particles from entering buildings.
Excess water and dirt being brought into your building means more time and money spent on cleaning, and an increased likelihood of accidents. With entrance mats, they reduce time on cleaning, save money and keep your floors safe and spotless for a long period of time.
Our top 3 recommended entrance mats
Outdoor entrance mat: We recommend Superscrape Rubber Mats. When it’s raining, you’re more likely to pick up dirt and mud as you walk. However, Superscrape Rubber Mats help clean footwear as they're walked over due to their raised nubs. This instantly scrapes dirt off footwear. Made from nitrile rubber, they are more durable due to being water, oil, grease and chemical resistant.
Indoor entrance mat: This goes to one of our best sellers, the Waterhog Eco Elite. Designed to keep your premises clean whilst being nature friendly, since they are made from recycled materials. As they are bi-level constructed, its harder for people to track dirt and moisture inside buildings. Meaning all that gunk that came off people’s footwear is trapped below the lower level of the mat. These dirty particles have no way of escaping!
Finishing mat: The Microluxx absorbent mat is one of our latest editions and a perfect finishing mat. Constructed with strong nylon combined with micro fibres, this enables the mat to lock in high levels of water. The Microluxx mats are durable for all sorts of weather conditions and compliments any professional surrounding with its sleek design.
Don’t let rainy days ruin your building. For more information, please do not hesitate to call us on 0121 313 6748 or email sales@mats4u.co.uk.
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