Busy entrances can collect far more than visible dirt. Footwear can carry dust, moisture and contaminants into buildings throughout the day, making entrance matting particularly important in environments where cleanliness, odour control and regular maintenance matter.
Microguard Anti Microbial Mats are designed for busy public and commercial environments where effective dirt control needs to be combined with anti-microbial treatment. The carpet fibres are treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield™ technology, while the absorbent nylon surface and durable nitrile rubber backing create a practical mat for demanding entrances.
Microguard is particularly suited to healthcare facilities, schools, nurseries, hotels, care homes, fitness centres, restaurants, supermarkets, industrial facilities and food processing areas. It combines dirt and moisture control with a treatment designed to help guard the mat against micro-organisms associated with odour and degradation.
Table of Contents
- What Is a Microguard Anti Microbial Mat?
- Why Hygiene-Focused Entrance Matting Matters
- What Is the AEGIS Microbe Shield™ Treatment?
- How the Anti-Microbial Treatment Works
- High-Twist Nylon Surface
- How Microguard Controls Dirt
- Moisture Absorption at Busy Entrances
- Moulded Nitrile Rubber Backing
- Slip Resistance and Entrance Safety
- Where Can Microguard Mats Be Used?
- Microguard Mats for Healthcare Facilities
- Microguard Mats for Schools and Nurseries
- Microguard Mats for Hotels and Restaurants
- Microguard Mats for Food Processing Areas
- How to Clean Microguard Anti Microbial Mats
- Microguard Anti Microbial Mat
- Why Choose Microguard?
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Microguard Anti Microbial Mat?
Microguard Anti Microbial Mats are specialist carpet entrance mats designed for environments where dirt control, moisture absorption, durability and hygiene are all important.
Unlike a standard carpet entrance mat, Microguard is treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield™ anti-microbial technology. The treatment is permanently bonded to the carpet fibres and is designed to help control micro-organisms associated with odour and degradation of the mat.
Designed for Busy Buildings
Microguard is suitable for buildings where large numbers of people regularly enter and leave, including hospitals, schools, care homes, restaurants and supermarkets.
Absorbent Nylon Surface
The nylon surface is designed to absorb moisture while trapping dirt below the walking surface.
Anti-Microbial Treatment
The fibres are treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield™ technology to help guard the mat against micro-organisms that can contribute to unwanted odours and deterioration.
Nitrile Rubber Backing
A moulded nitrile rubber backing provides a strong, durable foundation and is designed to resist curling and cracking.
Why Hygiene-Focused Entrance Matting Matters
Entrance areas are one of the first points where outside dirt enters a building. Every person walking through the door can bring soil, dust and moisture inside on their footwear.
In environments such as hospitals, nurseries, restaurants and food processing facilities, entrance cleanliness can be particularly important. An effective entrance mat helps capture this dirt before it spreads further into the building.
Stops Dirt Earlier
Placing an effective mat at the entrance helps remove dirt from footwear before it reaches corridors, rooms and working areas.
Helps Keep Buildings Presentable
Cleaner entrances and internal floors create a more professional appearance for visitors, customers, patients and staff.
Supports Regular Cleaning
A good entrance mat works alongside normal cleaning routines by trapping dirt in one manageable area.
Useful in Hygiene-Sensitive Environments
The additional anti-microbial treatment makes Microguard particularly relevant where hygiene and odour control are important considerations.
What Is the AEGIS Microbe Shield™ Treatment?
Microguard mats are treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield™ technology. This treatment is incorporated into the fibres of the mat rather than simply being applied as a temporary surface coating.
Its purpose is to help guard the mat against micro-organisms associated with odour and degradation, making the mat particularly useful in busy environments where cleanliness matters.
Treatment Within the Carpet Fibres
The anti-microbial system is permanently bonded to each carpet fibre, helping it remain part of the mat throughout normal use.
Helps Control Odour
By guarding the mat against micro-organisms associated with odours, the treatment helps support a fresher entrance matting environment.
Helps Protect the Mat
The treatment also helps protect against microbial degradation of the mat itself.
Suitable for Demanding Environments
This makes Microguard useful for healthcare, education, hospitality, fitness and food-related environments where mats may experience frequent use.
How the Anti-Microbial Treatment Works
The anti-microbial treatment used in Microguard is permanently bonded to the carpet fibres. This is an important difference from a temporary spray or cleaning product applied only to the surface.
Part of the Mat Construction
The treatment is integrated into the fibres during manufacture, helping it remain present during the working life of the mat.
Designed for Long-Term Use
Because the treatment is bonded to the fibres, Microguard is designed to provide ongoing protection against mat degradation and odour caused by micro-organisms.
Cleaning Is Still Important
Anti-microbial treatment does not replace routine cleaning. Dirt, moisture and debris should still be removed regularly to keep the mat performing properly.
A Complete Entrance Matting Approach
The best results come from combining the anti-microbial treatment with regular vacuuming, washing or carpet extraction and good general building hygiene.
High-Twist Nylon Surface
Microguard uses a static dissipative, high-twist acid-dyed nylon surface designed for durability and absorption.
The tight heat-set Ultra-Twist yarn construction helps the fibres resist packing and crushing, which is important in areas with frequent foot traffic.
Designed to Resist Crushing
Entrance mats receive repeated pressure from footwear. The tight yarn construction helps the surface maintain its structure during regular use.
Good Moisture Absorption
Nylon fibres help absorb moisture brought inside on wet footwear.
Durable Carpet Surface
The heavy nylon surface is designed for demanding commercial and public environments.
Suitable for Frequent Foot Traffic
This construction makes Microguard suitable for locations where large numbers of people may walk across the mat throughout the day.
How Microguard Controls Dirt
Microguard does more than simply collect dirt on the visible surface. Its yarn construction allows dirt to filter down into the mat face instead of remaining directly on top.
This helps keep the walking surface looking cleaner while storing captured dirt until the mat is vacuumed or cleaned.
Captures Dirt from Footwear
As people walk across the mat, the carpet surface helps remove loose dirt and debris from their footwear.
Dirt Filters into the Mat
The yarn construction allows soil to move below the upper walking surface rather than remaining completely exposed on top.
Helps Reduce Tracking
Once dirt is captured by the mat, less of it is available to be walked further into the building.
Reduces Pressure on Internal Flooring
Stopping abrasive grit near the entrance can help reduce unnecessary wear on internal flooring.
Moisture Absorption at Busy Entrances
Rainwater brought inside on footwear can quickly spread beyond an entrance, particularly during wet UK weather. An absorbent entrance mat helps remove some of this moisture before visitors continue into the building.
Absorbent Nylon Face
The nylon surface helps collect moisture from footwear as people walk across the mat.
Useful During Wet Weather
During rainy periods, entrance matting becomes especially important because the amount of water entering a building can increase significantly.
Helps Protect Internal Floors
Reducing tracked-in moisture can help protect nearby hard flooring and carpets.
Supports Cleaner Entrance Areas
Combining moisture absorption with dirt capture helps keep the entrance more manageable during periods of heavy foot traffic.
Moulded Nitrile Rubber Backing
Microguard has a moulded nitrile rubber backing designed to provide strength, stability and durability.
Resists Curling
The backing is designed to resist curling, helping the mat maintain a flatter profile during use.
Resists Cracking
Nitrile rubber provides a durable base that is designed to resist cracking in changing conditions.
Provides a Strong Foundation
The backing supports the nylon carpet surface and gives the mat the structure needed for demanding entrance areas.
Made for Regular Use
The combination of a durable nylon face and moulded rubber backing makes Microguard suitable for commercial and public environments.
Slip Resistance and Entrance Safety
Entrance areas need matting that remains stable and provides a secure walking surface. Microguard is certified slip resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute.
Certified Slip Resistance
The mat has been independently certified for slip resistance, providing additional reassurance for commercial and public environments.
Stable Rubber Backing
The moulded nitrile rubber backing helps create a stable base for the carpet surface.
Helps Control Moisture
By capturing moisture from footwear, the mat can also help reduce the amount of water transferred onto surrounding internal floors.
Important for Busy Buildings
Slip resistance is particularly important in high-footfall environments such as hospitals, schools, restaurants and supermarkets.
Where Can Microguard Mats Be Used?
Microguard Anti Microbial Mats are suitable for a wide range of public, commercial and hygiene-sensitive environments.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Microguard can be placed at healthcare entrances and internal access points where dirt, moisture and odour control are important.
Schools and Nurseries
Schools and nurseries experience frequent foot traffic throughout the day, making durable entrance matting useful for reducing tracked-in dirt.
Hotels
Hotel entrances need to remain clean and welcoming. Microguard helps capture dirt and moisture while providing a professional carpeted appearance.
Care Homes
Microguard can be used at entrances and busy access areas in care home environments.
Fitness Centres
Gyms and fitness centres can benefit from entrance matting that combines dirt control with anti-microbial treatment.
Restaurants
Restaurant entrances need to cope with customers and staff entering throughout the day. Microguard can help capture dirt before it reaches dining and service areas.
Supermarkets
Supermarkets experience continuous customer traffic, making durable entrance matting useful for controlling dirt and moisture.
Food Processing Areas
Microguard is also listed for food processing environments where cleanliness and controlled entry areas are important.
Microguard Mats for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare buildings can experience very high foot traffic from patients, visitors, staff and contractors. Entrance matting therefore needs to capture dirt effectively while being easy to maintain.
Helps Control Entrance Dirt
The nylon face helps capture dirt from footwear before people move further into the facility.
Anti-Microbial Treated Fibres
The AEGIS Microbe Shield™ treatment helps guard the mat itself against micro-organisms associated with odour and material degradation.
Washable Construction
Microguard is fully launderable, making regular cleaning easier in environments with structured maintenance routines.
Durable for Busy Areas
The high-twist nylon face and nitrile backing are designed for repeated use in busy public spaces.
Microguard Mats for Schools and Nurseries
School entrances can become dirty very quickly, particularly during wet weather. Large numbers of pupils entering at the same time can bring mud, water and outdoor debris inside within minutes.
Handles Frequent Foot Traffic
The durable nylon surface is designed to cope with regular use in busy buildings.
Captures Dirt and Moisture
The carpet face helps remove outdoor dirt and moisture from footwear before it reaches classrooms and corridors.
Easy to Maintain
The mat can be vacuumed, cleaned using carpet extraction equipment or laundered where appropriate.
Useful for Nurseries
The hygiene-focused design also makes Microguard relevant for nursery and childcare entrances where keeping internal spaces clean is important.
Microguard Mats for Hotels and Restaurants
First impressions matter in hospitality environments. Customers entering a hotel or restaurant should see a clean, well-maintained entrance rather than wet or dirty flooring.
Professional Carpeted Appearance
Microguard provides the appearance of a carpet entrance mat while offering commercial-grade construction.
Helps Manage Wet Footwear
The absorbent nylon face helps capture moisture during wet weather.
Helps Control Entrance Odours
The anti-microbial treatment is designed to help guard against micro-organisms associated with unwanted mat odours.
Suitable for Regular Cleaning
Because the mat is fully launderable, it can form part of a regular commercial cleaning programme.
Microguard Mats for Food Processing Areas
Food processing environments require carefully managed cleaning and hygiene procedures. Microguard can be used in suitable entrance and transition areas where dirt brought in on footwear needs to be controlled.
Captures Loose Soil
The high-twist nylon surface helps remove and trap loose dirt from footwear.
Anti-Microbial Treated Mat Surface
The carpet fibres have anti-microbial treatment designed to help protect the mat from microbial degradation and associated odours.
Washable Design
The mat can be professionally laundered or cleaned using carpet extraction equipment.
Part of a Wider Hygiene System
Microguard should be used alongside the site's normal cleaning, sanitising and hygiene procedures rather than as a replacement for them.
How to Clean Microguard Anti Microbial Mats
Regular cleaning is important because entrance mats collect dirt and moisture by design. Removing captured dirt allows the fibres to continue performing effectively.
Vacuum Cleaning
Use a vacuum cleaner regularly to remove loose dirt and debris trapped within the carpet face.
Carpet Extraction
A carpet extraction machine can be used when deeper cleaning is required.
Laundering
Microguard mats are fully launderable. Smaller compatible mats may also be suitable for washing-machine cleaning where the machine capacity allows.
Allow the Mat to Dry
After wet cleaning or laundering, allow the mat to dry correctly before putting it back into service.
Increase Cleaning During Wet Weather
During periods of heavy rain or increased foot traffic, clean the mat more frequently because it will collect dirt and moisture more quickly.
Microguard Anti Microbial Mat
Microguard combines a high-twist nylon entrance mat surface with permanently bonded anti-microbial treatment and a durable nitrile rubber backing, making it particularly useful for busy hygiene-focused environments.
Why Choose Microguard Anti Microbial Mats?
Microguard is a useful choice when a standard entrance mat does not provide the additional hygiene-focused features required for the environment. It combines dirt and moisture management with anti-microbial treated fibres, durable nylon construction and nitrile rubber backing.
Choose Microguard Anti Microbial Mats If:
- You need entrance matting for a hygiene-sensitive environment.
- You want a mat treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield™ technology.
- You need anti-microbial treatment permanently bonded to the carpet fibres.
- You want a durable high-twist nylon surface.
- You need good moisture absorption at the entrance.
- You want dirt to filter into the mat face rather than remain entirely on the surface.
- You need a moulded nitrile rubber backing.
- You want a mat that resists curling and cracking.
- You need certified slip resistance.
- You want fully launderable entrance matting.
- You need a mat for hospitals, schools, nurseries or care homes.
- You need entrance matting for hotels, restaurants or fitness centres.
- You want matting suitable for supermarkets or food processing environments.
- You want the reassurance of a 5-year guarantee.
