Top reasons business owners enroll in a matting program.
- “91% of shoppers select a store to shop in because of its appearance” (Progressive Grocer).
- Up to 80% of dirt is brought in on people’s feet. (ISSA)
- Removing one pound of dirt can cost you up to $600. (ISSA)
- “A dollar spent keeping soil out of a building will save 10 dollars in removing the soil once it’s inside” (Cleaning & Maintenance Management).
- Without entrance matting, 1,500 people can remove 42% of the finish from the floor (3M).
- 30% of dirt tracked into a building is trapped within the first 3 feet of a typical mat. 85% of dirt gets trapped within a typical 15 foot mat. (ISSA).
- Flooring material, floor hazards, or improper maintenance accounts for approximately 50% of slip-and-fall accidents (NFSI).
- Productivity drops by 33% for a person standing 8 hours on a concrete floor. Standing on an anti-fatigue mat increases productivity by 20-50% (OSHA).
- Twelve times as much dirt is tracked in during wet weather conditions than dry weather conditions (field tests conducted by BST Laboratory over an 11-month period).
- Proper matting keeps entrances dry and prevents mold.
- Maintenance mats can save: premature carpet replacement, excessive maintenance (stripping, waxing, and replacement) on hard surfaces, excess mopping during inclement weather.
- ”We estimate that only about 10% of the dirt is removed from mats with a vacuum cleaner” (Georgia State University Test)
- Studies show that one square yard of commercial grade carpeting can accumulate one pound of dirt over a week period and up to twice as much during inclement weather. (International Sanitary Supply)
- 9 out of 10 system failures are caused by dirt and dust. (Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service)
- When consumers were asked, “What is the first thing you look at when judging cleanliness?” the most popular response was “Floors” (CDI Research)
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified new buildings are required to have a rental mat program.
- Mat recycling is available which contributes to the sustainability of the environment.
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