How Entrance Mats Can Leave a Great First Impression With Retail Customers

How Entrance Mats Can Leave a Great First Impression With Retail Customers

Whether online or in person, retailers get one chance to make a first impression with customers. And while plenty of business is now conducted through the internet, foot traffic remains the lifeblood of brick and mortar stores. And the feet that walk through a store’s front door represent potential dollars in a retailer’s pocket. But […]

Reduce Maintenance Costs with Entrance Mats

Reduce Maintenance Costs with Entrance Mats

Facility managers are frequently exploring ways to reduce maintenance costs with entrance mats. Did you know that an estimated 80 percent of debris brought into a facility is carried in by the bottom of shoes? In areas that experience a high amount of foot traffic, the amount of dirt, dust and debris being left over […]

Accident Prevention with Entrance Mats

Accident Statistics Every Gym Owner Should Know

Did you know that every year 2 million American workers get hurt badly at their place of work? A single workplace accident can leave a big impact on your business. A business owners’ responsibilities include facility maintenance and preventative measures. Between the medical bills, the lost productivity, all the workers’ compensation paperwork, the costs are […]

How to Keep Your Entrance Mats Clean

How to Keep Your Entrance Mats Clean

Entrance floor mats are the best way for a business to proactively avoid such accidents and liability claims. Intelligent use of outdoor mats and front door mats is the best way to increase safety. Moreover, these floor mat installations remind your guests that they are entering a clean and professional workplace that values visitor safety. Entrance mats are essential additions to […]

How to Choose the Perfect Floor Mat

How Eco-Friendly Floor Mats Can Boost Your Green Cred

If you’re new to commercial floor mats, there’s an art and a science to selecting the right ones. Essentially, you’ll want to consider the following: Where is the mat going? (or where should it be placed?) How much traffic will it get? What kind of traffic will it get? What type of dirt or water […]

The Differences Between Mats, Rugs, and Carpets

The Differences Between Mats, Rugs, and Carpets

Some people use the words “mat,” “rug,” and “carpet” interchangeably, while other people are not clear on exactly what the differences are—if any. We’re going to explain the differences to you here… Mats Mats are typically the smallest of the three, although there are giant mats, too. Mats are manufactured for a specific purpose, depending […]

What Are Heavy Duty Commercial Floor Mats?

The Differences Between Mats, Rugs, and Carpets

Heavy duty commercial floor mats are any of the commercial mats that are designed for high-traffic areas. “Heavy duty” just means the mats are designed and manufactured for hard use in commercial applications. These mats come in different categories, so let’s take a look at some of them. Entrance Mats These are all heavy duty […]

Best Floor Mats for Hotels

Best Hotel Floor Mats

The best hotel floor mats are high-performance mats at every entrance to the building that is at least four feet long. This is so important that the Green Building Council and the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system offer points just for having good-quality mats at the entrance. And think about it. Hotels […]

Who Is Liable for Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lots?

Is your business liable for that icy storefront sidewalk? Despite fluctuating temperatures, most businesses throughout the northeast and Midwest United States must battle snow, sleet, and ice accumulation. Winter precipitation reduces friction, creating a slip-and-fall nightmare even when temperatures hover above freezing. Not surprisingly, snow and ice management are top priorities for nearly every property […]

How to Create a Workplace Risk Assessment

How to Create a Workplace Risk Assessment

A Workplace Risk Assessment is a document that outlines what risks there are at your specific place of business, what problems those risks can create, what the probability is that something bad will happen, what you plan to do to mitigate the risk, and a follow-up section on how your plan is working or could […]