{"id":119,"date":"2011-09-07T02:53:16","date_gmt":"2011-09-07T02:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2011-09-06T19:06:38","modified_gmt":"2011-09-06T19:06:38","slug":"kitchen-matting-5-tips-for-safety-and-functionality-in-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/kitchen-matting-5-tips-for-safety-and-functionality-in-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Matting: 5 Tips for Safety and Functionality in the Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Kitchen<\/a>Kitchen mats<\/a> are an absolute must-have for restaurants, hotels, and other commercial properties that have a fully function kitchen area and staff.\u00a0 These heavy-duty floor mats perform a variety of functions that increase safety and functionality in cooking, food preparation, and storage areas.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, kitchen matting<\/strong> is simple and cost-effective to apply.\u00a0 Property owners may effectively retrofit their kitchen and food service areas with kitchen floor mats<\/strong> with very little investment of time or money.<\/p>\n

Eagle Mat and Floor Products<\/strong> has assembled this easy-to-follow guide to help property owners and managers consider the benefits of well-planned kitchen mat<\/strong> installation.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Kitchen Mats<\/h2>\n

1. Food debris and moisture management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Effective food debris and moisture management is the first benefit of kitchen floor mat installation.\u00a0 Kitchen mats are made of commercial grade 100% Nitrile rubber and are embossed with deep surface textures.\u00a0 This creates an ideal landscape to capture food,\u00a0 liquids, and other debris that invariably accumulate during hours of operation.<\/p>\n

2. Provide drainage in wet areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many kitchen mats are manufactured with spaces that facilitate drainage.\u00a0 These mats are designed for use in areas that experience mild to heavy liquid spills or moisture accumulation.\u00a0 Generally, two different drainage styles are offered:\u00a0 circular holes and horizontal slats.\u00a0 Mats with circular drainage holes are perfect for areas where light to moderate liquid accumulation is experienced.\u00a0 Over-sized horizontal slats, on the other hand, provide superior drainage in most instances and are best applied in areas where heavy liquid spills are common.<\/p>\n

3. Line shelves to prevent tray, plate, or glass slippage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most think of only floors when considering kitchen matting<\/strong>.\u00a0 However, kitchen matting is for more than just floor spaces!\u00a0 Rubber matting products may also be used to line shelves, drawers, and counters in food preparation areas.\u00a0 This creates a textured surface that prevents slippage, breakage, and moisture accumulation.<\/p>\n

The Kleen-Rite Rubber Runner Mat<\/a> is leading product for such applications.\u00a0 At just 3\/32\u201d thick, this product is easily trimmed to neatly fit along most surface areas.<\/p>\n

4. Protect freezer floors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Freezer floors need protection because they are continually exposed to frigid temperatures and heavy objects.\u00a0 Heavy-duty freezer mats<\/a> are your best bet in protecting concrete freezer floors from cracking and chipping over time.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, rubber matting adds traction to these icy environments!<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Facilitate cart traffic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kitchen carts are instrumental in maintaining operational proficiency.\u00a0 Kitchen mats are now available in low-profile thicknesses that facilitate cart traffic over smooth, slippery, or uneven floor spaces.\u00a0 These special mats offer the very same traction and drainage benefits as ordinary mats, but their thin profile promises to keep carts rolling smoothly throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Pick:\u00a0 Eagle Mat recommends the Knob Top Kitchen Mat<\/a> for use in areas where cart traffic is common.<\/p>\n

Kitchen Matting on Eaglemat.com<\/h2>\n

Eagle Mat and Floor Products<\/strong> proudly represents over 30 years in commercial matting and property management products.\u00a0 Our selection of kitchen floor mat<\/a> products includes the industry\u2019s most advanced products at competitive prices.\u00a0 Be sure to visit our Floor Runners \/ Roll Goods<\/a> section to browse kitchen mats in rolls of 75\u2019 or more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>

Kitchen mats are an absolute must-have for restaurants, hotels, and other commercial properties that have a fully function kitchen area and staff.\u00a0 These heavy-duty floor mats perform a variety of functions that increase safety and functionality in cooking, food preparation, and storage areas.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, kitchen matting is simple and cost-effective to apply.\u00a0 Property owners […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[107,55],"tags":[111,114,108,110,109,115,113,112],"yoast_head":"\nKitchen Matting: 5 Tips for Safety and Functionality in the Kitchen | Eagle Mat Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/kitchen-matting-5-tips-for-safety-and-functionality-in-the-kitchen\/\" 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