{"id":366,"date":"2012-03-26T03:00:48","date_gmt":"2012-03-26T03:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2012-03-12T15:01:43","modified_gmt":"2012-03-12T15:01:43","slug":"3-best-reasons-to-choose-waterhog-floor-mats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/3-best-reasons-to-choose-waterhog-floor-mats\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Best Reasons to Choose Waterhog Floor Mats"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"3<\/a> Waterhog mats<\/a> are a well-known industry leader and a popular choice among commercial facilities of most industries.\u00a0 But what makes these floor mats so effective?\u00a0 Our editorial team has assembled this introduction to Waterhog matting products to provide an inside look at one of the industry\u2019s most well known commercial floor mats<\/a>.\u00a0 For specific product information and application suggestions, please see the section below titled Editor\u2019s Pick:\u00a0 Top Waterhog Products<\/em>.\u00a0 Eagle Mat service representatives are also available to assist in product selection and consultation at 877-333-1018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reason #1:\u00a0 How they\u2019re made<\/strong><\/p>\n

Waterhog mats are made with a special type of thermoplastic polymer called polypropylene<\/em>.\u00a0 Polypropylene is an incredibly resilient material that is highly effective in cleaning and resilient to liquid spills.\u00a0 It is also weatherproof, making Waterhog mats a functional choice for both indoor and outdoor applications.\u00a0 For more information, readers may visit our article titled An Introduction to Polypropylene<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reason #2:\u00a0 How they look<\/strong><\/p>\n

Waterhog mats are available in a variety of surface textures that are superior in cleaning ability compared to more traditional entrance mats<\/a>.\u00a0 Perhaps the most well-known of these textures is the \u201craised nub\u201d pattern.\u00a0 As the name suggests, this surface pattern consists of horizontal rows of raised, crush-resistant nubs<\/em> that aggressively scrub at shoes as they pass over the surface.\u00a0 These nubs are spaced apart to allow dirt particles to drop down below the face of the mat, effectively trapping and controlling debris before it may enter the building.<\/p>\n

A second popular surface texture for Waterhog floor mats is the herringbone design.\u00a0 This design may be identified by rows of horizontal slats that line up from side-to-side.\u00a0 Like the more traditional nub pattern, the herringbone pattern has an aggressive touch that cleans effectively and features enough negative space between each diagonal slat to allow dirt to fall beneath the mat\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n

Reason #3:\u00a0 Functional finishing touches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arguably the best reason to choose a Waterhog product is for the added \u201cfunctional finishing touches\u201d the products have over simpler floor mats.\u00a0 For example, most Waterhog mats feature Water Dam technology that borders the mat and enables the retention of up to 1.5 gallons of water.\u00a0 Another core functional element includes a 100% Nitrile rubber backing for added slip resistance after application.\u00a0 Most excitingly, the Waterhog ECO line has introduced a full collection of products that are 100% eco-friendly.\u00a0 LEED project managers and other Earth-conscious businesses may turn to the Waterhog ECO line for a high quality sustainable product that also comes with LEED project credits.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Pick:\u00a0 Top Waterhog Products<\/h2>\n

Our editorial staff has hand-selected the following Waterhog products according to overall functionality and value:<\/p>\n