Environmentally Friendly “Green” Mats - Waterhog ECO Floor Mats

An entrance floor mat is the first line of defense against contaminants and particles from entering your building. Our new line of Waterhog ECO floor mats not only removes dirt, debris and moisture while providing a safe walking surface, but also consists of virtually all recycled materials.

In addition to gaining valuable LEED certification points, our Waterhog ECO mats are Certified Green Products. To meet this strict standard, the surface material is made with 100% PET post-consumer recycled fiber, which is reclaimed from drink bottles. Additionally, the rubber backing consists of 15% post-consumer recycled tires.

The Waterhog ECO Premier Entrance Mats and the Waterhog Grand Premier ECO Mats are heavy-duty floor mats ideal for high-traffic locations. These Waterhog door mats have a unique diamond ridge pattern which effectively removes dirt and water from shoes. The water dam border holds moisture within its trenches and off of the floor. The rubber-reinforced surface, borders and backing give these Waterhog ECO mats superb durability and longevity.
Our Waterhog ECO entrance mats work well both indoors and outside. The surface of these door mats is anti-static, which allows them to dry quickly and helps prevent them from fading and rotting.
These Waterhog Eco mats can be cleaned by vacuuming. To remove dried mud and other stubborn debris, these floor mats may be hosed off and hung dry or cleaned with a shampoo or steam extractor.

Measuring for Recessed Aluminum Metal Grille Mats

Unlike conventional floor mats where one must only measure the length and width needed, Recessed Grille Mats require additional measurements in order to produce the mat to exactly fit the recess.

Besides the length and width, the depth of the recess is the most important factor. Not only will this measurement determine the correct type of mat, but will also greatly influence the price (as the recess gets deeper, more metal is neeeded to fill the space and thus the price increases). Because these inlaid metal mats are all made-to-order, measurements should be taken to within 1/8" to 1/16" and in multiple places, as recesses tend to lose their square/level construction over time.

Although not necessary, it is highly recommended that a frame be installed around the perimeter of the recess. This will help keep the mat from shifting and thus reduce the chance of damaging the surrounding floor and the chance of someone tripping. These frames coming in matching colors to the metal grille portion of these recessed floor mats. For existing recesses a Tapered Angle Frame should be specified; for new recesses/construction, a Level Base Frame should be used. The Tapered Angle Frame is secured to the recess floor with Tapcon cement screws. The Level Base frame is set when the concrete is poured and is held in place via metal channels forming a vice around the concrete.

Finally, all inserts fit into the grille portion of these recessed mats regardless of the size and depth. Inserts include heavy-duty carpet, vinyl, poured abrasive, abrasive inserts and metal.

How Effective are the Disposable Hygienic Urinal Mats?

Disposable Hygienic Urinal Mats are revolutionary anti-microbial bathroom mats that not only effectively prevent foul odors, but attack the root of the problem by eliminating bacterial growth. Even though these floor mats absorb and breakdown the urine, the surface of the mat remains dry.

One unique feature offered on these bathroom floor mats is the Time in Service Monitor. This small timer, located on the top right corner of the bathroom mat, tells you when the urinal mat was first put down and, therfore, when it's time to dispose of it.

Disposable urinal mats cost just pennies a day. Additionally, labor and cleaning costs can be reduced now that the cleaning staff will not need to spend as much time mopping and disinfecting these problem areas.

These anti-microbial mats adhere to any floor with double-sided sticky tape; they also have a slip-resistant backing and are ADA compliant.

What's the Difference between Gripper Backing & Smooth Backing?

Unlike many vinyl backed mats, rubber backed mats can be produced in two formats: smooth and with grippers (also known as kleets). A great example of such a product that is available with both options is the Deluxe Carpet Entrance Mats.

Smooth backed mats are ideal for hard surface including (but not limited to) stone, tile, marble, wood and cement. The smooth surface fully blankets these hard materials, which helps prevent the mat from moving or shifting. A smooth backing cannot, however, be used on a carpeted surface because there is nothing to grip the fibers underneath and the mat will have a tendency to move around.

When placing mats on a carpeted surface, a gripper or kleeted backing is the best option. These little "fingers" penetrate the carpet's surface and help hold the mat in place. Although there is no perfect solution for matting on top of carpet the grippers greatly reduce movement. Please note that although a smooth backed mat cannot be used on a carpeted surface, a gripper backed mat can be used on both hard and carpeted surfaces.

Why should I use Clean Room Sticky Mats?

Clean Room Sticky Mats are essential components of any sterile environment as they help keep such areas contaminant-free. These floor mats are laid down at the entrance and remove dirt, debris and other particles from the bottoms of shoes. Without such a product, laboratories, surgery rooms and even gymnasiums can easily become blemished and even tainted which, in turn, could ruin experiments or cause infection to an open body cavity.

Clean room mats are easy to use, maintain and dispose of. Each pad comes with 30 sheets of a polyethylene-coated surface. This compound is able to remove the fine contaminants from shoes but strong enough to prevent sticking to shoes and/or making them tacky. When it's determined that the sheet needs to be replaced, one can simply peel off the top layer; the next sheet is all ready to go. Because the sheets and pads are disposable simply discard in any receptacle. No hazard waste removal methods are required.

A new product, the Carpeted Clean Room Sticky Mat, offer both the benefits of a commercial-grade indoor/outdoor entrance mat with the tackiness of a Clean Room Sticky Mat. The front half of the floor mat is a Waterhog Classic Entrance Mat to remove the larger dirt, debris, water, salts and other contaminants. The back half of the floor mat is a clean room frame with accompanying pad. This ensures that the two mats act as one with a synergistic effect.