Clearly, I have the sense of humor of an 8-year-old. I can’t help myself.
All joking aside, mats are important for safety, cleanliness, and branding. Personal injury is a serious concern for facility managers. In 2016 it was reported that falls are the number one cause of injury for all age groups over the age of 25, with 800,000 falls per year resulting in a stay in the hospital. Thousands of those falls happen in entrance ways to commercial properties. CDC statistics indicate that the medical cost for these fall injuries tops out at $34 billion every year, with hospital costs amounting to two-thirds of the total. These numbers aren’t meant to depress you, but rather put in perspective, the cost of matting vs. the risk.
When selecting floor mats for your commercial property you have options, aside from simply a floor covering.
- Comfort or Anti Fatigue (best for kitchens, chefs, cash registers at check out counters, and assembly lines). These mats are designed for those who mostly stand at work for long periods of time. Their purpose is to ease stress from legs and backs. Pictured below, are scrape mats, which means they are particularly efficient at removing dirt and grime from shoes, which is a safeguard to preventing slipping. These mats are also available without the “scraper” feature (the holes).
- Carpet and entrance mats are important for safety and set a welcoming tone to your business. These mats can be used in entrances, elevators, and hallways. Entrance mats are typically in view of your customers, and therefore we suggest you choose a color and size that compliments your space. Also, based on the season or your geography (and the mat placement, outdoors or inside the foyer) a scraper mat may be a wise choice. A carpet protection mat is the best choice to protect your flooring or to use seasonally to help trap dirt before it enters your space.
- Industrial and Specialty Floor Mats are best used in high voltage areas like control panels, fuse boxes, and heavy machinery or General maintenance applications. They are also good for Weight rooms, locker rooms, and pools.
- Customized Mats are a favorite at Milhench. We can put your logo and your color scheme onto a custom carpet especially for your business. Welcome your customers in style.
Which mat is best for your facility depends upon your geography and type of business. A mat for the kitchen will be different than a mat inside the entrance of a busy commercial property with lots of foot traffic. Be mindful, are people distracted when entering your building? Are they thinking of their To Do List or are many visiting your building among the elderly? Is the mat large enough for the area and is it designed for the function of the space?
At Milhench Supply we offer many kinds of matting, logo, or customized mats (this may feel like a splurge, but really it is a great way to promote your branding, ask us about pricing), custom sizes, matting in tile form, please connect with us to discuss the best option for your business. Remember, investing in entryway matting can improve your building’s safety and help keep your customers healthy.
There is still time left to be a part of the savings with our Early Buy special on Ice Melt, contact us and let us help you supply your business.