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Slips and falls are not good for business, and we think all business owners know this. But slips and falls aren’t just a liability to your business; they’re a danger to the public. That’s why you need some commercial floor mats!
Commercial floor mats do more than just prevent slips and falls; they can also help relieve leg fatigue, remove dirt and grime from the bottom of your shoes, protect your carpet and floors, and much more.
Fortunately, Swan Dust Control, a Canadian business with several locations across Ontario, has over seventy years of experience providing mat and mop solutions. We work with local providers to get enterprises the products they need.
Customized floor mats can be crafted to have individualized designs or messages for your business, but they’re more than just a statement piece. They provide invaluable reassurance that not only is your business protected, but your customers and employees are being cared for. Commercial floor mats eliminate several potential problems, from slips and falls to damage to the floors and leg/feet fatigue.
Well-manufactured mats with anti-slip technology improve safety, preventing accidents on slippery floors. This is essential, especially for Canadian businesses, which experience a variety of weather conditions throughout the year.
Commercial floor mats also trap dirt, dust, moisture, grime, etc., from shoes and the environment, preventing messes from spreading throughout the area. This keeps your business tidy.
Anti-fatigue mats are designed to help support the legs and feet of employees who stand for extended periods, eliminating the potential for physical fatigue or strain on the joints.
Commercial floor mats are essential for protecting the floor underneath, whether that includes regular flooring or carpet. This is especially important if you have heavy foot traffic coming in and out of the elements.
Practical use also includes adding aesthetic appeal; custom mats can be made with messages or logos to direct and delight customers. It makes a significant impact, especially on your entranceway.
Not only do commercial floor mats serve all the purposes, but you should also look at them as protection over your investments. As business owners, protecting yourself from legal liability and potential damage or injury ensures you won’t have unexpected and costly expenses.
As well, anti-fatigue mats don't just prevent employees from injuring themselves; they ensure their comfort and reassure them that they are valued members of your team. It’s a win-win!
Real talk: not every mat is going to work for every scenario. Different businesses have unique requirements when it comes to choosing a commercial floor mat, ranging from material needs, functionality, and stylistic preferences. So, how do you choose the best commercial floor mat for every area? Let’s explore that further.
Entranceway mats serve several purposes. For one, they protect the floor and carpet beneath them from customers and employees coming in and out. Not only this, but they prevent the potential for slips and falls, especially in the Canadian weather where people can be tracking in moisture from the outdoors.
Depending on your business, there could be debris and wetness that could cause accidents, so having a sturdy mat ensures limited risk. They also have the added perk of preventing the spread of dirt, grime, and other spoilage around the area.
This not only keeps your business clean, but it also prevents the potential for accidents or health hazards.
These are best for homes, offices, and commercial buildings.
Hey, standing for long hours is hard. In fact, The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety states that working in a standing position can cause sore feet, swelling of the legs, varicose veins, general muscle fatigue, lower back pain, stiffness, and more. Pain and discomfort is not only unpleasant for your employees, but it also doesn’t allow them to be as productive as they can be.
Anti-fatigue mats are designed for people who stand for extended periods of time - like restaurant workers, for example. These mats provide cushioning and support to the legs and feet, reducing fatigue on the legs, feet, and even the back by proxy. They have an ergonomic design and cushioned core, as well as slip-resistant technology to ensure maximum safety.
These are best for kitchens, cashier stations, and especially industrial workplaces.
Scraper mats are specifically designed to safely capture dirt and debris from the bottom of shoes, trapping it in a molded recess. This ensures that the surrounding area doesn’t get dirty. While other mats also prevent the spread of mess, scraper mats are built for the job.
Here are some of the top benefits for using scraper mats for your business:
Reduces Slipping Hazards: These commercial floor mats reduce the potential of slipping or sliding on dirt, debris, or moisture.
Keeps Floors Cleaner: Scraper mats are great for reducing the overall floor mess of your business.
Protects Flooring: Moisture and debris can cause floor damage, and scraper mats are specifically designed to capture both, keeping the floors beneath safe.
Decreases Cleaning Stress: By reducing the potential for mess, the less the staff stresses about cleaning up at the end of a shift. These mats allow you to limit cleaning requirements.
Improves Safety: Reducing moisture and debris eliminates the potential for slips and falls.
Avoids Water Damage: Scraper mats help prevent water from seeping into the floors, causing extensive damage.
These work great in warehouses, restaurants, gyms, and workshops.
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Businesses having style? That's an effortless way to make a sale. People trust those who look good - just like a person in a tailored suit, a stylish or decorative mat can make a world of difference. You can have decorative mats customized with colours and even your logo, making the maximum positive impression in entranceways and more. This adds a bit of character and spice to your business, showing your customers that you take things seriously and pay attention to detail.
Plus, even fancy rugs do their part by keeping dirt left behind by foot traffic contained. This gives you several benefits other than how great they look; they also have a practical function by absorbing moisture and capturing dirt and debris.
Like decorative mats, floor mats can be used to have a specific message or branding. They can even welcome your customers into your business! How cool is that?
These mats can be customized to provide directions to your customers, contain a product name (i.e., a rug outside of a coffee station that reads: coffee!), or a welcoming message and more. This helps direct your customers around your business, as well as welcoming them in. Let’s be serious: a warm welcome assures you that a business is happy to have you there, which is a near guarantee to make a sale.
These mats work in a myriad of businesses, from commercial, retail, and more.
OK, we’ve talked about the varieties and the perks… but which mat do you choose? In the best-case scenario, you should always speak with a professional who has the expertise to determine which product is going to work best for your business. However, there are several considerations:
Size
Material
Durability
Purpose
Maintenance
Safety Features
Aesthetics
Budget
Let’s dive deeper into some of these concepts. For more information, see Swan Dust Control’s website for more information.
Consider your business and the application of the mat. What features are most important to you? Is it dirt and moisture control? Is it easing the strain on your employees? Ensuring your business is slip-resistant? You need to ask yourself these particularly important questions before deciding on what commercial floor mat works for you.
Material plays a key role when it comes to how functional a mat will be for a business. There are coir mats, which are highly absorbent; there are rubber mats, which are durable and slip-resistant, fabric mats, which can be soft and decorative, and much more.
Where you place your mat is important - so is the size. That determines what mat is going to suit your business. If you have a smaller space - then buying a large, industrial-size mat doesn’t necessarily make sense. Likewise, trying to fill a large space with small mats is cumbersome and expensive. This is why we suggest talking to a professional in the industry before deciding.
Swan is committed to environmentally responsible cleaning and treatment processes. Our reusable mats and mops help minimize waste. We offer premium floor mat rental services to businesses across Canada, ensuring they have the products they need.
We are also proud members of the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the CSC Network buying group.
You can trust our products are guaranteed to provide maximum value and efficiency. Contact us today for the best commercial floor mat for every area.
While a rental floor mat is the best way to prevent dust from coming inside a building, some dust does make it inside and mixes with dust created from internal sources. Rental dust mops are of superior quality to alternatives such as disposable mops, purchased launderable mops, and brooms. Disposable mops are poorly constructed and are meant to be thrown away. Purchased, launderable mops cannot withstand commercial laundering, and home laundering cannot remove all of the dirt.
Some of the benefits of dust mops include:
The right sized mop, treated and regularly cleaned by Swan Dust Control, can eliminate up to 30% of the time mopping. Labour typically represents 90% of your cleaning costs.
Less airborne dust reduces cleaning required for off floor surfaces like fixtures, equipment and merchandise.
Where can Dust Mops Be Used?
If you have any further questions, feel free to give Swan a call and one of our Sales Representatives will be happy to help you!
It’s that time of year again when we’re starting to get hit with snow storms. Whether it’s freezing rain or lots of snow, this wet weather can make your business floors slippery and a potential tripping hazard. It is important to ensure your business is set up with proper matting to help prevent slips and falls. Furthermore, having mats and mops available to remove the salt stains off of your floors helps maintain a professional looking image. Why not give Swan a call for a free, no-obligation quote? They will help you determine what mats will work best for the high-traffic areas in your business. Plus, it takes a load off your plate as you will no longer have to spend a copious amount of time cleaning. Swan will pick up your soiled mats each service cycle and exchange with clean ones. The soiled items are brought back to our plant for professional cleaning. It’s as easy as that. Please see our video below for more information.
If you’ve been searching for a heavy-duty mat for your business, look no more! At Swan we carry Trak90 mats which feature extra-course nylon fibers blended with traditional nylon carpet fibers. This duo of fibers is designed to create excellent scraping and wiping action for maximum soil-stopping power. Some of the other features of this mat include:
Trak90s are perfect for entrances with high use of mobility equipment. Furthermore, it also stops ‘mat creep’ on low pile commercial wall-to-wall carpet.
Give us a call if you’d like one of our Sales-Representatives to provide a free quote.
Can you believe that summer is almost over? As much as we want to hold onto the warmer weather, we cannot avoid the inevitable change in seasons. Is your business prepared for the coming rain, colder temperatures and snow? With children returning to school and parents heading back to the office, there is bound to be more foot traffic through your doors. This of course, brings with it tracked in dirt and salt stains on your floors.
It is important to consider first impressions of your business and the safety of both your customers and staff. Swan Dust Control will place mats in the high traffic areas and entrances, so that any snow or dirt is captured by the mat before it’s even able to make a mess on your floors. Our Customer Service Representatives will stop by every two weeks and replace the dirty product with clean stock. This will not only protect your floors, but will reduce cleaning costs and wasted time that could be better spent with your customers. Call us today for a free, no-obligation quote from one of our Sales Representatives.
