The COVID epidemic brought with it an unprecedented awareness of contamination control.
Historically footbath mats were used predominately by the agricultural and food processing industries to protect against food borne contaminates such as ecoli. Such industries have stringent guidelines on the proper use of footbath mats for maximum effectiveness.
As shoe sanitizing mats become more popular, more questions arise about proper use. It seems easy enough, you place your mat, pour in a sanitizing solution, walk through and you’re all sanitized! While this is ideal, there are many other factors that come into play with shoe sanitizing mats.
Important Factors:
The right material!
Not all rubber compounds are created equal. Cheap rubber mats will cost you more in the long term. These mats have more filler than actual rubber. Common fillers are used by manufacturers to cut costs. If you have purchased an ill-made sanitizing mat with cheap rubber and extra fillers; your mat may quickly deteriorate before it’s time. The solution itself may be breaking down the mat. If your solution is too strong, this can erode even the best made mats.
Solution!
The dilution of bleach to water is the most important factor when using a sanitizing mat. Per CDC recommendations, for a 500ppm- there needs to be a 1:100 dilution of household bleach. This ensures that no viruses or bacteria can enter your area!
Well what can we do to fix this?
Make sure you are using the right mat.
Whether in your home or workplace, what kind of shoes are you wearing? Do you need something sturdy for larger work shoes? Or do you need something in your garage to clean off your sneakers? Finding the right fit for you will maximize the efficiency of a sanitizing mat. Wearwell is proud to offer Standard and Tall capacity options for your environment.
Make sure you are using a proper dilution.
This isn’t a one size fits all! With differing sizes and shapes of mats, we want to make sure you have no worries against contaminations. Make sure to follow proper dilution rates based on CDC guidelines.
Follow the proper sanitization times.
According to the CDC, you need to stand in the solution for at least 1 minute to kill any contamination. Make sure to replace your sanitizing solution every 24 hours for most effectiveness.
Wearwell Will Help You Practice Proper Contamination Control
A sanitizing mat puts you one step closer to a clean and safe future. Wearwell can help you make a step in the right direction with varying options to fit your needs.
Contact us or call 888-413-7317 to learn more about footbath mats and find out which one is right for you.
