Who doesn’t want to live and work in a clean space? With today’s hustle and bustle lifestyles, finding time to do any cleaning is a challenge - particularly floor cleaning. More dirt, dust, and potentially harmful microorganisms are carried on our shoes than we often realize.
One proven solution used for years in healthcare facilities is tacky mats, also known as cleanroom or sticky mats. They have a long track record for fighting the spread of microorganisms at the floor level.
These sticky entranceway mats not only trap invisible microbes but clearly visible dirt and debris. That’s why the use of tacky mats has become increasingly popular.
HOW THEY WORK
Tacky mats are made up of multiple sticky sheets, each one numbered. These are placed at interior doors and entrance ways to stop dirt, dust, debris, and contaminants from making their way into cleaner areas. When someone passes through an entrance, they first step on the mat. The tacky surface traps any dirt or contaminants before it can be tracked into other areas. The bottom of the mat has a stronger adhesive to hold the mat in place when in use.
Each sheet can be used repeatedly until it’s full and no longer sticky. At that point, the sheet can simply be peeled off to expose a fresh new one. The sheets are individually numbered to monitor usage and the time for replacement.
At Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities have to be especially vigilant in their cleaning protocols. Every aspect of the environment has to be considered for the health of patients under care. Tacky mats are often used to capture airborne particles, indoor allergens and improve overall air quality. Medical environments also use tacky mats to help control the spread of microorganisms that may be carried in on shoes. All forms of prevention are essential when it comes to a patient’s health, and tacky mats play an important role.
At Home
Sweeping and vacuuming is a never-ending chore that no one wants assigned to them. Using tacky mats at home can be a lifesaver, especially in households with pets or young children who track in dirt and debris from outside. Place a tacky mat at the garage or covered patio entrance to trap dust, grass clippings or typical household debris before it makes its way inside. Another effective use for tacky mats is at the doorways of workshops and hobby areas to trap sawdust and other particles that accumulate during DIY projects.
At Camp Sites
Camping is an excellent way to connect with nature, but it also means keeping the outdoors from making its way indoors. Camping should be fun, not work. Placing a tacky mat at the entrance of your camper or RV will significantly reduce the amount of dirt, grass, and anything else that can be tracked inside, making your camping experience more enjoyable and hygienic.
At Work
In business, a professional impression matters. For office spaces that have adjoining operations, tacky mats are especially effective in maintaining that impression. Even the cleanest of operations can have residual dust and dirt on the floors. Employees walking from operations into office areas are unknowingly bringing their work with them. Placing tacky mats at office entrances protects carpeted floors and reduces the need for early replacement or deep cleaning.
BENEFITS OF TACKY MATS
Improved Cleanliness: Tacky mats effectively trap dirt, dust, and debris, preventing them from spreading across floors and surfaces.
Reduced Allergens: By capturing airborne particles, tacky mats can help reduce indoor allergens and improve air quality.
Easy to Use: Tacky mats require no power source or maintenance. Once a layer gets dirty, you can simply peel it off to reveal a fresh adhesive sheet.
Cost-Effective: Tacky mats before entry means less cleaning after. Compared to the labor, time and costs of cleaning, tacky mats are relatively inexpensive and offer long-lasting benefits.
Health and Safety: In medical environments, tacky mats contribute to infection control and play an important role in maintaining patient health.
Taking a Proactive Approach to Cleaning
Continually cleaning up tracked in dirt and debris is something no one wants to deal with. Tacky mats trap all of it before it has a chance to enter. From homes to healthcare facilities, offices and beyond, these simple adhesive mats are an effective way to keep spaces cleaner and healthier.
NOT ALL TACKY MATS ARE CREATED EQUAL
When purchasing tacky mats, it’s important to purchase from a reputable source. Tacky mats made using lesser quality film can tear before the sheet is peeled off completely. Quality tacky mats like those offered by Wearwell have more durable sheets that resist tearing and pull off intact. Wearwell offers a variety of sheet counts and sizes in a choice of white or blue. A case of 4 mats ranges from 120 – 240 total sheets for weeks or even months’ worth of cleaning.
Prevention today saves cleaning tomorrow! Find tacky mats and other flooring solutions at Wearwell.
