PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED DUST CONTROL MATS: VERSATILITY MEETS VARIETY

Dust control mats don't just work effectively in a company's main entrance, but rather everywhere where dirt accumulates. They give a clear statement of corporate culture and improve any company's image.

The use of dust control mats — on a professional service basis — has become a standard requirement for every company in order to keep unwanted dirt at bay. Dust control mats help to present a company's premises in the most efficient and hygienic way. The areas of use are innumerable:

  • In front of coffee and soft drinks vending machines — to absorb moisture
  • In showrooms — to act as a barrier against dust and dirt
  • At the front office/reception — the "red carpet" is a company's "business card"
  • At the post office/bank counter — as a visitor's guide to the "line of discretion"
  • In kitchens/cafeterias — to reduce accidents and improve hygiene

By realising the enormous potential of these mats, costs can be cut in three ways:

  1. Floor coverings will be better protected. Maintenance costs will automatically be reduced: by using the rental mats on floors exposed to heavy use the risk of floor abrasion will be reduced.

  2. According to a study carried out by the E.T.S.A. throughout Europe, a company can save on average 14% of its cleaning costs and 44% of its cleaning time simply by using rental mats in the main entrance area.

  3. Employees can concentrate on the task at hand: no dirt caused by spilt tea/coffee or changing the toner in the printer/photocopying machine means no need for tiresome cleaning. No lasting stains on floor coverings which can only be removed by costly cleaning processes.

A new E.T.S.A. brochure, using simple illustrations, gives the possibility of visualising the multiple locations where mats can be placed in a company's premises.

Dust control mats are truly versatile. What is more, there is a wide selection available and these mats can be customised to meet individual requirements. A dust control mat printed with the company colours acts as a "business card" for visitors giving a good corporate image. Other advantages include accident prevention — giving customers, visitors and employees the feeling that their safety is well taken care of.

Mats are no exception to technical development: mats now exist that can absorb and hold twice as much fluid and dirt as their own weight. Using a reusable rental mat service guarantees an environmentally friendly process — low water consumption through optimised water-recycling processes, mild detergents, long lifetime.


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