Healthcare facilities are always striving to improve, maintain and protect the safety and well-being of its visitors, patients, and staff. For these facilities their main focus is always keeping their interiors spaces hygienic, clean and sanitized. Floor care is a very important factor when it comes preserving the quality, cleanliness and safety of everyone. A dirty and messy floor can breed dust, bacteria, and other allergens if they are not maintained.
Here is how matting can benefit healthcare facilities and help them keep their interiors clean:
Entrance zone protection
Defining an entrance zone protection is very helpful when it comes to providing optimal security and cleanliness for a healthcare facility. One of the most common areas from where dirt and debris enters a healthcare facility is through the entrance. As much as 80% of the dirt and debris that enters a facility comes in through foot traffic. Investing in quality entrance matting can help prevent dirt and debris from spreading indoors especially with all the foot traffic during busy days.
Customized needs
Main entrances of hospitals and other healthcare facilities have the heaviest traffic volume. Facility managers can choose customized matting solutions for best results. Matting with heavier surface and quality backing is needed to provide greater durability and performance for busy areas. Medical facilities also have different kinds of patients, visitors and staff going in different directions once they enter the building. It is important to distinguish various kinds of traffic patterns before deciding which matting to opt for.
Reduces spread of germs
Protecting a healthcare facility or any business from germs, bacteria, and other pathogens is just as important as protecting is from any other harmful substance or threat. Installing great quality matting system helps capture dirt and debris at the entrance preventing its spread. Sweeping and mopping is a part of a daily cleaning routine, but it is not the only solution. Properly fitted matting prevents dust from spreading in the air. Additionally, a 3-Mat Entry System has been developed to reduce the amount of dirt, debris, moisture etc., from migrating into the common areas of a building.
Trapping dirt at the door
When dirt and debris enter the building, it can damage the floor whether it’s marble, wood, tile or any other material. Contaminants that come into the facility with constant foot traffic can spread easily and negatively impact the indoor air quality leading to more harmful effects. Good quality entrance matting can put a stop to dirt from spreading indoors. Matting helps trap dirt at the door helping the interior stay clean and hygienic.
Are you a healthcare facility manager or owner looking for the right matting? The Parliament Cleaning Group can help! Contact us today for your free estimate!