Maintenance Instructions for 3300 Tough Rib Mat, DCM3600 Dust Control Mat,
LD969 Laundry Mat & RG9200 Premier Water Absorbent Mat (Premier Grade Roll Mat)

The cleaning and maintenance instructions below are recommended to uphold the appearance and effective performance of the product.


1) Preventative Maintenance:

We strongly recommend installing and maintaining entrance matting (preferably permanently installed) at all outdoor entrances (20-30 linear feet for major entrances; less for infrequently used entrances) because around 90% of all dirt in a building comes in on footwear. Doing this will improve indoor air quality, reduce flooring maintenance costs, and lengthen the life of your interior floors.


2) Furniture Protection:

Protect flooring from damage by furniture by using the proper glides, casters, and/or floor protectors. Prevent damage by wheeled furniture, appliances, dollies, pallet jacks and etc by using wheels or casters that are appropriate for the load being carried. When moving very heavy objects across the floor, even if they are on wheels, it is recommended to cover the floor with plywood or hardboard panels to prevent indentations, scratching or other damage to the floor.


3) Routine Cleaning:

• Vacuum cleaning using a commercial brush vacuum cleaner.
• Removing dirt/debris is most effective on dry matting.
• Recommendations for vacuum frequency of
  - Heavy foot traffic/soiling (1 Time per day)
  - Light foot traffic/soiling (2 Times per day)
  - Occasional foot traffic/Minimal soiling (1 Time per week)

4) Deep Cleaning:

• Vacuum matting and remove any dirty spots.
• Deep clean matting using the Hot Water Extraction method.
• Extraction cleaning method removes deeply embedded soils and should be performed as needed, based on the traffic and soil levels.
• Best results and quickest dry times can be easily achieved with a commercial truck-mounted steam extraction machine.
• When clear water is obtained during the extraction process, the dirt has been removed from the carpet matting.
• Recommendations for deep cleaning frequency of
  - Heavy foot traffic/soiling (2 Times per year)
  - Light to Medium foot traffic/soiling (1 Time per year)

5) Spot Removal:

• Remove spills and spots as soon as possible after they occur.
• Remove solid components using a scoop of cleaning liquids with a clean white cloth or tissue paper.
• Always treat the spot with a clean damped cloth.
• Always work towards the middle of the spot, in the direction of the mat pile.
• Pat on the marked spot, do not rub; Let the spot dry then vacuum the treated area.
• Call in a cleaning expert for dried or hardened spots, who can prevent the carpet from getting damaged by using the right product.

6) Gum Removal:

• Excess chewing gum should be scraped off with a standard putty knife.
• Chewing gum residues may require the use of a citrus-solvent based spot remover from your local janitorial supplier.

7) Ice Melt Removal:

• To prevent ice melt build-up, vacuum periodically throughout the day when ice melt method is being used.
• Follow the 'deep cleaning' method instructions in section 4 above to remove ice melt residue.