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How to clean a vinyl floor mat?

Shoes bring a large amount of dirt, moisture, and dust into the building, but did you know that floor mats prevent approximately 80% of dirt entering the building. Thanks to this, the floors throughout the building do not need to be cleaned as often.

There are many different types of floor mats – both in rubber and vinyl. If you want the floor mat to be very absorbent and withstand different weather conditions, we recommend a vinyl floor mat. A vinyl floor mat is soft, springy, wear-resistant, and stays in place well. In addition, it can withstand high temperature changes – even the cold winters of northern countries.

How to clean a vinyl floor mat?

Vinyl floor mats are thick and must not be washed in a washing machine, as the vinyl base may stretch. Vinyl floor mats are cleaned daily with wet and dry vacuum cleaners. Since the sand between the mat fibres wears the carpet the most, it is recommended to use a brush nozzle to clean the carpet properly. Pressure washers are also suitable for washing vinyl floor mats.

In addition, we recommend using the wet or dry Duplex carpet and floor washing machine for cleaning floor mats. Since the Duplex carpet and floor washing machine also removes loose dirt from the mat, it is not necessary to clean the mat beforehand with a vacuum cleaner, meaning you can save valuable working time.

How to choose a suitable cleaning agent?

When choosing a cleaning agent, make sure that it is designed specifically for cleaning textiles, because such cleaning agents do not leave sticky residues on surfaces. One excellent product to wash the floor mat with is the eco-labelled intensive cleaner Kiehl Rivas.

It is an excellent, universal, and quick-drying cleaning agent, which is particularly suitable for washing textile floor coverings.
It does not contain bases, acids, surfactants, or enzymes that would stick to the surface.
Unscented cleaning agent – fragrances can cause allergies.
When drying, Kiehl Rivas turns into a powder, meaning it is possible to easily vacuum out the residue.

Solett and All in one floor mats keep the floor clean and dry

In the Puhastusimport product range, you can find high-quality and durable Solett and All in One vinyl floor mats, which have good absorbency and keep the floors clean and dry even in the dirtiest and rainiest weather. Solett and All in One floor mats are thick, heavy, they will not wrinkle or roll, and they are very weatherproof.

The Solett floor mat absorbs moisture well and keeps entrances and vestibules clean and dry and thereby protects the floor surface.