In order to maintain cleanliness in rooms with high traffic, people often use a special antisplash mat. In an office, child care facility, hospital or residential building, such a product very effectively protects against ingress of dirt.
What is a mud mat
This coating is designed to remove street dirt from shoes. The outer part of the mat can be made of various materials. But the basis, having the form of a lattice, is usually made of high-quality rubber. It consists of large or small cells that can hold sand, dirt or snow. This mat is convenient to clean and wash.
Purpose of an antisplash rug
In addition to its main function - to protect the premises from dirt and snow, such a rug is also able to ensure the safety of visitors entering the building, thanks to its anti-slip properties.
This is especially true during the period of ice, when the probability of falls and injuries is very high. In addition, mud mats perfectly absorb foot noise, which is very important in rooms where a large number of people pass.
Types of rugs
There are several types of rugs , depending on their purpose:
- Large mesh dirt traps that can trap snow and large dirt. They are installed outside the building.
- Door mats with smaller cells installed in the vestibule, lobby or hallway, usually the entire width of the aisle.
They are effective against smaller fractions of dirt and debris, as well as moisture brought on the sole of the shoe, capable of holding up to 25% of the dirt that visitors bring on their shoes from the street. They are made with rubber filler and can be equipped with additional bristles. They have anti-slip effect. - Rubber-based entrance mats with pile filling, which successfully absorbs residual moisture and collects small particles of dirt. They represent the third stage of purification. The coating can be made of various materials, but preference is given to polyamide. Pile made of durable synthetics will provide the rug a long service life.
Rubber mat
This is the most practical option, perfectly retaining dirt and snow. The rubber antisplash mat has a cellular structure that does not allow dirt to spread throughout the room. He is not afraid of water, is not able to absorb odors, retains color for a very long time. Rubber provides tight adhesion to the floor surface, eliminates slipping. Such a rug can be equipped with brushes that are securely installed in the cells, forming a pattern or pattern. It is worth considering the fact that with their excessive use, the elasticity of the mat significantly decreases.
Such a rubber coating is usually used before entering the room, on flights of stairs and all kinds of descents. This provides an anti-slip effect.
The antisplash mat is placed in a special recess on the floor and secured with an aluminum profile. This mount allows you to extend its life and maintain its original appearance for a long period.
Modular rugs
Consisting of separate modules fastened together using special connectors, mud mats can be created in various sizes and shapes in minutes. The seams are almost invisible. This process is quite simple and does not require the involvement of specialists. The ability to quickly disassemble and assemble the mat greatly facilitates the process of cleaning dirt from under it - the rubber coating has a fairly large weight, so lifting it is not very convenient.
In addition, if any element is damaged, it can always be replaced. A variety of color solutions allows you to choose a mat for any interior.
Advantages of Rubber Coatings
Antisplash cellular mats made of high-quality material are resistant to all weather conditions. They are not afraid of temperature changes, are able to tolerate frost up to -40⁰ and heat up to + 60⁰. Therefore, in the climatic conditions of Russia, this is the most suitable option. The antisplash mat easily tolerates the effects of deicing reagents left by the soles of the shoes of people entering from the street. With prolonged use, it does not wear out and does not lend itself to deformation. Different in size and shape of the cells that make up the mat perfectly retain the snow and dirt brought from the street. Thanks to the presence of these cells, it is very easy to clean and tidy - just shake and rinse the rubber coating with any detergent. The spikes on the back provide an air gap between the product and the floor.
Rubber mats are the most economical and durable option to protect any room from street dirt. They do not require special care and are able to serve for a very long time.
Rubber mats
They are used indoors at the final stage of shoe cleaning, they serve not only as protection against dirt, but also perform a certain decorative function. The pile surface of such a carpet is created according to European technology from a special fiber that absorbs moisture and dirt perfectly, and the rubber base does not let it pass to the floor. Parquet, marble or other flooring at the same time receives additional protection against damage, since abrasive particles are trapped by the carpet. The rubber base tread allows the coating to hold onto any surface, preventing slipping.
It does not really matter which fiber the top of the product is made of. It is important that its base is rubber. The most common door mat is made of polypropylene pile. It is very easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner and for a long time retains its original appearance. By purchasing such a rug, you should look at the height of the pile. The higher it is, the more it has the ability to absorb moisture, while its surface remains dry and clean.
The rubber-based dirt mats with a nap cover retain their attractive appearance for a very long time, despite the absorbed dirt. However, sooner or later there comes a moment when they themselves will need cleaning. Without special equipment it is very difficult to do. Therefore, you have to seek help from companies engaged in the service of removable carpets.
A novelty in the field of protecting a house from dirt and dust are antisplash mats based on rubber, the surface of which is made of dissected microfiber. The basis of their action is the capillary effect. Just as plants absorb water, this dirt-resistant mat is able to draw in not only dirt, but also various microorganisms.
Application
Most often, the antisplash mat can be found in public buildings, where, in addition to its main function of protecting the premises from street dirt, it also carries a lot of additional ones. In preschool , this coating is also used to prevent the fall of young visitors with tremendous energy.
At various industrial facilities, rubber mats are used for more productive work, because they can reduce the fatigue of people working there, spending many hours on their feet.
In bathrooms and toilets, where the flooring is usually made of tiles, which is rather slippery, in order to exclude the possibility of injury, you just need such a rug.
In sheds, barns where pets are kept, a rubber antisplash mat helps to keep the room clean.
The cost of purchasing such a rug pays off in full due to the fact that saving time on cleaning. In addition, a floor covering protected from moisture and abrasive particles will last much longer.