How to use Anti-Static Wrist Straps
Technicians regularly use anti-static wrist straps when they are building computers. They are also commonly used in conjunction with Anti-Static Mats. These wrist straps are also commonly referred to as ground bracelets and ESD wrist straps, which is something you have probably seen if you watch YouTube tutorials. Anti-Static wrist straps are necessary to ensure that the difference in voltage between the computer and your body is balanced, preventing any potentially damaging Electrostatic Discharges from happening. These wrist straps are used in any activity whereby there is electrostatic discharge. You want to avoid this as much as possible, as even the smallest amount of ESD could cause irreparable damage to your electrical components or hardware, rendering them useless. The last thing you want...
What is Coir Matting?
In a world where we all want to be greener, coir matting is the ideal solution for environmentally friendly entrance matting and flooring. Coir is a natural, sustainable material that is biodegradable. While it is a biodegradable product, its strength and durability mean that it is a long-lasting material that serves many uses and is used for floors and entranceways. What are coir mats? While you may not have heard of the term coir matting, you will likely have seen them across homes and businesses as you cross the threshold. Coir mats are commonly used for entranceways and porches. With short, tough bristles, coir matting helps to dry shoes and remove dirt before entering the premises. Typically, coir matting is brown in...
Fire Resistant Matting
Fire-resistant matting is an often overlooked but essential part of fire safety in any building. Most floor mats are made from materials which are not fireproof, meaning that in the event of a fire, they can quickly become fuel for the flames. Fire-resistant matting is made from materials designed to resist ignition and self-extinguish in the event of a fire. This means that they can help to prevent the spread of fire and reduce the amount of damage caused by a fire. Although Fire-Resistant Matting is not mandatory for all areas in the UK, specific laws, legislations and guidelines urge landlords, councils and housing associations to enforce improved fire safety practices across the entire building. Fire-resistant mats are available in many sizes and styles to...
Mats for Caravan and Campsites
When the weather is good, the great British countryside is truly unbeatable. Perhaps that’s why in 2015, 15.39 million camping and caravan trips were taken in the UK (Source: Great Britain Tourism Survey), with many holidaymakers making more than one trip away per year. But with over 3,000 Caravan and Camping Sites in the UK, the facility owners need to make sure that their sites and facilities provide the highest standards to keep customers coming back every year. Using high-quality floor mats can help campsite owners to make the right impression for their guests and improve safety in all areas, including reception areas, wet rooms and play areas. Our buying guide below offers a selection of excellent floor mats that we believe...
How to Clean Door Mats
When was the last time your door mats were given a good clean? A week ago? A month ago? Or maybe longer? Door mats are our first line of defence for keeping our floors clean and dry, yet many of them get neglected, making them less effective at doing their job. Putting time aside to clean door mats may feel like a hassle, but having a clean and effective mat will help keep your flooring and other mats looking spotless by keeping dirt and grime away. So, a clean door mat means time and money saved in the long run! How to clean Door Mats For most door mats, regular dry vacuuming will remove most of the dirt and dust...
Wheelchair Friendly Door Mats
In 2010, the Equality Act came into force, ensuring that all businesses make reasonable adjustments for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities to access their premises unimpeded. This includes providing ramps over or around stairways, improving signage and removing heavy doors that are too difficult to open. Entrance Matting can also be a problem for wheelchair users as unsuitable matting makes accessing a building much more difficult. Many commercial grade mats have thick rubber backings that can increase the height of the mat to 14mm or more, and some don't have flush or bevelled edging, which blocks wheels. The materials or type of mat can also make access more difficult if they are too soft for the wheels to roll over...
The Best Door Mats for Winter
As we move away from the warmth of summer towards the approaching winter, you may have noticed some familiar changes. The days are getting shorter, there’s frost on the car windscreen, and the trees have shed most of their leaves. What you may also have noticed is the water and dirt trailing through the entrances as people come and go from your home or workplace. It can be a real chore to try and keep on top of this mess, but when using door mats that work well in winter, you can trap most of the dirt and water at the door keeping your home or workplace clean and safe. Winter Door Mats Top Tip: To maximise the protection from the...
What are Swarf Mats?
Swarf Mats are a type of industrial floor matting designed to capture debris from machining and production processes whilst providing a safe and comfortable working area for the user. Many different matting products are available on the market, which can be used for many different purposes or in different environments. Swarf Mats, on the other hand, exist for a very specific reason. Swarf is the debris that is produced from a machining or finishing process. In a workshop, for example, lathes will spin metal into the correct shape creating lots of tiny flakes of metal that are flung in several directions, including the floor. The purpose of the Swarf Mat is to create a safe, comfortable standing area for an operative...
Are Anti-Fatigue Mats Required by Law?
There are many reasons to use anti-fatigue mats in your workplace. They reduce the fatigue effects from standing in one place for too long whilst reducing the slip risks; they can capture swarf from machines and prevent dirt from entering a clean area. The benefits are undeniable, but are anti-fatigue mats required by law? If logic is what ensures that employees have adequate chairs to sit on, then it should also be enough to convince employers to provide anti-fatigue mats. Currently, in England and Wales, there is no legal obligation for employers to provide anti-fatigue mats to their employees. It’s also worth remembering, however, that there is also no law preventing employers from supplying workers with upturned cardboard boxes instead...