Portakabin Improves Temporary Classroom Cleanliness with Heavy‑Duty Site Cabin Mats

• Problem

  Nick from Portakabin was overseeing the installation of site cabins being used as temporary classrooms on a new school development site. Due to the nature of the environment — a busy building site with high student footfall — dirt and debris were consistently being tracked from the outdoor walkways into the classrooms, creating cleanliness challenges and raising safety concerns for both staff and students.

• Solution

  Portakabin chose Heavy‑Duty Site Cabin Mats from First Mats to place inside the temporary classrooms’ entrance ways. These mats are designed for demanding construction environments, with absorbent fibres and a textured surface that captures significant amounts of dirt, moisture and debris right at the door, helping to maintain cleaner cabin floors.

• Results

  The implementation of the Heavy‑Duty Site Cabin Mats led to a marked reduction in dirt being brought into the cabin interiors. This not only improved the overall cleanliness of the temporary classrooms, but also significantly lowered the ongoing cleaning costs associated with carpets and surfaces. The mats contributed to creating a cleaner and safer environment for both students and staff during the project’s duration.