BUYING RUBBER MATS & FLOORING

LOBBY AND ENTRANCE

A report into the costs of cleaning, carried out by the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, showed that a business can spend up to £50,000 a year on the removal of soil and dirt tracked into a building (based on 500 working in a building 5 days per week). Our large range of entrance and lobby mats is perfect for customers to wipe their shoes on, keeping dirt and moisture from entering your venue.

Entrance mats are great for absorbing liquid on footwear whilst providing an attractive addition to lobbies and receptions. Available in a variety of colours, the microfibre mats from COBA can be used in any cafe, hotel, restaurant or bar. Jantex entrance mats are also designed to help keep your floors clean: these anti-slip, machine washable mats are designed for use in any venue, from schools and healthcare institutes, to restaurants and hotels.

Features to look for:

• Helps prevent dirt and mess entering your venue
• Dries shoes to prevent slipping
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Long life
• Attractive design to suit your lobby and reception

When cleaning fabric entrance mats, you must first ensure all dust is removed by scrubbing with a hand brush. If you have a machine washable entrance mat, putting it in the wash with towels can actually help to clean it more efficiently. The towels act as scrubbing brushes during the wash cycle and help to remove stubborn dirt and stains.

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BARS

Having rubber matting behind bars is crucial to keeping your bartenders comfortable and productive, as well as safe. As the name suggests, anti-fatigue matting acts as suspension for joints such as ankles, knees and hips, reducing walking impact and helping to relieve joint stress. This comfort and practicality is crucial for areas that are in constant use, such as busy bars or behind counters. Consider the thickness of the matting you want when purchasing, as a thicker mat can be more expensive, but offers greater comfort over long periods.

Most anti-fatigue matting is slightly raised from the ground and comes with holes for drainage, which is also extremely useful at drinks service stations and bars. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 90% of slip accidents in public buildings occur on wet floors, therefore an effective and quality matting system is integral to the safety of your staff and customers.

Features to look for:

• Slip resistance
• Anti-fatigue joint relief
• Thickness
• Bevelled edges for use with carts
• Easy to clean

KITCHEN - FOOD PREPARATION

Kitchen mats need to be robust, safe and easy to clean. Rubber fatigue mats with grease-resistance are essential in areas where there is the chance of grease splashing onto the floor. Grease-resistance is important to reduce the chance of chefs and kitchen staff slipping.

The COBA kitchen mats offer joint relief, with a thick anti-fatigue design as well as slip and grease resistance, making them ideally suited for use in kitchens. Made from 100% nitrile, this robust mat offers superior grease-resistance to keep staff safe.

Features to look for:

• Slip resistance
• Grease-resistance
• Anti-fatigue joint relief
• Drainage
• Easy to clean

Some mats, such as the fingertip entrance mats from COBA, can be damaged by harsh chemicals and cleaning equipment, so be sure to take extra care when cleaning your rubber flooring and mats. Light detergents such as washing up liquid or all purpose cleaner are great for cleaning rubber mats. However greaseproof matting may need a tougher clean, which can easily be achieved by scrubbing brushes and even pressure washers.

KITCHEN - SINKS AND WASHING AREAS

Areas in kitchens where grease is not present can still benefit from rubber matting, adding a layer of comfort and support for staff. Anti-fatigue mats that are used behind bars are also ideally suited to use in walk-in freezers, storage rooms and at sinks and washing stations, allowing staff to work in comfort. Having a protective mat also helps to protect the floor from scratches and marks from dropped utensils and kitchenware.

The COBA non-slip kitchen mat is the perfect mat for these areas, offering an easy to clean, slip-resistant mat that reduces the stress on joints and makes working easier.

Features to look for:

• Slip resistance
• Anti-fatigue joint relief
• Drainage
• Easy to clean

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SHOWER & LOCKER ROOMS

Our coloured flexi-tiles from COBA are available in multiple colours and are made from tough PVC, allowing them to be easily cleaned. They offer a comfortable floor for walking on and feature holes for water drainage, giving them increase slip-resistance. These 30cm x 30cm tiles can also be used to line bar shelves to create a grippy surface that reduces the chance of smashed drinks or glassware.

Features to look for:

• Slip resistance
• Anti-fatigue joint relief
• Drainage
• Easy to clean
• Bevelled edge for use with trolleys and carts
• Interlocking design

Visit our selection of rubber tile matting and create your own flooring combination.

Buying Guide: For further information, see our locker room design buying guide

SHELVING & WALKWAYS

Using slip-resistant materials on shelving is essential to keeping bottles and glasses secure, as well as making shelves easy to clean and maintain. The fine ribbed rubber matting from COBA can be cut down to suit any sized shelf or walk way, and can also be used in vans to stop food and equipment from sliding around, as well as making it easy to clean.

Features to look for:

• Slip resistance
• Water resistance
• Easy to clean
• Thickness