Easier, greener cleaning
June 1st 2008 Diversified technology
company 3M's, Nomad
Modular Matting System can
reduce the costs associated
with cleaning and make the
process greener.
80% of the dirt that is
found in a building is
walked in on the soles of
shoes. When it rains, that
dirt level is multiplied by a
factor of 10
It costs around £900 to
clean up one kilo of dirt and
if not cleaned up this dirt
degrades other floors in the
building which could mean
they need replacing 30%
sooner
The costs and chemicals
associated with cleaning up
this dirt, do not lend
themselves to the 'green
cleaning' image. Furthermore
the environmental and
financial cost could be easily
minimised by suitable,
durable, quality matting –
one that retains dirt and
moisture from the shoes
that walk over it. The
sustainable way is to make
sure matting in the entrance
grabs hold of as much dirt
and moisture as possible to
stop it from being walked
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