Another important factor in a green floor care program
Another important factor in a green floor care program is the proper use of entrance mats. It is estimated by the ISSA that it costs $600 to find and remove one pound of soil after it has entered a building. Stopping soil by using mats concentrates soil in a local area making it easier and less expensive to remove. Stopping soil from reaching floors also reduces the need for extensive chemical cleaning, striping and refinishing. Encourage building owners to use high quality mats made of a material that will trap and hold soil, water and other contaminants. Mats with a bi-level construction provide an upper level for walking and a lower level that traps soil and water. Mats should be slip resistant so they do not move around on the floor. As with the other parts of a green cleaning program, you need to train your building cleaning service employees on the proper way to clean mats.
