Foam floor mats are ideal for use in trade show booths, schools, offices, retail stores, and residential spaces. And while foam floor tiles offer a lot of benefits, like durability, flexibility, and easy installation, they need to be properly cleaned and taken care of. So let’s explore a few tips for caring for foam floor mats.
Don’t use harsh chemicals: While you may think to use bleach or another strong cleaning solvent to rid the mats of germs and bacteria, using high pH products can significantly damage the materials. Instead, consider using a mild soap or detergent. Using a mild soap with hot water will ensure the mat is clean, remove grease and oil, and won’t cause any harm to the mats. So make sure you have the right cleaning supplies available.
Vacuum or sweep regularly: Interlocking floor mats can gather quite a bit of debris as they’re used. Crumbs, dirt, dust, and other debris can easily accumulate on these mats pretty quickly if they’re used often. And while you don’t have to clean the mats with soap and water every single day, you should sweep or vacuum the mats pretty regularly. Doing this will effectively remove any debris on the mats that have built up, but make sure not to use the spinning brush roller, as it can remove the surface finish of the mats.
Give the mats time to dry: After you clean the mats with soap and water, you should always leave the mats out to dry. Do not use the mats immediately after cleaning them, as they can be slippery when wet. Additionally, you should not roll the mats up after they’re cleaned — rolling mats up when they’re wet or damp can lead to mildew growth. So after the foam floor mats have been cleaned, simply leave them out to dry. Letting them sit overnight is always a good idea.
It’s important to properly clean and care for your foam mats in order to keep them in good shape. Following these simple tips will help you care for your mats as best as possible.