When it comes to physical safety, you can never be too careful or prepared – which is why it is always better to invest in precautions before an incident occurs, rather than after. While WaterHog Mats may be at the more luxurious end of the spectrum, in terms of finances, you may actually be likely to find yourself saving money in the long run. 

WaterHog vs Traditional Workplace Mats

First of all, WaterHog Mats are specially designed to be heavy-duty and long-lasting, which cannot be said for more everyday entrance mats. With a cheaper alternative, you could find yourself having to regularly purchase a replacement, especially if you are situated somewhere with heavy rain or snowfall. Mats that are not designed to be investments are likely to wear out quickly due to consistent foot traffic, and they may also remain damp for a long time after a spell of wet weather. 

A mat that does not dry quickly runs the risk of giving off a very unpleasant smell, as well as eventually becoming worn to the point that it can no longer serve its intended purpose. With WaterHog Mats, it is not so much the material utilized, but the design of it – as our famous Bi-level design effortlessly scrapes off moisture and debris from shoes. Despite this, we always opt for a faithful polypropylene material, which comes with stain and mildew-resistant properties. As an added bonus, it is also anti-static, eliminating the risk of any electric shocks upon entry

How WaterHog Mats Remove Bacteria

While cheaper mats that remain damp may also harbor nasty bacteria, which could, in extreme cases, lead to employee illnesses, our innovative WaterHog Silver Entrance Mats come complete with an anti-microbial surface, working to minimize bacteria by up to 99%. In turn, this could contribute to drastically lowered cleaning costs, as dirt is not being traipsed around the floor.

Reinforced rubber squares through many of our WaterHog Mats help to encourage an anti-crush effect, ensuring that regular footfall does not lead to a squashed and, therefore, inefficient design. As well as this, WaterHogs can also hold up to 1.5 gallons of water before beginning to leak. This, therefore, allows your mat to remain in pristine condition for as long as possible. Cheaper, more readily available alternatives may come with a tempting price tag but would struggle to allow you to maintain a dry and safe environment for you and your workforce. 

Fully customizable and available in a range of sizes and shapes, these mats can even help to represent your brand before a customer has set foot into the building, if you decide to add your own logo to the design. You can also be safe in the knowledge that, unlike traditional mats, a portion of the rubber used in our mats is recycled from disused tyres – 20%, to be exact. This allows you to be kind to the planet, while ensuring the safety of your staff and customers.