When taking the comfort and aesthetics of your office up a notch, floor mats are a good option. But seasonal changes throughout the year come with all sorts of issues. This is especially so when it comes to cleaning or maintaining it, but also the comfort level it brings. Some mats protect your legs from the winter cold and hold snow, while others are better at getting mud and leaves off your boots. Whatever the function, selecting your floor mats according to the season is best. Here’s how you do so.

Why Change Seasonal Floor Mats?

You might need to change your Floor mat for the following reasons:

• Wear due to continued use.
• To prolong the floor mats’ lifespan.
• It efficiently keeps the office clean.
• Keeps the area in order and classy.
• Floor mats are designed to make whoever is stepping in comfortable.

Types of Seasonal Floor Mats:

Winter Mats. Each seasonal floor mat has one issue that poses a challenge that they aim to solve. For winter floor mats, it is mainly snow and ice that might have infiltrated through pets or the soles of your feet. It could also be road salt, which you or your car might have gathered off the road. Whatever it is, it poses the biggest risk and is much harder to take care of. This means that whatever winter floor mats you hope to deploy must be heavy-duty and capable of absorbing the moisture from snow and ice and scraping them off. The floor mat should also be made of a material, preferably rubber, or in such a way that it reduces the chances of slippage on wet surfaces. In some cases, you can also deploy heated floor mats, which will help quickly melt off any snow and ice you track onto them and create a pleasant and warm condition for your shoes and legs.

Spring Mats. On the other hand, spring mats have to focus on a much different issue: combat mud and moisture. Spring is after winter, and with this comes a lot of thawing and a lot of rain, creating a lot of mud. When moving outside, it isn’t uncommon for this mud to cling to you, and if care is not taken, you can bring it into the office. Luckily enough, spring mats take care of this. Also, with the resin spring brings, you could easily get wet while outside, bringing that moisture into the property, but a proper spring mat will absorb some of this moisture from your legs, reducing the amount that enters. They also scrape off pollen, dust, and pet dander. If you’re looking for the appropriate spring mats, choose one with good absorbent properties but a certain coarseness.

Summer Mats. For businesses during summer, a floor mat specifically designed for summer is not a bad investment. These summer mats are well known for scraping off any dirt or debris that might enter the building or office. Some spring mats can also substitute for summer mats, but since they do not need moisture, their surface is filled with a more acceptable and coarse brush-like structure that will wipe the dust off your leg. They are also well-liked because it is easy to vacuum them, and they come with good sound absorbent qualities. To ensure the lifespan and comfort of any floor mat you choose for summer, check to make sure it is at least UV absorbent and heat conductive to the floor.

Fall Mats. The requirements for a good fall floor mat aren’t so far off that of summer and spring. This is because the significant challenges faced during autumn are keeping moisture and the vibrant orange or yellow leaves everywhere out of the property. These leaves stick to people quickly and often carry dirt with them. If you don’t use the appropriate mat, your business will be filled with leaves. For fall, you need a heavy-duty scrapper mat with absorbent qualities capable of getting any sticky mud and leaving it off the shoes. The problem with most fall floor mats is that they are often difficult to clean and vacuum, requiring much attention.

Floor mats come in all shapes and sizes, and if you’re looking for one that fits your needs, whatever the season or function, whether custom-made or ready-made, then we at Mats That Matter can get it for you. Contact us today to learn how!