Contamination Control Mats

hospital entrance to theatre with contamination control mats from matco, prevent the spread of bacteria and pathogens
Stop the spread with anti-microbial entrance mats designed to improve hygiene and reduce walked in bacteria

Thanks to COVID-19, contamination control is now more important than ever before. Contamination between buildings and rooms occurs at the threshold, as bacteria gets walked or wheeled in. An effective way to reduce this spread right from the start, is to make use of contamination control mats at both internal and external entrances.

Microbiology based research confirms that microbes such as bacteria and viruses collect on the soles of shoes and over 90% can rub off on smooth tiled floors. Particles found during testing included E. coli, as well as other bacteria causing pneumonia (Klebsiella pneumonia) and respiratory tract infections (Serratia ficaria)*.

We stock a range of solutions, including tacky matsanti-microbial mats and entrance mats designed to improve hygiene and reduce foot and wheel-borne contamination.

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