Dirt-trapping entrances keep carpets cleaner

Many commercial buildings have installed luxury carpets, but in busy areas that have a high footfall, it can be an effort to keep the carpet clean and looking attractive. Special entrance carpets trap dirt before it is trodden into the rest of the room and this saves the expense of frequent cleaning.

People coming into a building from the outside tread in dirt, as well as moisture on wet days. Solid floor coverings such as vinyl and laminates are easy to clean, with dirt and debris easily removed with a brush or mopping. In many locations, such as hotels and reception areas, business owners prefer the luxury of a wool carpet, but need to employ cleaners to regularly clean the carpets otherwise they will soon look dirty.

A solution to keeping carpets clean is to have specialized dirt-absorbing materials installed in entrance areas. An example of this is Coral Marine FR, which has been developed for cruise ships and other boats that that carry high numbers of passengers. Coral Marine FR is a mixture of 60% wool and 40% nylon. It is claimed that the system traps 95% of walked-in dirt.

Entrance carpets and carpet tiles in Chester, Wrexham and North Wales can benefit from floor coverings that trap dirt and moisture. Small entrances with light to medium footfall can simply have dirt absorbing mats, but other entrances will require carpets cut to size that are designed to absorb dirt from shoes before it has a chance to be trodden in the whole room.