How to Pick the Right Mat Service for Your Business

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City Clean explores the foremost priorities for businesses choosing a mat service.

The Importance of Mat Service

When you search for a reliable mat service, you want clean floors, safe environments, and a professional image. City Clean, a family‑owned provider serving Greater Toronto and Hamilton for over 50 years, offers such solutions. In this blog post, we discuss how to choose the perfect fit for your business.

Understand What a Mat Service Should Deliver

A top mat service includes:

  • Scheduled exchanges: Dirty mats get picked up and fresh ones get delivered regularly.
  • Professional laundering and quality inspection: Cleaned mats return meeting high‑hygiene standards.
  • RFID tracking: City Clean uses RFID to ensure delivery accuracy and product condition.

Know the Types of Mats and Their Benefits

City Clean sorts mats into three major categories:

Universal Mats

Offer versatility for all seasons, entrances, and indoor areas. All‑Season mats feature nitrile rubber backing and NFSI safety certification. WaterHog mats, made from 90% recycled plastic, absorb over 5 liters of water per 9 sq ft. They serve ideally during the wet months of the year.

SuperScrape (Scraper) Mats

Ideal for high‑traffic entrances. Their rugged rubber cleats scrape stubborn dirt and trap grime below shoe level. High‑traction certified for wet environments.

Specialty and Custom Mats

Anti‑Fatigue mats reduce employee discomfort, boost productivity, and help prevent slips. Message, Safety, and Logo mats bring branding, messaging, and safety warnings right where employees and customers will see them.

Look for Measurable ROI

Effective matting can stop up to 85% of dirt within the first 10 to 12 feet of your entrance. That significantly cuts cleaning time and costs.
This equates to a strong return on investment. A dollar spent on quality matting can save up to $10 in clean‑up expenses.

Prioritize Safety and Compliance

Slip-and-fall accidents can cost businesses thousands. City Clean’s mats feature high‑traction certification to reduce these risks.
Anti‑fatigue mats also play a role by enhancing stability and reducing trips or stress injuries.

Choose a Service Focused on Simplicity and Support

A seamless mat service handles everything — delivery, pickup, laundering, replacements. City Clean’s model emphasizes customer care, prompt deliveries, and ongoing support tailored to your industry.
You’ll never juggle inventory or cleaning logistics again.

Sustainability Matters

City Clean’s offerings include WaterHog mats (90% recycled) and an in‑house mat revitalization program (repairing and recycling older mats). These demonstrate a strong commitment to eco-friendliness.

Final Checklist for Choosing Your Mat Service

  • Scheduled mat exchanges – keeps mats fresh and hygienic
  • Variety of mat types – customized dirt control and comfort
  • NFSI‑certified, high‑traction mats – reduces slip-and-fall incidents
  • RFID tracking, quality control – ensures consistency and reliability
  • Eco-friendly materials & recycling – supports sustainability goals

Why Choose City Clean?

City Clean checks every box: wide mat selection, professional laundering, safety certification, industry‑tailored service plans, and sustainable practices. We back it all up with half a century of trusted service. Our service makes floors cleaner, workplaces safer, and brands stronger — while handling all the details so you don’t need to.

Ready to find the right mat service for your business? Contact City Clean today for a consultation tailored to your facility, needs, and goals — 24/7.