Waterhog Mats - How to Clean

I get a lot of questions on the best way to clean the Waterhog line of Door Mats available at Mats by JayTam. This includes:

Waterhog Classic
Waterhog Fashion
Waterhog Premier
Waterhog Premier Fashion
Waterhog Grand Premier
Waterhog Grand Classic
Waterhog Masterpiece Select
Waterhog Diamondcord

These mats are so effective at stopping dirt and moisture because of what is called "Bi-level construction". Bi-level construction in Waterhog mat terms, means that there are 2 surfaces on the mat. One surface that you walk on, and the other surface is where all the dirt and moisture drops - so the next person that walks in after you doesn't pick up the dirt/soil that you left.

Because of this Bi-Level it is a little more difficult to clean - however, well worth it for what the mat does for you and your home or office, or commerical or industrial space.

Depending on where the mat is in use, here are some very easy steps to take:
1. Pick it up and shake it outside. This is common for any floor mat. Because of the construction, and solid rubber backing, you can beat it with a baseball bat if you need to!
2. Vacuum it. Set your vacuum to it lowest or bare floor setting so the bristle can reach the second level of the bi-level construction. This is easier then shaking it, and who doesn't have a vacuum? This works in higher traffic conditions as well.
3. Extract it. This is for high traffic retail, office, airports, hotels, etc...that have an extraction machine. This is not a necessary step, but if you have the equipment, it makes short work of it.
4. Hose/Pressure wash it. When the temperature outside permits (not freezing), take your soiled Waterhog mat outside and hose it off to get all the dried on salt/dirt/soil off. Along these same lines, a pressure washer with a light/medium pressure setting works excellent as well - you can also use a mild detergent to help break up the soil/dirt. When done washing it, hang it for about an hour to let all the extra water drip. The mats dry quick, and when its dry - you will have a new mat, they clean up really well.

If you have any additional questions about how to clean your Waterhog Mat, please email me at sales@matsbyjaytam.com.

At www.matsbyjaytam.com, you will find all the Waterhog Mats available - along with a complete line of high quality interior finishing mats, custom logo mats, and anti-fatigue mats! Visit today!

Thank you!

JayTam, Inc.