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Kitchen Mats Anti-Fatigue Mats and Flooring for Kitchen and Food Prep Areas
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Kitchen Mat Recommendations - See below for Good - Better - Best Options
GOOD OPTIONS
BETTER OPTIONS Comfort Zone #544 - 5/8" Based upon our experience, these mats have outperformed Comfort Flow Kitchen Sanitop Kitchen Matting 1/2" Worksafe Light Worksafe
Black Grease Resistant
Or
Red Grease Proof
BEST OPTIONS
other mats when used in a kitchen environment that is subjected to harsh cleaning fluids and animal fats.
1/2" Thick
Grease Proof
Grease Proof
1/2"
Grease Proof
3/4"
Points To Ponder When Choosing Your Kitchen Anti-Fatigue Matting
Work Areas where food is prepared or handled are often areas where there are an inordinate amount of animal fats, greases, water and cleaning chemicals. Cleanliness is a top priority along with prevention of slip and falls and worker comfort. The diversity of products available for these areas is immense. When considering which product would best suit your particular environment, you should consider the following issues:
Product Considerations
How heavy is the product?
These mats need to be picked up and moved for cleaning.
Does the product have holes for drainage?
Often times perforations are important to allow for food particles and liquids to fall below the walking surface.
Does the construction of the mat have a construction that is easy to clean?
Many of the matting available today, especially the thicker 1/2" and 7/8" products have holes that have slight "lips" at the base of the holes that can catch dirts and be difficult to clean. The best perforated products do not have this "lip". Also, snap on edges, gritty surfaces and designs with lots of nooks and crannies should be avoided. Kitchen matting with these properties possess many cavities that are difficult to clean. If the product is not properly maintained, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
Is the Anti-Fatigue Matting made of Rubber?
Animal fats, greases and chemicals will seriously degrade most matting, unless it is made of rubber. These rubber mats can also be outfitted with an agent that renders the product as "Grease Resistant" or "Grease Proof". The harsher the environment (i.e., Fryer areas, Grills, etc.) should be outfitted with the Grease Proof Kitchen Matting. Other areas that are not subjected to as many fats and oils (i.e., salad prep, dishwashing areas, etc.) can usually be outfitted with anti-fatigue matting that is "Grease Resistant".
Is the Anti-Fatigue Matting made of Nitrile Rubber?
Nitrile Rubber is the highest grade of rubber offered for harsh anti-fatigue environments. Nitrile Rubber is oil and grease proof. Matting that is made of vinyl or a vinyl sponge will quickly degrade and should not be used in this environment.
Does the Anti-Fatigue Matting pose a Trip Hazard?
Often times, these products are sold on the premise that "thicker" is better. This is faulty logic for a kitchen environment for the following reasons. Thicker mats are usually heavier and more difficult to handle/clean. Thicker mats also pose a trip hazard to people who are walking in the vicinity of the matting (i.e., servers, busboys, etc.). If the mat is not seen and someone is carrying a platter, a tripping situation can arise causing injury and a mess. Thicker mats are often more expensive than thinner matting. This is an area where a trade off toward safety and ease of maintenance may outweigh worker comfort.
Common Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
Fryer and Grilles
Salad Prep
Buffet Serving Lines
Dishwashing Stations
Food Processing areas
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