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How does Pedigree Entrance Zone work? Pedigree Entrance Zone is a dust and
moisture controlled entrance matting textile system incorporating waterproof
nylon scraping yarns specially designed to collect tracked-in dirt and moisture as
you walk over it. The concept is to install Pedigree Entrance Zone directly adhered
to the subfloor as a permanent 'walk-of zone' within an optimal 6 mtrs of entry,
but shorter lengths are still superior to individual loose mats, which are inefective
when visitors don't stop to wipe their feet.
Dirt and moisture is therefore automatically removed from footwear, and retained
within the tough pile designed to hide it and later released to in-situ vacuum or wet
cleaning operations. Dirt and moisture is thus prevented from entering the building to
soil or wear the internal floor coverings, thus saving considerable maintenance costs.
A loose-laid Pedigree Entrance Zone runner - with all round safety borders
added - is also available in selected bespoke widths and lengths when the
circumstances warrant.
Dry dirt
Dry dirt is loose dust, sand etc and it is important to vacuum this up as soon as
possible. In a busy commercial entrance this should be undertaken daily, preferably
with a vacuum incorporating a rotating brush because Pedigree Entrance Zone has
an impervious backing which restricts airflow when using a suction-only vacuum.
Wet dirt
Wet dirt is chiefly water containing dry dirt and is visible as a temporary stain. Allow the
wet dirt stains to dry (good ventilation speeds up the process) and then treat the stains
as for dry dirt.
Daily maintenance
Vacuum using a machine incorporating a rotating brush (powerhead or turbo)
slowly and in every direction across the textile surface, which efectively loosens and
removes loose dirt and soiling from between the pile before it becomes compacted
(which will then require more frequent wet cleaning methods) in addition to
preventing soil build-up occurring.
Spot stain removal
Treat all new stains as quickly as possible. Stains that have been allowed to dry
over time are always more diicult to remove.
Most stains can be successfully removed with water treated with a weak solution of
detergent. Apply to the efected area and wipe with a damp cloth, or for stubborn
stains, agitate gently with a hand scrubbing brush. Always rinse thoroughly and
sponge up afterwards ensuring no residual detergent remains.
Pedigree Entrance Zone
floor care
Textile floor care