Cleaning & Maintenance

Sentinel® matting should be regularly cleaned using normal vacuum equipment to remove the dirt residue which will collect in the dirt collection profile. This process should be carried out on a weekly or daily basis depending upon trafficking (Volume Density).

Periodic deep cleaning may be required. For this we recommend that the matting is removed from the Matwell and cleaned using a high pressure water hose. Hold the mat vertically and spray. After a short drying period the matting should be re-fitted.

Cleaning Programme
Daily (ensure the mats are dry before initiating this programme).
1. Using a stiff brush, brush the mats thoroughly, along the line of the rib.Concentrate the brush on the heavily soiled areas in the immediate vicinity of the threshold.
2. Vacuum the excess soil.
3. Apply chewing gum and stain remover where necessary.

Points to Remember
1. To maximise efficiency, concentrate the ‘Clean’ in the areas that are the most soiled.
2. Never use any bleaching agent. Always use a neutral pH product.
3. Volume of pedestrianised traffic can increase at certain times of the year. The
‘Cleaning Programme’ should be altered accordingly.
4. To maximise wear the mat sections can be interchanged. The matwell base should also periodically be cleaned and inspected.