Safety, cleanliness, and image are key concerns for customers and employees entering a business’ facility. G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GK), a leading provider of uniform and facility services programs, has identified five floor mat options that business owners can use to create a professional appearance and improve cleanliness and safety in their workplaces, all year long.

G&K Services offers a range of floor mat options that can benefit businesses throughout the year (Ph ...

G&K Services offers a range of floor mat options that can benefit businesses throughout the year (Photo: G&K Services)

“It’s easy to see the value of floor mats during the winter, as they help keep floors clean and collect snow and ice,” said Dave Euson, G&K’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “But there is no question a rental floor mat program can provide benefits throughout the year, whether it’s helping with branding and projecting a positive image, promoting safety, or improving workplace cleanliness.”

Logo and Design Mats
Customized logo mats greet customers with a brand-building image. Today’s printing technology allows unlimited graphic design capabilities and the ability to match any Pantone® color. Using a mat program as a marketing tool offers a unique first impression, welcoming customers as they enter a business. In addition to entryways, these mats can be used to reinforce branding messages in reception or waiting areas and in elevator lobbies.

Safety Message Mats
Safety message mats serve as visual clues to promote quality and safety in the workplace. They keep safety top-of-mind for employees and identify areas that pose a hazard. Safety message mats can be used before entering a restricted area, to remind people to wear special eye or ear protection, or to call out potentially hazardous environments.

Scraper Mats
Scraper mats provide safety in wet areas by trapping water, thereby keeping floors dry and helping to prevent potential slips, trips and falls. Additionally, the mats’ molded scraper cleats can remove dirt and grime from shoes. These oil and chemical resistant mats can be placed in building entrances, kitchens, and cafeterias.

Anti-Fatigue Mats
Anti-fatigue mats provide ergonomic relief for workers who often stand in one position for long periods of time. The soft and supportive texture provides rest for the lower back, legs and feet. As an added benefit, their textured surface offers superior slip and skid resistance. Anti-fatigue mats work well in kitchens, under counters, and at work stations.

Track Control Mats
Also known as “dust control mats” these carpeted mats reduce the amount of dirt and soil that is tracked throughout a building. In the long-run, they protect floors from constant wear and tear and present a cleaner facility to patrons. The less time spent cleaning dirty floors means more time can be spent focusing on the business. Track control mats are ideal for entryways and hallways.

G&K Services offers a full range of rental floor mat products. G&K works with a business to identify placement opportunities to build the right floor mat solution throughout a facility. To learn more about G&K’s floor mat rental programs, visit http://www.gkservices.com/floor-mat-rentals, or contact your local G&K Services representative.

About G&K Services, Inc.
G&K Services, Inc. is a service-focused market leader of branded uniform and facility services programs in the United States, and is the largest such provider in Canada. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, G&K Services has 7,800 employees serving approximately 170,000 customer locations from 165 facilities in North America. G&K Services is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol GK and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index. For more information visit www.gkservices.com.