Commercial kitchens present a high-risk and hectic environment. It is therefore crucial to have the most current and practical safety and health precautions. A mat for your kitchen is an economical way to increase safety and the well-being of your staff.
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We’ve created this blog post to help you get started with kitchen mats. We have all the information you need, including what they are, our top sellers, how to clean and where you can find them on our site.
Kitchen Mats: What are they?
A kitchen matting is a type of special health and safety mat designed to address specific risk areas and pain points within commercial kitchens. They come in a variety sizes and are usually made from rubber.
They are typically used in large, commercial kitchens such as those you find at restaurants, pubs, or hotels. Domestic kitchens such as yours are typically smaller and busier, and therefore don’t need to be subject to the same risks and safety standards. This allows you to choose the mat that is right for you.
Many performance features are important to remember when choosing kitchen mats for commercial uses. Is it necessary for your mat to be greaseproof to prevent it from deteriorating or curling up around the edges? Can liquids and particles fall through it or should they be kept contained on the surface? Anti-microbial technology is a good idea to stop germs from growing. There are many variables to consider. So, we’ve selected some of our favorite restaurant mats.
The Comfort Flow Antimicrobial Rubber Mat combines non-slip with anti-fatigue. This nitrile rubber matting is grease-proof, anti-microbial, and has flow-through holes that make it easy to drain food and spillages.
The Superscrape nonslip rubber mat is another popular choice. It’s bi-level with rubber nubs raised, making it ideal for areas at risk from grease splashes. Its dam system makes sure liquids stay contained on the mat and don’t spill onto floors nearby.
What’s So Special About A Kitchen Mat?
Slips, trips, and falls pose the greatest dangers to commercial kitchen workers. All of these dangers can easily be avoided by placing a kitchen mat strategically.
Slips, Trips, and fall: Because of the nature of commercial kitchens there is a substantial risk of slipping or tripping over. This can happen due to oil spills and dropped food as well as the bustle and hustle of the commercial kitchen. Although it is normal, a kitchen mat can reduce these risks. It can also reduce the likelihood of other injuries in the kitchen.
Tiredness. As we’ve said, a busy commercial kitchen can make it very difficult to concentrate. Tiredness causes a lack in concentration, silly mistakes, decreased productivity, and can even lead to accidents within busy kitchens. An anti-fatigue cooking mat can help increase circulation and blood flow to the brain. This will keep everyone happy and healthy.
Aches and pains can result from standing for long periods on hard floors. It can also lead to muscle stiffness, strain, and other injuries over a longer period. The kitchen mat can alleviate the symptoms and prevent further injury.
