I recommend facilities use a minimum of 20 feet to effectively capture, hold and store up to 90 percent of the soil. Several manufactures are now recom-mending three-mat systems: These high-performance matting systems include a scraper mat for use outdoors, a scraper/ wiper mat for use indoors followed by a wiper/finishing mat. Three-mat systems are very effective and can work equally well on carpet as well as hard floor surfaces. Mats can also be color-coordinated to match a facility’s décor and produced using recycled content, making them green friendly. Consider Sustainable Matting The use of eco-friendly materials in today’s floor mats is different from the past. Mats of the past consisted of face fabric fibers such as polypropylene or olefin and consisted primarily of vinyl backings. While these materials are still available and used in mats today, many manufac-turers are producing mats that contain recycled content from plastic reclaimed from drink bottles and backings from post-consumer recycled car tires, reducing land-fill waste by over 400 tons annually. For instance, it takes approximately 60 bottles to produce a three-foot by five-foot mat — and choosing green friendly matting does not have to cost more money either. In fact, these mats are priced compara-bly to traditional mats produced with poly-propylene and olefin, making the decision to purchase these products easy. The benefit is that manufacturers can now produce products that are environ-mentally friendly, sustainable and are sim-ply a more responsible choice as it con-serves the natural resources and energy that would be required for their production. Many manufacturers are also promoting recycling programs that allow customers to return to their old, worn-out, rubber-backed mats to the manufacturer. The manufacturer, in turn, certifies that these mats won’t go to a landfill and will be recycled for use in new mats, other prod-ucts or for use as biofuel. Cost Considerations When choosing floor care products and equipment, cost is always an important consideration — floor mats are no different. Facilities must take into consideration not only the initial cost of the mats, but also their return on investment. For instance, a facility can purchase high-performance floor mats that will per-form and last many years, saving them labor and materials by helping to extend their carpet cleaning cycles and the life of their tiled surfaces. Or, they can purchase floor mats that will initially cost less but require more labor and materials, thereby costing more over time due to poor construction and ineffective-ness, which can also lead to the premature replacement of flooring surfaces. CM GENUINE BIG JOHN OVERSIZED TOILET SEATS & TOILET SUPPORTS (866) 366-0669 NEW! Big John Toilet Seat ™ The Big John Toilet Seat™ is larger than any other toilet seat on the market. Stainless steel hinges provide unbreakable strength. Fits either a round or elongated toilet bowl. This seat has large stabilizing bumpers that grip the bowl and keep the seat from shifting. This exceptional seat is rated at over 1,200 pounds and meets ADA compliant regulation #4.23 ADAAG. OEM # Color Big John Toilet Supports ™ Wall-hung toilet bowls are only rated to support up to 300 lbs. With a Big John Toilet Support,™ you increase the weight capacity to 1,000 lbs. Installs in minutes under most wall-mounted toilets, providing additional vertical support. Made from high impact ABS with the carriage and foot made of a chemical and stain resistant flexible PVC that forms to the contour of the toilet. The adjustment threaded rod is made of plated steel. Shown with the Big John Toilet Seat™ installed on the fixture. 612011919 Big John Toilet Support 612011919-S Big John Toilet Support Short Swivel OEM # Description Height Adjustment Average Toilet Seat Big John Toilet Seat™ REGULAR SEAT -1200 lbs. Capacity, 2 ½ ” rise and Stainless Steel Hinges 2445646-1W White Closed front toilet seat with cover 2445646-2CR Cream Closed front toilet seat with cover 2445263-3W White Open front toilet seat with cover 2445263-4W White Open front toilet seat less cover Description Per Case 5 5 5 5 7.5" to 14" 5" to 7.5" STANDARD SEAT -800 lbs. Capacity, 1 ½ ” rise and ABS Hinges OEM # 6W White Color Closed front toilet seat with cover Description Per Case 5 NEW! 19.43” 18.96” 8.44” 11.30” Standard Seat ABS Hinges Rubber Bumpers Regular Seat Rubber Bumpers Stainless Steel Hinges Top of Short Support Swivels 19.20” MADE IN THE U.S.A. www.bigjohntoiletseat.com Circle Product Information no. 213 on page 32 © COPYRIGHT 2011 Big John Products, Inc. www.cmmonline.com 25
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