What is a decontamination mat and when should one invest in it?

The success of many companies depends on whether necessary hygiene standards and specified protocols are followed during the production process. These assumptions are of great importance in the pharmaceutical, medical, biotechnological, and food industries.

Reducing the risk of exposure to biological hazards is also important wherever precise electronics are produced, such as microprocessors and computer components.

Of course, industrial plants with high sanitary requirements have been using their own solutions for a long time. In many companies, you can find special rooms called "clean rooms", which serve as a transitional stage between the outside world and the area of increased protection.

If you are looking for an effective way to supplement your security system, a good solution is to use a decontamination mat in your company, which effectively limits the entry of harmful microorganisms into the facility.

Below we explain how this solution works and why it is so important to use it in key areas of the building.

How does a decontamination mat work?

It is assumed that a decontamination mat is a multi-layer, self-adhesive sheet with very high resistance to wear and mechanical damage. Each layer of the mat is impregnated with a disinfectant and disinfectant, which significantly limits the entry of harmful substances and microorganisms into the protected room.

Solutions available in the store OLE.pl are perfect for removing both dirt and dust from the shoes of people entering a protected area, as well as from the wheels of carts and beds. Thanks to passive pollution control, bacteria, mold spores, and the growth of microorganisms are strongly inhibited from entering the interior.

Decontamination mat COBA First Step consists of as many as thirty numbered sheets. When one layer is heavily soiled, simply tear it off to reveal the next one. Thanks to the numbering, we are able to estimate the lifespan of the mat and order a new supply of the product if needed. It is assumed that the operational cycle of one entrance mat lasts from three to five years, depending on the intensity of use.

Universal mat dimensions: 45 cm x 117 cm x 1.5 cm make it suitable for use in both hallways and narrow doors or entryways. Its small thickness reduces the risk of tripping over a protruding surface and makes it easier to move around on it using a transport cart.

What are the benefits of using a decontamination mat?

The main task of the mat is to capture harmful microorganisms so that they do not enter the interior of the room. Decomtamination mat COBA First Step captures up to 99% of both organic and inorganic pollutants (including rust that settles on metal parts of carts).

The use and regular replacement of mats also means significant savings on cleaning services. By reducing dust particles and particles on the floor and in the air, the work of the cleaning service can be limited, which is often expensive, time-consuming, and requires the use of products that are not always suitable for clean room environments.

It is often said that the devil is in the details. Choosing a high-quality decontamination mat also means noticeable cost savings.

These savings include not only lower costs for hiring cleaning service employees. It also improves the efficiency of specialists who can automatically go through part of the decontamination process and freely perform their duties.

Protected zones with mats cannot be bypassed. By using this solution, we do not generate the risk that not all employees will comply with the recommendations and procedures in force in the company.

COBA company mats, despite their very efficient operation, are also safe and environmentally friendly. They do not emit any odor, and at the same time improve the quality of life in the workplace by reducing the presence of allergenic substances in the air.

Patented solutions guarantee that the contact of the mat with the substrate, as well as with shoe soles or wheels of trolleys made of PVC, phthalates, silicone or latex, does not release harmful gases.

Where is it worth implementing the presented solution?

Decontamination mat is a very effective way to protect your company. It is worth considering which places in your facility or institution require the use of an increased sanitary regime.

Among the most popular are protected zones that surround particularly sensitive products, production lines or cell lines.

They are a good addition to the interior of airlocks or changing rooms, but also warehouses and communication routes through which manufactured products travel.

Decontamination mats are a commonly used solution in hospitals, especially in operating rooms, but also in front of tissue and cell biobanks.

Extremely high levels of hygiene are required when working on modern technologies such as 5G smartphones, microprocessors for devices and computers. The entry of rust particles into such places can have catastrophic consequences for the entire production line.

Finally, disinfectant mats are often found in food processing plants. This applies especially to those industries that work with precisely selected live cultures of bacteria or fresh ingredients (companies producing dairy products, cured meats or pickled products).

We must remember that bacterial strains are always carefully selected and the composition of the population is strictly controlled. The accidental introduction of untested microorganisms with different properties makes the production process worthless.

How does the use of a decontamination mat translate into company profits?

At first glance, it may seem that using the COBA First Step decontamination mat only has a small impact on the company's financial results. In reality, however, it is completely different.

Let's imagine that unwanted strains of bacteria get into the production line of a company that produces yogurts or homogenized cheeses. The effect will be immediate and twofold.

Firstly, it may lead to a change in taste or consistency of the entire batch of products, which will have to be discarded.

Secondly, the delayed but much more severe consequence will be a threat to the health of consumers, which in a broader perspective affects the reputation of the brand and weakens the trust of customers, ultimately impacting its position in the market.

Similarly, the issue of using decontamination mats in the medical or biotechnology industry is even more crucial. It involves not only the quality and reliability of conducted tests, but above all the health and lives of patients.

Examples could be listed for a long time, but the essence of the matter is that decontamination mats allow for a radical reduction in the percentage of discarded or low-value products.

The favorable ratio of costs to effects also means that the savings will be disproportionately high compared to the costs of the chosen solution.

Guarantee of safety during a pandemic?

It should not be forgotten that in the era of the SARS-CoV-2 virus epidemic, one of the most effective means of protection is disinfecting clothing and footwear. This is especially important in rooms where it is not possible to maintain physical distance between employees or between a doctor and a patient, for example.

All COBA First Step decontamination mats have also been impregnated with a disinfectant that disinfects the surfaces that come into contact with it.

In today's world, we all have to take on the burden of social responsibility. This is particularly important in the face of the threat of coronavirus. Our goal is to help you in carrying out this responsibility.

We warmly invite you to take advantage of the offer of the OLE.pl store, where you will find professional COBA First Step decontamination mats. Our employees will be happy to advise you on whether this will be a suitable solution for your target company and show you how to make the most of it.