Cleaning the Frontrunner entrance flooring system

Daily cleaning

The Frontrunner entrance flooring system should be cleaned on a daily basis by vacuuming with an industrial cleaner, preferably using a driven brush to agitate the pile of the absorbent inserts. Should stones, salt particles or other solid matter become embedded between the surface ribs, remove using a blunt instrument (screwdriver) or similar device.

Chewing gum & stain removal

As with all entrance flooring systems chewing gum poses a threat to the effectiveness of Frontrunner. Consequently, in addition to daily routine above, it's important to remove chewing gum deposits and stains as they appear. Failure to keep up regular gum removal may attract further deposits.

Weekly cleaning

Either; Manual Dry Cleaning - Clean the top surface using a long handed deck scrub or similar brush that will not leave fibres on the mat. Be sure to scrub in both directions to clean the top ribs as well as the tread surface of the PVC grid. Apply a "Dry method" cleaning compound to surface of mat. Brush and agitate compound in all areas of mat until compound is fully absorbed. If possible leave for 30 minutes then vacuum and brush until all compound is removed.

Or; Machine Wet Cleaning - Follow cleaning instructions for machine used. A cylindrical brush machine is seen to give the best results. Initially work in direction of top ribs then across the ribs to complete cleaning. Where a cylindrical brush machine is not available equally good results can be achieved using a high-pressure water extraction process. In areas of abundant salt build up, apply a pre soak solution of vinegar and water (1:20 mix) to the surface prior to machine cleaning.

Matwell cleaning

1. Depending on the density of traffic and level of soiling, it may become necessary to effect a thorough cleaning of the Frontrunner Entrance System and the recessed well.
2. Carefully lift and remove each section of Frontrunner Entrance System one at a time. Roll up and tag each mat section to identify its location and orientation in the mat recess. It is very important that care is taken not to stretch the sections of matting during removal.
3. Start from the centre of the installation and use a blunt instrument (screwdriver) or similar tool to lift the sections of the mat.
4. Once all of the Frontrunner sections have been removed vacuum/sweep the recess thoroughly, ensuring to pick up all stones or grit particles.
5. Visually check sub floor of recessed well for any damage and repair as appropriate.
6. Replace the matting sections as originally laid working from the edges to the centre of the installation. When installing the sections at the edge of the frame, be sure to slide them under the frame lips.
7. Perform the weekly cleaning regime previously detailed.
8. Check fastness of all screws on aluminium edging/framing, clean with any commercial aluminium cleaner if required.