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Winter Floor Care: Protecting Your Business from Moisture, Salt, and Damage

When winter hits Wisconsin, it doesn’t just pile up outside—it tracks inside too. Snow, slush, and salt take a toll on floors, mats, and even your bottom line. That’s why winter floor care is so important. From managing moisture to preventing salt damage, having the right matting and maintenance plan makes all the difference in protecting your workplace and keeping it safe.

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Heavy Floor Mats, Heavy Problems

Winter mats do the hard work by catching melted snow, ice, and debris all day long. But over time, that moisture builds up. Mats that aren’t regularly rotated or replaced can become extremely heavy and difficult to clean, and hold onto water and salt residue that wears them down faster.

When mats become oversaturated:

  • They stop absorbing new moisture.
  • They become slippery and unsafe.
  • They can leak through, damaging the flooring beneath.

A proper mat rotation system—where wet mats are swapped out for fresh, dry ones—prevents this buildup and keeps your business clean, safe, and professional through even the snowiest months.



The Hidden Cost of Salt and Moisture

Road salt keeps sidewalks safe, but wreaks havoc indoors. Those white salt stains aren’t just unsightly—they corrode mat fibers, dull hard floors, and stain carpets. Plus, over time, salt and moisture can even break down your subfloor or cause tiles to lift.

Prevent long-term damage, protect your investment, and reduce maintenance costs with routine mat cleaning and replacement.



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Why The Right Mat Matters

Not all mats are created equal. You may not think about details such as this, but the backing of your mat becomes a crucial line of defense between trapped moisture and your flooring. Some low-quality mats allow water to seep through the bottom or leak out the sides, defeating their purpose.

Our Mats are Engineered for Superior Performance

  • Dirt-Stopping Power: Extra-coarse nylon fibers are blended with traditional nylon carpet fibers to scrape and wipe salt and moisture from shoes and boots.
  • Resilient Construction: High-twist, heat-set nylon resists crushing, and better traps moisture and grit. This extends the useful life of the mat.
  • Fade Resistant: Solution-dyed nylon won’t fade in sunlight or with repeated washing, so they always look great.
  • Safe and Certified: The mats we carry are certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), and help to reduce slip and fall risks.
  • Backed for Stability: With multiple backing option, we can make sure your mats stay securely in place on your floor.

From fiber to backing, every detail of our mats is designed to perform well under tough conditions and keep moisture and debris inside the mat, not on your floors.

Stay Ahead of Winter Damage

Between the constant foot traffic, melting snow, and heavy salt use, winter is arguably the hardest season on your facility. Partnering with Packerland means having a winter floor care system that’s proactive, not reactive. We deliver, clean, and replace mats on a schedule that fits your business to keep entryways safe, floors spotless, and staff focused on what they do best.

Let Packerland handle the mess of winter and stay focused on running your business.