Shoe Disinfecting Mat Setup & Maintenance is Simple
PLEASE NOTE – when performing your INITIAL Shoe Disinfecting Mat Setup – Because of a soaping agent used in the manufacturing process of the insert carpet, the first time a liquid is added to the insert of our Shoe Disinfecting Mat, it may produce a volume of suds. To avoid this occurring, upon receiving the insert, flush both sides of the insert with clean water and allow it to drip dry on edge overnight before using the system for the first time.
OUR PROPRIETARY TRIPLE-LAYERED INSERT is what sets the SaniStride® Shoe Sanitizing Delivery System apart from all others. Handmade in Portland, Oregon since 2011 SaniStride® inserts are unlike any other shoe sanitizing floor mat component on the market. The Stride insert at 1 inch thick, and the Low Profile and Sports inserts at 1/2 inch thick are TRIPLE LAYERED and composed of 2 pieces of high-grade indoor/outdoor carpet that sandwich a very absorbent interior material. Unlike our competitor’s inserts and mat surfaces, SaniStride’s® inserts are very spongy and absorbent…they retain within the 3 layers a majority of the germ-killing liquid added to them.
Because of their proprietary composition, when stepped on, these double-sided inserts have the ability to deliver a large quantity of the shoe disinfectant up into the treads, crevices and arches of footwear thoroughly saturating them as well as the sides of the soles.
STEP 1: Dilute the Concentrated Shoe Disinfectant
NOTE – Demoed using plain water…we advise wearing rubber gloves when using disinfecting chemicals.
Dilute the Quaternary or other non-chlorinated, non-sudsing (cleansers can be slippery) concentrate by mixing the specified quantity of liquid with 1 gallon of water. Please follow the dilution rates of the concentrated shoe disinfectant as per the manufacturer’s label on the container. A company by the name of Zogics sells an effective and inexpensive concentrated sanitizer that mixes with water called HDIS128.
STEP 2: Position Your Shoe Sanitizer Mat
As part of Shoe Disinfecting Mat Setup – If needed, set the system on top of a 4’x6′ (recommended minimum size) or larger dry mat at the location where it is to be used. The dry mat will protect the flooring (wood, tile, carpet, floor wax) under and around the SaniStride® mat from any ill effects of prolonged exposure to the shoe disinfectant. The dry mat will also provide an area to wipe shoes and help prevent slipping and possible falls when exiting the SaniStride® mat. The bottoms of the shoes will be very wet and will need to be wiped dry. Alternatively, place a dry mat at the exit side of the SaniStride® mat to dry shoes when the floor finish is not a concern.
STEP 3: Add the Diluted Shoe Disinfectant to the SaniStride® Mat System
First, note the quantity of liquid needed to properly add to your specific mat style. We advise wearing rubber gloves when using disinfecting chemicals.
| SaniStride Mat System | Volume of liquid to use |
|---|---|
| Stride & EasyStride 1” deep | 160 – 192 fluid ounces (1.25 – 1.50 Gal) |
| Stride Low Profile ½” deep | 108 -114 fluid ounces (.84 – .89 Gal) |
| Sports Mat ½” deep | 24 – 32 fluid ozs (3 – 4 cups) |
Due to evaporation and shoe wicking, the amount of sanitizer in the SaniStride system will need to be assessed from day to day, and possibly during the day. Test by stepping onto the mat, and if a very slight puddle is not apparent around the outside of the shoe sole, step off the insert, add a small quantity of liquid (perhaps ½ a quart), then step back onto the insert to retest. Repeat this process until the desired condition is accomplished.
NOTE – Demoed using plain water…we advise wearing rubber gloves when using disinfecting chemicals.
Into each individual Stride base mat (not Sports mat), pour approximately 1/2 a gallon (64 ounces) of diluted liquid into the rubber base mat before putting the insert in place. Doing this helps to disperse the liquid quickly and evenly throughout the insert as you lay it into the base mat. Once the insert is in place then pour the remainder of the required liquid onto it.
Alternatively, the entire quantity of liquid can be poured directly onto the insert (this is the best way to charge the STRIDE RUNNER mat systems). It will then take a few minutes for the liquid to disperse throughout the entire insert.
Cleaning Protocol
Disinfectant Efficiency?
It is very important to know the efficacy of the disinfectant you are using. Adding sanitizer as needed day-to-day will assist in keeping up the potency of the chemical to a certain extent, but a complete clean-out will need to be performed at regular intervals. Ask your chemical supplier or the manufacturer of the concentrate, how long the disinfectant will be effective at killing germs once diluted and exposed to air. Also, inquire if adding fresh disinfectant as needed day to day will assist in keeping up the potency of the chemical in the mat.
The answers to these questions will assist you in determining your maintenance and cleaning protocol.
TO ASSURE THAT YOU ARE MAXIMIZING THE BIOSECURITY of your SaniStride® Mat System and your facility, the mat INSERT must be monitored for the possible build-up of CONTAMINATION of bio-materials and other debris. SaniStride recommends the replacement of inserts within 6 months of use to assist in protecting against possible contamination build-up within the SaniStride® system.
Shoe/boot washers, sanitizers… is important that they be cleaned out or reset regularly.
The Germs that can harbor on the bottoms of our shoes and can be transported from place to place, and cause cross-contamination have been well documented for many years now. Here are a few supporting articles –
4 reasons wearing shoes inside is bad for your health, from ‘forever chemicals’ to hidden poop germs
The rate of positivity was relatively high for floor swab samples…
To clean your SaniStride® Mat System…
Wipe the base mat dry with a clean towel.
