HOW TO CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS

A care guide for aluminum, spaghetti, soft PVC and tire pattern mats

CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS: FIVE STEPS FOR EVERY MAT TYPE

To clean entrance mats, remove loose dirt first by vacuuming or shaking, then rinse or wash according to the mat type, treat stains with a mild cleaner and let the mat dry flat. Matrium aluminum, spaghetti, soft PVC and tire pattern mats each have a simple routine, set out below.

By Matrium | Last updated: 31 October 2026

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WHY CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS PROTECT FLOORS AND LOGOS

A mat can only trap dirt while it has room to hold it. When coils, channels or fibres are full, dirt moves on to the floor. To clean entrance mats regularly is to keep the surface open, the logo sharp and the entrance safe. Matrium says regular cleaning keeps the custom logo easy to read from a distance. Cleaning also supports workplace safety, because OSHA expects floors to be kept clean and, to the extent feasible, dry (29 CFR 1910.22).

HOW TO CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS BY TYPE

The table sets out the routine for each system, based on the care details published on the Matrium product pages. Scroll sideways on a phone to read every column.

Mat type	Routine	Deeper clean	Good to know
Aluminum	Vacuum the inserts	Pressure wash the inserts; roll the mat back on its flexible hinges to clean the recess below	Inserts of carpet, rubber or brushes can be mixed in one mat
Spaghetti	Shake the mat	Hose it down and let it drain; a weekly rinse in busy entrances keeps the surface open	The open-loop design lets dirt, sand and liquids pass through, and it air-dries quickly
Soft PVC	Vacuum the surface daily in busy entrances	Treat stains with a mild cleaning solution; the specification lists machine washable	Rotate long runners from time to time so wear is spread evenly
Tire pattern	Shake it out or vacuum the surface	Rinse with water and a mild detergent, by hand or at low pressure	The open channels release grit and moisture quickly, so the mat dries fast

CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS IN EVERY SECTOR

The right routine depends on traffic. Here is how teams in each sector can keep the routine to clean entrance mats simple and regular.

HOSPITALITY

The First Impression.
Hotel housekeeping can clean entrance mats before the morning rush. Aluminum mats roll back on hinges, so the recess below can be cleaned too.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Create a lasting impression and protect your multi-tenant building’s high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate and retail plaza entrance mats.

Create a welcoming, professional first impression and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded logo mats for healthcare facilities.

Enhance your entrance and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded blue logo mats, tailored for distinctive corporate and retail properties.

Deliver world-class hospitality and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded hotel logo mats, engineered for luxury entrances.

Welcome travelers and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s heavy-duty custom logo mats, designed for airport terminals and transportation hubs.

HEALTHCARE

Uncompromising Hygiene.
Healthcare teams should agree one method to clean entrance mats and write it into the cleaning plan. Follow your facility’s own cleaning and infection-control policy.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Honor public service and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s heavy-duty custom logo mats, designed for municipal and emergency facilities.

Establish a professional, hygienic first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom healthcare logo mats for medical facilities.

Establish a welcoming, professional first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded logo mats for healthcare facilities.

Create a reassuring, professional first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded healthcare logo mats.

Promote a clean, professional standard and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded healthcare logo mats.

Establish a professional, hygienic first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded healthcare logo mats for medical facilities.

RETAIL

Branding That Lasts.
Shops and supermarkets can shake or hose spaghetti mats at closing time, and vacuum soft PVC logo mats daily when the entrance is busy.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Create a striking first impression and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate and retail plaza logo mats.

Elevate your storefront and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded luxury retail logo mats.

Enhance your storefront and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded blue logo mats, tailored for luxury retail properties.

Create a welcoming, engaging first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded logo mats for schools and learning centers.

Elevate your storefront and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded grey logo mats, designed for luxury retail properties.

Elevate your storefront and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded grey logo mats, designed for international retail properties.

CORPORATE

Professional Identity.
Office teams can vacuum the reception mat daily and treat stains early with a mild cleaning solution, so the logo stays readable.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Command attention and protect your high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom red corporate headquarters logo mats, engineered for maximum durability and visual impact.

Elevate your corporate lobby and protect high-traffic interior flooring with Matrium’s heavy-duty commercial entrance mats, designed for uncompromising durability and style.

Elevate your commercial trade center or retail facility with a bespoke green Matrium logo mat, engineered for high-traffic durability and striking brand visibility.

Project absolute professionalism and reinforce your corporate brand identity while safeguarding high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate logo mats.

Make a bold, unforgettable statement and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom red commercial logo mats, tailored for prestigious corporate entrances.

Project absolute sophistication and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate logo mats, tailored specifically for modern global enterprises.

RESIDENTIAL

Crafted Luxury.
Apartment buildings can rotate long soft PVC runners from time to time. Ask the building team to clean entrance mats on a set day each week.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Create a prestigious first impression and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate logo mats, tailored specifically for luxury commercial properties.

Elevate your luxury residential property entrance and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom commercial logo mats.

Elevate your residential lobby and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded dark grey logo mats, designed for luxury apartment buildings.

CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS VERSUS NEGLECTED ONES

A neglected mat stops working long before it wears out. The routine to clean entrance mats is short, and it protects the floors behind the door. Cleaning methods below are taken from the care details on the Matrium product pages.

Full of dirt
When coils and fibres are packed with grit, new dirt is pushed onto the floor.

Faded logo
A dirty mat hides the logo that was meant to welcome visitors.

Wet surface
A mat that stays wet can become a slip concern at the door.

Quick routine
Spaghetti mats are lifted or rolled, hosed down and left to drain. Tire pattern mats roll up and rinse.

Planned deep clean
Aluminum mats roll back on hinges for cleaning of the well below.

Logo kept sharp
Regular cleaning keeps the custom logo easy to read from a distance.

FIVE STEPS TO CLEAN ENTRANCE MATS

Use this simple sequence for every mat type. It takes only a few minutes in a busy entrance, and it keeps the mat working.

Remove loose dirt. Vacuum carpet and plush surfaces, or shake and lift spaghetti and tire pattern mats.
Rinse. Hose spaghetti mats, rinse tire pattern mats at low pressure and pressure wash aluminum inserts.
Treat stains. Use water with a mild detergent or cleaning solution, as listed for each system.
Clean the recess. Roll aluminum mats back on their hinges and clean the well beneath from time to time.
Dry and rotate. Let the mat drain or dry flat, and rotate long soft PVC runners so wear is spread evenly.

Clean entrance mats: quick answer

To clean entrance mats, vacuum or shake first, then rinse or wash by type, treat stains with a mild cleaner and let the mat dry. Spaghetti mats are shaken and hosed down, aluminum inserts are vacuumed or pressure washed, and tire pattern mats are rinsed at low pressure.

Compare every system on our entrance matting systems page, or read about soft PVC logo mats, spaghetti mats and heavy duty tire pattern PVC mats. All Matrium products carry a three-year warranty. Matrium is part of The Momentum Holding, operating in 27 countries with manufacturing excellence since 1978. For advice, visit the contact page or write to [email protected].

Clean entrance mats: frequently asked questions

How do I clean entrance mats made of spaghetti PVC?

Shake the mat, lift or roll it, hose it down and let it drain. The open-loop design lets dirt, sand and liquids pass through, the mat air-dries quickly, and a weekly rinse in busy entrances keeps the surface open.

How do I clean aluminum entrance matting?

Vacuum or pressure wash the inserts. The mat rolls back on flexible hinges, so the recess below can be cleaned as well.

How often should I clean entrance mats?

Vacuum soft PVC surfaces daily in busy entrances, rinse spaghetti mats weekly in busy entrances, and clean the recess under aluminum mats from time to time. Adjust the routine to the amount of traffic.