Guardian Platinum Series Wiper Floor Mat

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The cost of Guardian Platinum Series Wiper Floor Mat is $81.99 and the shipping is FREE!

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Features

• Traps Dust and Dirt

  According to the manufacturer, these rug fibers absorb any dirt, dust, and moisture that it comes into contact with. That way, the carpet stays clean and fresh looking although underneath the surface it may not be at all.

• Rubber Back

  The back of the carpet is made of rubber, which is strong and durable. It also absorbs moisture.

• Selection of Colors

  The carpets are available in a selection of seven standard solid colors, and eight ` specialty colors` which are rugs with two hues combined, like `Black Opal`.

• Selection of Sizes and Weights

  The Guardian Platinum Series is available in a selection of different sizes and weights, from four to forty pounds and up to 6 x 20 inches.

• NFSI Certified

  National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) certified. This means that the NFSI has decided that this item will not cause you to easily slip and fall. The NFSI is an organization that works to help prevent people from slipping and falling.

Pros

• Protects the Floor

  The manufacturer calls this item part of a `complete floor protection system`. It absorbs dirt and moisture that people track in on their shoes and therefore prevents it from getting on the floor. Places like lobbies and building entranceways stay much cleaner if these are laid down on the floor.

• Easy to Clean

  The carpet is very easy to clean, according to the manufacturer, although there's no information about whether you can put it in the washing machine or not.

• Two Possible Backings

  The carpet is available with two different backings. There's a gripped backing for smooth floors and a smooth backing for hard floors.

• Versatile

  You can put this carpet virtually anywhere, especially with the large selection of colors available. You'll choose a color that matches the room you want to use it in, and the carpet will blend right in with the environment.

• Made of Solution-dyed Nylon

  The carpet is made of solution dyed nylon fibers that absorb dirt and moisture and keep them under the surface of the rug. This material also keeps the color of the items better over time.

• Many Options

  The rugs come in a wide variety of sizes, and there are 15 color selections to choose from. With this level of choice, it increases the chance that customers can find an option that works for them.

• Attractive

  The carpets may not be Persian rugs in their beauty and conveyance of status, but they are attractive and the color options are quite nice. They aren`t garish, and you could place them in a number of different environments.

• Soft Under Your Feet

  According to customers, these rugs are very soft, and they're a pleasure to walk on even in your bare feet. This means they are even suitable to be used as bathmats, so that when you get out of the bath or shower your feet step on comfortable softness.

• Anti Slip

  These carpets are made so that it's difficult for people to slip and fall on them. They're certified by the National Floor Safety Institute.

Cons

• Not Really Hygienic

  All this dirt and dust and bacteria is being absorbed into the carpet, but it's still there. It will bother people who have allergies. You may have things getting into the rug that you wouldn't necessarily want there. To keep proper hygiene, you'd have to wash the carpet pretty often if you put it in a high-traffic area.

• Patterns Would be Nice

  There is a large selection of colors, and about half of them mix two hues subtly. However, there are no patterned or designed options at all for this rug. Many people prefer a nice design to a solid color, and in many cases it simply makes the rug look fancier. Although the rug selection is attractive it may be a little too plain for some people`s taste, or for the lobby of a fancy building or hotel.

• Claims Not Convincing

  The claim that the product is able to absorb all of the dirt and moisture seems like it may be exaggerated. It seems doubtful that the carpet could absorb the level of dirt that would come through a busy lobby and still continue to look clean and fresh. The rug may be easy to clean, but you'd likely have to clean it pretty often. Another doubtful statement of the manufacturer is that the carpet will never deteriorate or degrade, the colors won't fade, and it will always look new.

• Can't Vacuum

  Unfortunately, you can't vacuum these rugs. The vacuum would destroy the nylon material the rug is made of, and render it unusable.

• Poor Customer Service

  According to customer reviews, the manufacturer is not very good at getting back to customers who have queries or complaints about the product. There have been many issues with customers receiving the wrong sized carpet. Several customers said they had written to the company and had not heard back as of yet.

• Cleaning Not Clear

  The manufacturers state that the product is very easy to clean, yet they provide no details or information about how. Can you put them in the washer and dryer (doubtful)?

How it's Different from Competitors

This product is somewhat unique among competing products in that it offers quite a wide selection of colors. Some companies do offer a selection, but most not as extensive. On the downside, many other companies offer carpets with lovely patterns and designs that are much more attractive than the Guardian Platinum Series.

Does It Really Work?

Customer reviews indicated that the carpet actually does work to many people's satisfaction, in terms of protecting the floors and absorbing the dirt and moisture. Users did place them in places where people often tracked in dirt, so these analyses sound reliable.

Save Time

If it's true that these carpets continue to look clean over time when they contain a lot of dirt, then you have to wash them less often than usual. For an individual, this will save some time, but for an establishment like a hotel, it could save a tremendous amount of time. Customers do seem to claim that it works, so these cute little carpets could be big time savers.