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Man in a blue shirt stepping out through a wooden door onto a grey Brush Hog outdoor entrance mat on block paving

Wet-Weather Reception Plan: Mats, Rota and Signage

Rain turns a well-run reception into a slip risk in minutes. Here is a one-page wet-weather plan for entrance mats, with trigger points, a rain-day rota, signage rules and an...

Black Comfort Flow drainage-hole rubber mat on a tiled floor behind a bar, with a member of staff standing on it in black shoes

Kitchen Matting and the EHO Visit: What the Law Says

No UK law we could find says a commercial kitchen must have mats, but floor, risk assessment and food hygiene duties still shape how you use them. Here's what the...

Black Dot rubber matting runner on a light floor with a person walking along it in dark trousers and shoes

Why Do New Rubber Mats Smell? Kitchens and Workplaces

New rubber mats often smell when they come out of the box. We cover airing versus washing for kitchens and workplaces, when to ask for an SDS, and what makers...

Blue WaterHog Classic entrance mat with a black rubber border on a wooden floor inside a commercial double doorway, as a person steps out through the open door

WaterHog vs Coir: Cleaning Time and Whole-Life Cost

WaterHog and coir entrance mats need different care after purchase, from vacuuming and deep cleaning to drying, accessibility and replacement. We compare them using the makers' own guidance and Approved...

Entrance Mat Care for Cleaning Teams: A Machine Guide

Entrance Mat Care for Cleaning Teams: A Machine Guide

Commercial entrance mats only stop dirt and water if cleaning teams vacuum, extract and dry them on a schedule that matches footfall and weather. Here's a machine-led routine for contract...

Black Comfort Flow drainage-hole rubber mat on a commercial kitchen floor beside stainless steel units, with a close-up inset of the flow-through holes

How to Clean Commercial Kitchen Mats: A HACCP Routine

Kitchen mats control spills, but they also trap grease, water and food debris, so they belong on your cleaning schedule. Here's an end-of-shift and weekly routine built from HSE guidance...

Black Safety Scrape nitrile rubber mat on a workshop floor beside a machine, with a worker standing on it

Rubber Mats and Cleaning Chemicals: What Survives?

Nitrile rubber mats resist oil and grease, but that doesn't make every cleaning chemical safe on them. We compare what mat makers and Kaivac's safety data sheets actually say, with...

Navy WaterHog Herringbone entrance mat with fabric border in a commercial corridor

How to Clean WaterHog Mats: A Commercial Care Routine

Commercial WaterHog mats only keep trapping dirt and water if they're cleaned properly. Here's the manufacturer-approved routine — vacuuming, hosing, pressure washing, stain removal and drying — plus a weekly...

Stain Lift Ultra Strength Mat & Textile Stain Remover 500ml spray bottle on a living-room rug

Stain Lift Now Available: A Plant-Powered Mat & Textile Stain Remover, Made in Britain

Stain Lift, a new brand now stocked by Rawlins, is available now: a plant-powered mat & textile stain remover, made in Britain, for homes, hotels and facilities teams.

Driving Towards Net Zero: Our Bold New Steps for a Sustainable Future

Driving Towards Net Zero: Our Bold New Steps for a Sustainable Future

Denis Rawlins Ltd is taking practical, significant steps towards Net Zero, from operating with a 100% remote workforce and electric vehicle fleet to optimising logistics and working with suppliers to...

The Story Behind Our Partnership with Killis

The Story Behind Our Partnership with Killis

Many of my clients and connections have asked why I decided to partner with Killis to supply, distribute, and service Kaivac equipment. For me, this partnership is more than a...

Revolutionizing Cleaning with the KAIVAC 1750 NTC: A Deep Dive into the 240-Volt UK Model

Revolutionizing Cleaning with the KAIVAC 1750 NTC: A Deep Dive into the 240-Volt UK Model

The KAIVAC 1750 NTC is more than just a cleaning machine; it’s a comprehensive solution that addresses the modern demands of hygiene and efficiency. Its 240-volt UK variant ensures that it meets...