How Do You Sanitize Plastic Floor Mats Used As A Fall Prevention By The Bedside?
Preventing falls from a bed is especially important for disabled individuals, children and elderly people. Such a fall could seriously injure a person, especially someone who is already frail. Plastic floor mats can offer some protection in case an accident does happen. However, when people fall, crawl or walk on the floor mats, they could come in contact with any germs that are present. Therefore, it is important to sanitize the plastic floor mats at least once a week, or more frequently if necessary. Fill the bowl with hot tap water. Dunk the rag into the water and wipe down the top of the plastic floor mat. Add two drops of laundry soap to the moist rag. Rub the rag together to spread the soap evenly. Wash the top of the mat. Scrub using a circular motion. Rinse out the rag in the bowl of water. Rub down the plastic floor mat to remove the soapsuds. Repeat three times. Dry with the dishtowel. Spray the sanitizer evenly over the mat. Use a spray that kills 99.9 percent of germs. Thes
