How sick is your building?
The facts are clear/ Dust, dirt, and moisture can contribute to :
Premature replacement of carpet and tile
Increased floor maintenance costs
Reduced revenues due to poor image
Accidents occur in dirty or wet areas more so than in other areas
breakdowns in computers and other electronic equipment due to static electricity
Absenteeism caused by airborne dust or unsanitary conditions
Purchasing costs you More
As a matter of fact, a service arrangement offers significant savings over the cost of buying and maintaining. Additionally, most direct sellers of mats cannot provide the necessary benefits buyers are looking for:
Quality Protection
Economy of Purchase
Attractive Appearance
High soil Capture
Cost-Effective Maintenance
Compare for Your self
Floor mat service vs purchased and maintained - A two year cost comparison
| Item |
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Service |
Purchase |
| Investment |
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Basic Inventory set (1) |
$0 |
$500 |
| |
Back up set(2) |
$0 |
$500 |
| |
Replacement(3) |
$0 |
$250 |
| |
Subtotal |
$0 |
$1250 |
| Maintenance Cost |
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| Labor (4) |
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| |
Vacuum regularly |
$0 |
$364 |
| |
Wash and dry weekly |
$0 |
$728 |
| |
Remove gum or other substances |
$0 |
$35 |
| |
Supervision |
$0 |
$130 |
| Materials and Equipment |
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| |
Water, supplies, and equipment |
$0 |
$100 |
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Total Cost |
$0 |
$3857 |
| Service Cost |
|
$0 |
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| |
Weekly Cost 5 mats |
$25 |
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52 weeks of exchange |
$1300 |
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104 weeks of service |
$2600 |
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1) an average establishment used 5 3x5 floor mats. (set). Dealers stated list price $100 each mat, plus tax and freight.
2) Back up inventory to protect floors during wash- and dry maintenance and repair
3) Allocations of replacements for loss, damage and normal wear out, Effective life of most purchased floor mats is 6 to 18 months.
4) Labor cost is calculated @ $5 per hour, plus employer paid taxes and usual mandated benefits. ( Hours x $5/hour X 140% x 104 weeks.)
5) Service charge for 5 mats changed weekly for 104 weeks (2 years)
Compare the total floor mat purchase and maintenance cost to that of a professional service leads to one conclusion.
Service absolutely costs less. Call today... you'll be glad you did.
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