Matador Mat Washing
Swamp Mat Cleaning
Clean matting is a top priority for Northern Mat & Bridge (NMB). We’ve pioneered innovative mat washing solutions to meet this need. Our eco-friendly mat washing unit not only allows companies to minimize land disturbance and recycles water. The Matador also provides assurance to private landowners and Indigenous communities that their land remains protected during industrial operations.
Superior Mat Washing Technology
Introducing “The Matador,” our patented, state-of-the-art mat washing unit. It sets the industry standard with superior features, including:
- Quadruple mat loading system for significant time and labor savings
- Vertical cleaning orientation using gravity for efficient dirt and organics removal
- Specialized brushes with 360° coverage designed to reach into mat grooves
- Advanced solids removal technology that maximizes water conservation
- A contained disinfecting chamber that thoroughly bleaches the entire mat
- A closed-loop system that recycles water while safeguarding the environment
- Full portability for ease of use
- The highest volume mat washer available
- Patent-approved technologies for unparalleled performance
- Comprehensive cleaning, disinfecting, and bleaching capabilities
Our Process
Mat-Washing Services
Clean, disinfected mats are vital for environmental sustainability and land protection. They prevent contaminant transfer, minimizing any disturbances. Our portable Matador unit, with its built-in disinfecting chamber and water recycling system, ensures effective cleaning and resource conservation.
Access Mat Cleaning Procedure
NMB’s access mat cleaning involves three stages: mechanical cleaning, wet cleaning, and wet cleaning with sanitization.
Stage 1: Mechanical Cleaning
Mechanical cleaning is the physical removal of excess debris from the mats. This is done using tools like blades, brushes, or brooms. If necessary, mats are flipped to release soil and organic debris from the grooves. Cleaned mats are then stacked.
Stage 2: Wet Cleaning
Wet cleaning uses high-pressure, high-volume, or a combination of both to effectively remove stubborn organic matter and dirt from the mats. This stage involves methods such as wand washing with steam, pressure trucks, or the use of “The Matador,” our portable mat washing unit.
Stage 3: Wet Cleaning with Sanitization
Following wet cleaning, access mats undergo sanitization. All mats requiring sanitization are misted with an active disinfectant and reapplied as needed to ensure the mats remain wet with the solution for the required 20-minute contact time. Sanitization can be done through hand pump application or by passing mats through the Matador’s sanitizing chamber. A 2% sodium hypochlorite solution is commonly used for disinfection, but other disinfectants are suitable.
Our Network
Northern Mat & Bridge is proud to be Canada’s largest, fully integrated, turn-key access solutions company. More locations mean more available products with lower transportation costs!