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Cleaning Your Classic Mat for the First Time After Curing

Only after the full 14-day curing process is complete. Do not clean an uncured mat.

Each mat is dusted with a fine cornstarch powder to prevent the vinyl surfaces from sticking together while rolled. That powder comes off during this first cleaning.

Step 1 — Remove the white powder dry

Do not use water at this stage.

Use a soft-bristled broom, a Swiffer®, a dry mop, or a Shop-Vac® to gently remove as much loose cornstarch and dirt as possible.

Shop-Vac® note: Attach the wide floor attachment and place masking tape over any rough or sharp edges on the attachment. This prevents damage to the new vinyl mat surface.

Step 2 — Wash with a mild soap detergent

Once as much dry powder as possible has been removed, use a mop or soft cloth to wet the mat with a mixture of warm water and a mild soap detergent.

Ratio for most detergents: 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) of detergent per 1 gallon of water.

Do not allow water to seep underneath the mat or to puddle on the mat.

Step 3 — Remove the cleaning solution

Use a Shop-Vac®, mop, or soft cloths to remove excess cleaning solution from the mat surface.

Step 4 — Rinse

After removing all cleaning solution, use clean water and a clean mop, sponge, or soft cloth to remove any leftover residue. Change the water often.

Step 5 — Disinfect

Use a clean, freshly laundered mop with the proper ratio of disinfectant to water. Resilite recommends KenClean Plus, available from Resilite.

  • Too little disinfectant will not disinfect the mat.
  • Too much product is wasteful, can make the mat slippery, and causes the mat to retain more dirt.
  • Most disinfectants require the surface to remain wet with the solution for 10 minutes to give the product time to kill effectively.

Always read the label of your disinfectant and follow the manufacturer's directions.

Step 6 — Remove excess solution

Use a Shop-Vac®, clean dry mop, or soft cloths to remove excess cleaning solution from the mat surface.

Step 7 — Dry fully, then repeat on the other side

Allow the mat to FULLY DRY. A fan will shorten drying time. Full drying minimizes mildew formation.

Then flip the mat and repeat every step of the cleaning process on the other side.

Products referenced
  • KenClean Plus — vinyl surface disinfectant cleaner, available from Resilite
  • Monster Mop — available from Resilite
  • Mat Tape — available from Resilite

Place orders at 1.800.843.6287 or www.resilite.com.

Next step

See Keeping Your Mat Clean: Routine Disinfection and Infection Control for the before-every-use cleaning routine.