FAQs

We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions from industry professionals, covering topics like the benefits of switching to Dycem® solutions, selecting the best products for your needs, and maintaining our mats for optimal effectiveness. If you need further assistance, we’re here to help. Click here to visit our contact page for more details.

Dycem is a high performance polymeric mat that captures particulate at floor level from shoe and wheel traffic. It is reusable, easy to clean, and designed for critical environments such as pharma, biotech, electronics, food, healthcare, and data centers.

Unlike sticky mats that create ongoing plastic waste and lose effectiveness as layers load, Dycem is a durable installed surface that maintains performance with routine cleaning. It supports sustainability goals and reduces routine consumable spend.

Switching from sticky mats to Dycem mats is highly recommended. Independent tests by GlaxoSmithKline have shown that sticky mats are only 27% effective at preventing foot and wheel-borne contamination. In contrast, Dycem mats capture and retain up to 99.9% of contamination from shoes and wheels, making them a far superior choice for floor-level contamination control. Explore more reasons why Dycem outperforms sticky mats:

Yes. Dycem supports ISO 14644 cleanliness strategies and GMP best practices when installed as part of a layered program. It has low VOC and suitable for use in controlled environments when maintained per Dycem guidelines.

Contamination control at floor level is crucial because 80% of all contamination enters a critical environment via shoes or wheels (Source: 3M).

Managing contamination at or near the floor is essential to protecting your critical environment from harmful contaminants, which could compromise safety and product integrity. By controlling this entry point, you significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination and ensure a cleaner, safer environment.

Yes, Dycem solutions effectively help control microbial contamination. They are protected by Polygiene BioMaster Antimicrobial Technology, a silver ion-based additive that provides lasting protection against various microbes, including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and MRSA. This ensures that Dycem products not only control physical contaminants but also offer robust defense against microbial threats.

Dycem mats have a lifespan of 3+ years, depending on traffic and usage. To ensure they maintain optimal performance, Dycem offers complimentary annual testing on all mats, evaluating their effectiveness through a Particle Collection Efficiency Test (PCET).

Dycem has a naturally tack and a high surface energy finish that attracts and holds dust and debris. As people and carts cross the surface, particles are transferred and retained, helping reduce both floor and airborne contamination.

Typical locations include cleanroom entries and gowning rooms, airlocks, critical pathways, corridors between cleanliness zones, material transfer areas, data hall entries, and high traffic doorways

Dycem offers a long-term, cost-efficient solution for floor-level contamination control, helping companies save on consumables, waste disposal, cleaning, maintenance, and costs associated with contamination incidents. After a site survey, you'll receive a customized proposal tailored to your specific needs. The proposal includes all necessary installation items and complimentary annual service testing at no extra cost.

Yes, Dycem products are designed with sustainability in mind. Manufactured in ISO 14000 approved facilities, Dycem is committed to halving its carbon footprint by 2030. By choosing Dycem, you reduce your environmental impact compared to alternatives like sticky mats, footbaths, and disposable shoe covers, which generate significant waste and have disposal challenges.

Absolutely! Seeing Dycem products in person is the best way to understand their quality. To request a free sample, click the link below and fill out our sample request form.

To ensure the best results, we recommend scheduling a consultation and site survey with your local contamination control specialist. After evaluating your facility, we'll work with you to select the most suitable Dycem products for your needs.

Maintaining Dycem mats is simple and can be easily incorporated into your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for wet cleaning. Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and longevity of the mats, keeping your controlled environment free from contamination.

To ensure your Dycem mat remains effective, we offer a complimentary annual Particle Collection Efficiency Test (PCET). Conducted by your local contamination control specialist, this test measures the mat's tackiness and particle capture efficiency. The resulting report supports compliance during audits and is provided for your records.

No, there's no problem. A dirty mat indicates it's effectively trapping contamination, keeping your controlled environment clean. Dycem offers a design with a speckled finish to reduce the visibility of collected contaminants, helping maintain facility aesthetics between cleanings. Even when dirty, Dycem mats continue to work effectively.

Dycem is trusted by leading global companies across various industries, including GSK, Abbott, Pfizer, Intel, Sony, Rolls Royce, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Honda. We also support innovative startups and regional facilities like Space Park Leicester and Mindful Chef.

Yes. Dycem offers custom sizes, shapes, edging, and visual cues such as safety icons, arrows, and zone markings to guide personnel and support SOP compliance.

Dycem is installed by trained technicians on prepared subfloors. Options include inset and surface bonded formats to suit site constraints. Dycem can also provide floating solutions for temporary needs. Installation from a Dycem technician will come with a one-year warranty.

Please contact our customer service for guidance on repairing any damage to your Dycem mats. 

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