An advanced floor mat is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention,
the floor mat includes a cleanable portion. The floor mat may also include a water
dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized
graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion,
an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable
portion may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers.
If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated
with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possibly wet tacky surface.
Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user
in identifying when the floor mat may require cleaning.
