Guest Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hello all I am new to my 0-3 setting and am a big fan of water play! The children in the setting are too. They keep getting their fix from the taps as the water tray is not available. The room is for crawlers and toddlers so the staff found they have to constantly mop up so the crawlers didn't get soaking wet. I have heard of a mat that absorbs water and is antibacterial, hence the constant mopping won't be necessary. Does anyone know where they are available? Would love your help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hmm, there was a thread a couple of months ago where this was mentioned, I'm sure. I'll have a look for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 here you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennim Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 MATS Also found some in TTS catalogue (www.tts-shopping.com) - in sand/water section. Called PERMAFRESH MATS, 200X150 CM, 2 X 1.5 YARDS APPROX. Cost: £55.99. 3 colours available. Free delivery over £50 spend. Jenni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We have one of these mats and they really do work. We never have to mop up water anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I spotted the mats the other day in tts and wondered about them....we have to set up and put away at the end of the sessions so wondered about what the mats are like once wet.. so at the end of a water activity do they need to be drained/wring/drip dry? im thinking of what to do with the mat between sessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We have to put everything away too. We roll the mat up, tie it with string and and store it in our cupboard. Occasionally if it has got really wet we stand it in a bucket once we've rolled it up or there would be a bit of a puddle but generally its fine to stand on its own. It's like magic...it dries out by itself and doesn't get smelly or mouldy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I saw these the other day and they looked really good. How long have you had your for dfordi, and how long are they supposed to last for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 well dfordi Im sold thats something else on my wish list........ one permafresh mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Just repeating what the others have said - we love ours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I cant remember how long we've had it exactly but it must be over a year old and its as good as new. I should be on commission!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thank you all so much. We wrote a nice letter to the committee asking nicely for one today x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbat Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've just ordered one from galt, not sure how it compeares with price etc but I can't wait for it to come lol https://www.galt-educational.co.uk/webapp/w...amp;search=true you can see it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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