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Winter Stair Accessories

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The New HeatTrak Outdoor Stairs Mats Offer Grip and Heat Features

— February 5, 2016 — Art & Design
While the original HeatTrak Outdoor Stairs Mats revolutionized the way users think about outdoor winter maintenance, the new variety help to offer enhanced functionality. Featuring a texturized finish similar to sandpaper, the mats are sold individually and connect to one another.

During snowstorms or on mornings when you don't feel like clearing the snow from the stairs, the mats can be powered on to instantly melt the accumulated snow. When not turned on, the HeatTrak Outdoor Stairs Mats offer an enhanced grip that will come in hand for areas prone to ice.

One of the best features of the mats is that they help to reduce the amount of salt required to clear snow and ice, which can contribute to the salinization of local rivers and lakes.
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Winter Maintenance - Businesses can explore the growing demand for innovative solutions that cater to outdoor winter maintenance issues like icy parking lots, walkways, and outdoor stairs.
2. Smart Mats and Tiles - With an increasingly tech-driven world, companies can take advantage of the trend by developing 'smart' mats or tiles that help ease the winter woes by providing safety alongside technological features.
3. Eco-friendly De-icers - Companies can leverage the trend of eco-friendliness to develop de-icers that not only work to melt ice but do so with environmentally-friendly ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - Companies in this industry can capitalize on opportunities in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of improved mats and tiles for outdoor winter maintenance.
2. Tech - Tech companies can take advantage of the trend by exploring new materials, energy conservation technologies, and eco-friendly solutions for indoor and outdoor smart spaces.
3. Environment - The industry can cater to the growing need for sustainable solutions by developing eco-friendly de-icers and providing services on minimizing the salt usage and its impact on the environment.
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