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Care Instructions
plavalmat® Place Value Counters
Our plavalmat® place value counters are easy to keep clean and hygienic between uses. As they are made from durable plastic rather than foam or cardboard, they can be sink washed or put in a dishwasher inside a suitable bag.
The long-lasting, embossed design allows the counters to be re-used and washed repeatedly without the worry of the print fading or wearing off.
plavalmat® Base Ten
Like our place value counters, our plavalmat® Base Ten sets are made of a durable plastic so they are easy to clean.
They can be sink washed or put in a dishwasher inside a suitable bag.
DOTS+TODS™
Our DOTS+TODS™ sets are also made of a durable plastic so they are easy to clean.
They can be sink washed or put in a dishwasher inside a suitable bag.
plavalmat® Place Value Mats
Our plavalmat® place value mats have a durable, flexible and hard wearing surface. They can be kept hygienic by wiping with a damp, non-abrasive cloth with mild detergent and then dried immediately.
Do not submerge them in water!
They are not suitable for washing in sinks, dishwashers or washing machines.
To avoid creasing, we recommend that our plavalmat® place value mats are not folded, but rolled with the print side facing outwards inside tube that it comes in.
They can be used with dry wipe chalk pens but ARE NOT intended to be written on or used with dry wipe markers. They cannot be ripped or torn, but they can be cut. Do not put sharp or heavy objects on top as this can damage the surface of the mats.
Additional information
Additional information
If you wish to use dry wipe markers with your plavalmat® we recommend to place an acetate sheet on top and to write on that.
You may wish to buy a roll of acetate available from other companies such as a roll a 10m roll of 25cm/10 inch high thickened acetate which is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RCB5SI (*AD)
It is possible to add additional information to your plavalmat® (for example algebra symbols) this can be done using permanent markers. Please note that it will not be possible to return the plavalmat® once you have made these customised changes.
It is possible to cut your plavalmat® into shorter sections. This may be done to separate the whole number columns from the decimals when they are not in use. This can be done using a very sharp utility/craft knife and metal ruler. Whilst this should not compromise the integrity of the mat, this is done at your own risk and it will not be possible to return the mat for a refund or exchange.
PLEASE NOTE: IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RETURN YOUR PLAVALMAT IF YOU HAVE MADE CUSTOMISATIONS SUCH AS USING PERMANENT MARKERS OR CUTTING DOWN TO SIZE.
plavalmat® Safety Information
Oakfield Learning's plavalmat® range is intended for use in educational purposes in schools and other pedagogical contexts to support children's learning under the supervision and instructor of an adult.
Assuming that our products are used in their intended manner, safely, responsibly and with adult supervision, they should not present any further hazard to children aged 6+, for whom they are intended. They have been tested according to EN-71 standards and have met all the requirements needed to obtain the UKCA CE certification. If you intend to buy this product for use outside the UK or EU, it is the your responsibility to check please check these standards comply and meet the specific requirements for your country.
Please keep our plavalmat® products out of reach of small children.
As with all items with small parts, our plavalmat® are not suitable for children under 36 months (3 years). A warning label is printed on our place value counters and base ten as they contain items that are considered a choking hazard.
Please contact us if you require any further advice or plavalmat® safety information or a copy of our UKCA/CE certificate.
COVID-19
In February 2022, the DfE published the 'Schools COVID-19 operational guidance'
Section 2 of this document states schools should 'MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE CLEANING REGIMES USING STANDARD PRODUCTS SUCH AS DETERGENTS' and put in place and maintain an appropriate cleaning schedule including regular cleaning of EQUIPMENT.
For more information about how to clean our plavalmat® products, please see our CARE INSTRUCTIONS