Abstract: A mat for sanitizing soles of shoes that includes: a top surface; a plurality of grooves along the top surface; a UV light source within each groove; a first side; a second side; and a bottom surface. In one particular embodiment, the first side and second side are beveled. Further each groove may be beveled to receive the UV light source. The present invention further relates to a method for sanitizing soles of shoes the includes the steps of: creating groove openings in a mat; inserting a UV light source in each groove; stepping onto the mat with a target pair of shoes; activating the UV light source while on the mat; and remaining on the mat for predetermined time period.