[header] How to reduce floor noise [title] Put a rubber floor mat under machinery to absorb noise. [step] Rubber floor mats help absorb and reduce noise from machines in your home such as televisions, stereo systems, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. These mats, when placed directly below a machine, muffle the vibrations and reduce noise and impact. 
[substeps] Padded flooring products, such as the elephant bark mat, are available online in thicknesses ranging from 1/5 to 3/8 inches (5 mm to 9.5 mm). [title] Add interlocking flooring to reduce noise.