When choosing a door mat most people just look for the right
colour and that's it. There are far more important criterion for
choosing a door mat than just the colour. For instance is the entrance
mat going to be laid on carpet or a hard floor? Do you need the mat to
be machine washable? Rubber backed or Vinyl backed?
When
choosing a mat to be placed on carpet it is important to choose one
that will not 'creep'. The best type of door mat for this situation is
one with a cleated or gripper back. These cleats are like little nodules
on the back of a door mat that help the mat grip the carpet and so
prevent movement.
Whilst a smooth back is ideal for hard floors, put one down on a carpeted surface and you will be forever moving it back into position. For smooth floors a rubber back is so much better than a vinyl back as it provides more traction which prevents mat movement and because a rubber back is heavier than a vinyl back it helps the mat to lay flat thus preventing trip hazards.
The pile that the doormat is constructed from is also very important and should be absorbent to remove moisture from wet shoes. The pile should also be so constructed as to remove and trap dust and debris from foot traffic. A twist pile is often thought to be most effective.
Careful consideration should be given to how you intend to clean the doormat. Some door mats are machine washable which is the easiest way to clean a door mat. However, many are not, although they may be suitable to hose off or extraction clean.
Also be aware of the thickness of the mat as many people buy a doormat and then realise that it is too thick for their door to open properly. A quality mat does not have to bee too thick, providing it is constructed from the correct materials a thin door mat can be effective at removing dirt, dust and grit from foot traffioc as well as absorbing moisture.
So when you are looking and choosing a doormat, take a little more time to consider all the variables and if you choose the right mat, not only will it last you for years but it will also be effective in helping to keep your home or office floors clean and dry.
Whilst a smooth back is ideal for hard floors, put one down on a carpeted surface and you will be forever moving it back into position. For smooth floors a rubber back is so much better than a vinyl back as it provides more traction which prevents mat movement and because a rubber back is heavier than a vinyl back it helps the mat to lay flat thus preventing trip hazards.
The pile that the doormat is constructed from is also very important and should be absorbent to remove moisture from wet shoes. The pile should also be so constructed as to remove and trap dust and debris from foot traffic. A twist pile is often thought to be most effective.
Careful consideration should be given to how you intend to clean the doormat. Some door mats are machine washable which is the easiest way to clean a door mat. However, many are not, although they may be suitable to hose off or extraction clean.
Also be aware of the thickness of the mat as many people buy a doormat and then realise that it is too thick for their door to open properly. A quality mat does not have to bee too thick, providing it is constructed from the correct materials a thin door mat can be effective at removing dirt, dust and grit from foot traffioc as well as absorbing moisture.
So when you are looking and choosing a doormat, take a little more time to consider all the variables and if you choose the right mat, not only will it last you for years but it will also be effective in helping to keep your home or office floors clean and dry.
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