Your front door mat is the last line of defence, against dirt entering your house, especially for those who do not take their outdoor shoes off when entering the home.
Your door mat is very important, it should always be in good condition especially during the Autumn and Winter. This is when most soil, salt and grit will enter your home, carpets and soft furnishing. This is also why we are busy cleaning carpets during spring cleaning period.
Your mat will benefit from the occasional vacuum. Some magic mats are even machine washable. But do have a spare for the period when it is being washed and dried.
We suggest changing the door mat every spring. Buy a new one for indoors and put the old one outside. Next year do the same but throw the outside one away or use it in the shed or greenhouse. If you buy a new one please avoid the cheapest types as they may fall apart and also may not hold and trap as much soil. Most carpet shops will be able to cut a coir mat to suit your entrance dimensions.
New door mats are available from of host of suppliers in and around Oakham, Stamford and Uppingham.
Take a long, hard, close look at your door mat. Ask the questions; is it coming to the end of its useful life. Is it falling apart, is it – more of a problem than a solution? If yes, say “you are the weakest link goodbye” For a small price your can defend your carpets and floors against the entrance of soil into your home.
The door mat in this picture is so soiled that, it actual spreads more dirt than it collects! Can you imaging how long it took for us to clean the carpets inside this house?
The door mat is design to collect dirt, over time it will build up. On a nice dry day take it outside and shake & beat it.
Door mats typically last 1-2years depending upon the amount of traffic entering the house. Some may not be up to the job – especially if you have a large family, pets or you live in a more rural setting like Rutland.
Luckily this Landlord knows a good carpet cleaner for end of tenancy carpet cleaning.
If you are in trouble with your the traffic lanes in your house, please call us for FREE advice. We can clean your carpets and offer stain protection. We will always offer you advice on how to protect your carpets and upholstery. We can help you choose the right door mat, runners or even sacrificial rugs.
We are advanced members of the National Carpet Cleaners Association. We are also TrustMark registered and we are here to help you. your home and your family.
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