The main advantage of having indoor outdoor rugs is that it acts as a protective barrier in keeping dust and dirt away. This not only reduces the frequency you have to engage in cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, it also safeguards flooring from getting scratched and damaged. In comparison to the cost of a door mat, the savings you would get from having to replace or repair any damaged flooring is significant. Therefore when selecting a door mat you must keep its functionality as well as aesthetic value in mind.
It is useful to mat all entry points to your house. Also depending on whether there will be heavy traffic through the particular door way, choose the rug accordingly. You could pick the color and design to match your home décor to create a uniform appearance as you enter from outside. Ideally the area of mat required would be enough to cover about four steps.
Choose specialized outdoor rugs for weather conditions they will have to endure. Indoor mats should be compatible with the flooring so that they don’t damage or discolor the flooring material. Indoor mats often come in the form of carpets, make sure you choose a type that absorbs moisture and that it is contained until can be cleaned and dried out.
Maintenance Tips For Door Mats
Considering rugs to be a part of your home décor, car should be taken to properly maintain the mats used. This is critical as most of the time this is the first item anyone would notice as entering your home. The following are some care tips to follow to ensure your rugs look could and serve the purpose they are intended for.
- Use mats appropriately according to the use they are intended for (e.g. outdoor rugs to be kept outside for more rugged use).
- Shake and sweep under mats often.
- If lots of dust or debris stick to the mat vacuum when required.
- If the mat is dry you may shake, vacuum or sweep out until seems debris free
- If the mat is moist, wash rugs and go for wet cleaning methods and make sure the rug is dried well before use.
- Always refer the care label of mats and clean accordingly. Many mat designs now allow machine washing and require to be line dried.
- It is recommended that outdoor mats are sprayed down with a garden hose.