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December 3, 2008, 10:23 pm EST
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Choosing a Rubber Door Mat For Your Porch
You may not give much thought to your door mat, unless you’re looking at personalized door mats or decorative door mats. However, if keeping the interior of your home clean and neat-looking is important to you, starting with the door mat on your stoop or porch can help protect your floors and carpets from dirt and make your cleaning task easier.
When choosing an outdoor rubber mat, if your visitors are exposed to dirt and grime on the way to your door, you probably want to stay away from personalized door mats and decorative door mats. They look beautiful at first, but with time and traffic, they’ll become dirty and ugly.
The best choice is a rubber door mat, or a recycled rubber door mat. For outdoors, you should choose a scraper mat, which has an abrasive surface. This type of mat literally scrapes dirt, mud and snow from shoes. These weather-resistant mats are very durable, made for years of use. They’re especially useful for businesses or homes with heavy foot traffic, and can protect your floors from muddy, dirty feet.
The standard rubber door mat is best for protecting your floor, but if you’re interested in a decorative door mat or personalized door mat, or like to go with trendy decorations, there are several options, including aluminum, cast iron, and even door mats with electrical coils built in to melt snow.
However, your best option for a durable, useful door mat is a simple outdoor scraper mat made of recycled rubber, which will provide the best protection for your floors while offering a neat, classic look on your stoop or porch.
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