door mat<\/a> that is made of 100% polypropylene — natural fibers are not the way to go if you want your door mat to last a long time.\u00a0 Natural fibers attract insects and can mildew and deteriorate quickly in moist or humid areas.\u00a0 Insects are not drawn to polypropylene, and the quality of this material is unaffected by moisture or harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\nDoor mats made with tightly woven polypropylene\u00a0are highly\u00a0effective\u00a0in removing a significant amount of debris from the bottoms of shoes as people wipe them on their way into a home.\u00a0 These door mats stand up beautifully to years of\u00a0vigorous\u00a0foot traffic, and they\u00a0continue to look good over the long haul because they are easy to clean and maintain.\u00a0 Shake any loose debris from the door mats first, then squirt\u00a0them with a hose\u00a0to remove\u00a0any caked on mud or other dirt.\u00a0 Door mats\u00a0air dry quickly\u00a0and look as good as new.<\/p>\n
One final tip:\u00a0 If you are buying a door mat for in front of an entry way\u00a0door, be sure that\u00a0the mat\u00a0is a little wider than the door itself.\u00a0 A slightly wider door mat makes the entry way look larger and more welcoming.\u00a0 Plus, it provides visitors with more area\u00a0on which they can\u00a0wipe their feet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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