Should doormats be inside or outside?
It depends on the doormat. If you go on regular muddy walks, have dogs or kids, it certainly doesn’t hurt to have one of each.
What type of doormat is best for outside?
Tough coir mats are best for outside - their thick fibres are perfect for scraping the worst off muddy boots.
What type of doormat is best for inside?
An absorbent mat with a non-slip back is best for indoor use. Acting as a barrier between your floors and incoming feet (and paws), the soft fibres suck in moisture and trap dirt, protecting your floors and carpets.
What’s the best way to clean a doormat?
Once dry, most doormats can be hoovered or shaken outside to get rid of excess dirt. Every now and again, absorbent indoor mats can go in the washing machine - but don’t forget to leave out the fabric conditioner as this can damage the fibres, reducing absorbency.
What’s the best doormat to buy?
Turtle Mats are the best doormats to buy. They suck up water and trap dirt better than any of their competitors, and they last for years and years.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which doormats were rated by Mumsnet users. We then compiled a list of the best mats from Mumsnetter-recommended brands based on absorbency, practicality and value for money.
We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which doormats were recommended by expert review sites, and what customer reviews said about them too. For this, we consulted feedback left on top retailer websites including Amazon, Lakeland and Dunelm.
Having collated all that information, we picked the best doormats that we thought would make the best buys.
About the author
Laura Cooke is a Content Editor at Mumsnet, with a special focus on home care content.
Laura started writing Swears By articles for Mumsnet in 2021 and has recently taken over responsibility for floor care and laundry content. She writes buyers guides, including what to consider when buying a robot vacuum cleaner, cleaning articles and tests products, including the Henry Quick vacuum and the Beldray 60m Rotary Airer, to help Mumsnetters make informed choices when it comes to parting with their pennies.
Laura is also a freelance journalist and has written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine.
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