Door Mats and Floor Mats

There are many kinds of door mats and floor mats available. Wherever you go in the world, you will find them in use. They are an item we rarely notice, which serve an important purpose.

People use them to help to decorate their home, but their primarily purpose is still to trap dirt and prevent it being walked through the home. This not only makes the home look better, it helps you to keep your home safe and hygienic. In addition, trapping dirt before it is walked through your home protects your floors and carpets from unnecessary wear. The fact that they also trap water and oil helps to keep your home safe because no water enters your home, which reduces the risk of slips and falls.

A good doormat ensures that people can be welcomed into your home without having to remove their footwear.

The Origins of Door Mats and Floor Mats

Door mats and floor mats have been with us for thousands of years. Evidence of them is found in most cultures. Of course, originally they were made from natural materials, which to a large extent rotted away, but some evidence has still be found.

Some of the materials used thousands of years ago to make doormats are still used today. For example, hemp, coconut matting and jute. Their design has changed, with more patterns being available, but the materials used remain the same. Despite the fact that mats made from modern fibres and materials are available mats made from traditional materials remain popular.

The Best Place to Buy Door Mats and Floor Mats

You will find a pretty good selection of door mats and floor mats on the High Street. DIY stores, carpet shops, pound shops and many other shops sell them. However, by far the best place to buy them is on-line. There you get the widest choice for the best price and it is easy to shop around and find mats you really like. You can also easily buy specialist mats, for example mats that are designed for an industrial setting which comply fully with health and safety regulations.

Nathan Lee is a freelance writer who writes for a number of industrial and commercial businesses. For Door Mats and Floor Mats he recommends Mats 4 U.